Who We ArePlans built around
real families.
We understand that navigating major life transitions can feel overwhelming. Our mission is to educate and guide you through comprehensive life planning, offering the data-driven insights you need and the approachable, community-minded care you deserve.
Our Advisors
Jennifer Strong
Certified Financial Planner™
Jennifer started her career in the banking industry in 1993 and quickly realized that she was very limited in the ways she could help her clients pursue financial freedom. In 1998, she turned her attention to the financial planning industry and founded Strong Financial Network, and has since enjoyed the ability to think outside of the box in solving her clients' problems.
Jennifer is a sixth-generation Lake County resident and very much enjoys her family roots here. Jennifer's main interests include her family, working in her yard and garden, enjoying all outdoor activities, scuba diving, utilizing her private pilot license, Rotary, and donating time towards worthy causes.Education:
California State University, Chico
- B.S. - Agricultural Business
- Minor - Business Administration
Professional Designations and Registrations:
- Series 7 General Securities Registration through LPL Financial
- Series 63 Uniform Securities State Law Exam through LPL Financial
- Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor Law Exam through LPL Financial
- Series 26 Investment Company & Variable Products Principal through LPL Financial
- California State Insurance Life, Accident, Health & Variable License #0B75671
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional
Experience:
- Founded Strong Financial Network 1998
- Affiliated with Investment Centers of America 1998
- Affiliated with LPL Financial 2017
- Joined the Financial Services Industry in 1993 as a branch manager for Tri Counties Bank
Activities & Affiliations:
- LPL Advisor Council Member
- Past LPL Advisor Inclusion and Diversity Council Member
- Rotary Club of Lakeport, District 5130, 2-time past President
- Rotary International District 5130 Governor 2022-2023
- Lake County Chamber of Commerce
- Kelseyville Business Association
- Lakeport Main Street Association
- California Women for Agriculture
- Lake County Farm Bureau
- Financial Planning Association
- Financial Services Institute
- Past National Planning Holding President's Advisory Council
- Past Investment Centers of America Advisory Council Chair
Gabriel Strong
LPL Financial Advisor
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As an LPL Financial Advisor, Gabe works with Jennifer assisting clients with financial planning and portfolio management. He resides in Lakeport and works in the office. Before joining Strong Financial Network in October 2021, Gabe began his career in financial services with LPL Financial at their corporate headquarters in San Diego. He served in a variety of roles, including supporting financial advisors and their offices in addition to providing compliance oversight as a Branch Examiner.
Gabe and his dog, Kita, moved back to Lake County, where he purchased a home in July of 2021. He officially joined the team at Strong Financial Network in October of 2021 as an LPL Financial Advisor. Gabe is excited to be back to his seventh-generation home roots in Lake County, and all the beauty, diversity, and community involvement that comes with it. He also found the love of his life, Masey, and they married in May of 2023. Gabe and Masey welcomed their first child in 2026.
Education:
San Diego State University
- B.A. – Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis on Finance, Economics, & Sociology
Grossmont Junior College
- A.A. - Sociology
- A.S. - Business
Professional Registrations:
- Securities Industry Essentials®
- Series 7 General Securities Registration through LPL Financial
- Series 63 Uniform Securities State Law Exam through LPL Financial
- Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor Law Exam through LPL Financial
- California State Insurance Life, Accident, Health & Variable License #4199737
- Affiliated with Strong Financial Network 2021
- RIA Service Team 360 for LPL Financial 2019
- Branch Examiner for LPL Financial 2019
Activities:
Board Member, Lake County Farm Bureau
Steering Committee Member of 100 Bucks Strong, Lake County
Christian Chapman
LPL Financial Advisor
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Christian joined Strong Financial Network in October of 2020 as an LPL Financial Advisor assisting our clients with their financial planning and portfolio management needs. He graduated from San Diego State University in 2019 where he also was a 3-year starting quarterback on the football team. Prior to joining Strong Financial, Christian worked with a financial planning office in the San Diego area.
Residing in Fallbrook, CA, he works from our Vista Office (North of San Diego) in both a virtual format with clients as well as regularly scheduled appointment times in the Lakeport office.
Christian is enjoying working with the Strong Financial team and clients. In his spare time, he likes visiting national parks, hiking, and coaching youth football. Christian and his love, Caitlyn, married in 2026.
Education:
San Diego State University
- B.A. – Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis on Sociology, History & Finance
Professional Registrations:
- Series 6 Investment Company & Variable Contracts Products Registration through LPL Financial
- Series 7 General Securities Registration through LPL Financial
- Series 63 Uniform Securities State Law Exam through LPL Financial
- Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor Law Exam through LPL Financial
- California State Insurance Life, Accident & Health License #4027482
- Affiliated with LPL Financial 2020
- Investment Advisor Representative, Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. 2019
Activities:
- Volunteers as Quarterback Coach for Carlsbad High School & the Local Flag Football League
- Carlsbad High Noon Rotary Member
Our Support Team
Megan Tredway Carter
LPL Registered Administrative Associate
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Megan joined the Strong Financial Network team in 2005 and is an LPL Registered Administrative Associate. She is responsible for the planning, coordination, and efficiency of the office's day-to-day operations. She is also able to assist you with scheduling appointments, servicing client requests, and answering any questions that you may have.
Megan is a Lake County native, attending local schools and graduating from Kelseyville High School prior to graduating from Sonoma State University. She and her husband, Aaron, have two energetic daughters, Bentley and Teagan. In addition to spending time with family, Megan enjoys maintaining a competitive show herd of dairy goats, volunteering at school, and developing websites and publications.
Education:
California State University, Sonoma
- B.S. – Business Administration & Marketing
- Series 6 Investment Company & Variable Contracts Products Registration through LPL Financial
- Series 63 Uniform Securities State Law Exam Registration through LPL Financial
- California State Insurance Life, Accident & Health License #0K3879
- California Notary Public - Commission #2343706
- LPL Service & Operations Council
- Affiliated with LPL Financial 2017
- Affiliated with Investment Centers of America 2005
- Executive Assistant, Lake County Chamber of Commerce
- Administrative Assistant, California Tribal TANF Partnership
Activities:
- Kelseyville Elementary PTO
- Lake County 4-H Community Leader
- American Dairy Goat Association
Michele Carson
Client Relationship Manager
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Michele joined the Strong Financial Network team in August of 2017. She is one of your first points of contact when you call or visit the office and is responsible for coordinating and implementing educational campaigns, workshops, seminars, and client events. In addition, Michele is responsible for scheduling account reviews, processing paperwork, and ensuring accuracy and confidentially in all daily functions.
Michele is originally from Southern California. She spent the majority of her life in Nashville where she managed trade shows and events for Ingram Book Company, the world's leading distributor of books. Most recently she lived in Mountain View where she managed the Stanford University Bookstore for 12+ years.
Her former careers in bookselling and event planning instilled in her a passion for people and exceeding expectations. She enjoys time with family and friends…especially at her parent's lake house in Lower Lake.
Education:
Middle Tennessee State University
- B.B.A. – Business Administration with a Minor in Marketing
Experience:
- Affiliated with LPL Financial 2017
- Stanford University Bookstore
- Ingram Book Company
Activities:
- Steering Committee Member of 100+ Women Strong, Lake County
- Chair of the Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA), Lake County program
- Director, Children's Ministry, Calvary Chapel Clearlake
Haley Teter
Client Services Associate
Haley assists with the day-to-day operations of the business and serves as one of the first points of contact for clients. With many years of customer service experience, she supports client requests and questions with care, efficiency, and attention to detail. Her background in health coaching and business ownership contributes to her thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach and strong commitment to client satisfaction.
Originally from the Bay Area, Haley is a graduate of Los Altos High School and moved to Lake County in 2013, where she quickly knew she had found home. She was the co-owner of Saucy Bowls, a health-focused business built on the belief that eating healthy should be easy and delicious. Recently engaged to be married this fall, Haley enjoys spending time outdoors and mountain biking with her fiancé Leighton. She is also a proud mother of her 4 year old daughter Paige and 7 year old son Caden - and values family, community, and balance in her life.
Teresa Hettinger
CRC®, Financial Paraplanner
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Teresa is responsible for analyzing financial statements, reviewing financial documents, and aiding our financial advisors in creating reports for our clients.
With over 29 years in the financial services industry, Teresa brings extensive experience in customer service, financial planning, and investment operations. Jennifer met her in 1999 when Teresa worked for our former broker dealer. Teresa has worked closely with hundreds of financial advisors and developed in-depth knowledge of a wide range of financial products. Teresa joined Strong Financial Network in November of 2024.
Professional Designations and Registrations:
- Series 7 General Securities Registration through LPL Financial
- Series 24 General Securities Principal Registration through LPL Financial
- Series 63 Uniform Securities State Law Registration through LPL Financial
- Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Registration through LPL Financial
- Certified Retirement Counselor®
She lives in Bismarck, ND, with her husband, Scott. They have two grown children.
*CRC conferred by InFRE®
Kita Strong
Chief Morale Officer
Kita became a part of the Strong Financial Network team in 2021 when she was just 1 year old. She is a Golden Retriever – American Staffordshire Terrier mix, and the office wouldn’t be the same without her.
Most days when she’s at the office, Kita can be found participating in client meetings, snoozing around the SFN Café near the fireplace, chasing lizards (no lizards are harmed), playing with our clients and her team members, and looking pretty and professional in a seasonally themed collar. While it may seem like Kita spends a lot of time sleeping on the job, she is a very good girl and an essential part of the Strong Financial team and our company culture.
When she’s not at the office, Kita enjoys going to the ranch to play with the cows and hunting for squirrels (but she never catches any), making new friends, swimming, and spending time with her family, and being a great big sister to her new human sister.
Kita would like to add that she will happily accept belly rubs, toys, and treats from office visitors, clients, delivery people, and pretty much everyone else.