EMILY GARDNER

ASSOCIATE ADVISOR

Emily was born in Ontario, Canada and spent her childhood between Ontario and Santa Barbara. She attended College in London, Ontario receiving her Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management. She has deep family roots in the investment industry and has had a passion for the industry since she was a teenager. Her great grandfather served as president of Investments Canada and owned his own advisory firm for many successful years.

Since moving to Santa Barbara, Emily has been working for the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation as Development Director, creating lasting relationships with donors and community partners. She plans to continue her involvement with the foundation and whole-heartedly supports their mission of creating a more inclusive environment where every child can thrive , Inclusive play helps develop a true understanding of the world and encourages appreciation of the differences between people.  The foundation is building Santa Barbara's first inclusive playground and has raised $6M in the last 4 years to fund the project. 

Emily has lived in Santa Barbara for 3 years and plans to make Santa Barbara her permanent home. Emily is an avid tennis player and proudly represents her team at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. She earned a national bronze medal in 2023. She also enjoys traveling, hiking, and skiing.

Emily believes in building strong, trusted relationships with clients and understands the importance of open communication and understanding each individual and family members unique needs and goals.