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MEET THE WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAM
Hannah Buschbom*, CFP®, CDFA®, CFF®
CA Insurance Lic: 0I05704
Chief Transitional Wealth Advisor
Hannah can be reached at:
Email: [email protected]
Direct Line: 805-770-1356
Hannah Buschbom is the Chief Transitional Wealth Planner at The AmeriFlex Group®, where she ensures that the firm, its clients, and partner advisors receive comprehensive Transitional Wealth Planning services. With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Hannah specializes in guiding individuals through significant life transitions, such as retirement, business or real estate transactions, changes in marital status, and the loss of a loved one.
Hannah’s career is marked by her dedication to providing clients with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their financial futures. “My ultimate goal is to enable clients to be better educated, and in turn to make confident and informed decisions,” she says.
Her comprehensive expertise is backed by her four professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA™), and Certified Financial Fiduciary (CFF®) certifications. These qualifications ensure that she is well-equipped to address a diverse range of financial challenges.
In her pursuit of better serving her clients, Hannah noticed a lack of a centralized way for women to establish and strengthen powerful relationships within their communities. This led her to co-found The W Source®, a platform dedicated to empowering female professionals to connect, engage, and grow their professional networks.
Hannah and her husband, Brett Buschbom, welcomed their daughter, Navy Buschbom, in March 2023. The family resides in Santa Barbara, California, where they enjoy the vibrant community and beautiful surroundings.
Birthplace: Mission Viejo, CA
Favorite childhood memory: My parents are both professors, so my favorite childhood memory was traveling around the world with my family.
Passions: I have a passion for helping others. In the past, I have spent much of my volunteer efforts with Team in Training, a sports endurance team that benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Junior League of Santa Barbara, and served on the board of a local dog shelter.
Hobbies: I still love to travel, now mostly with my husband. We always come back with a new recipe to try. We love to host dinner parties featuring a unique recipe or food.
Personal life: In August of 2014, I married my best friend, Brett Buschbom in the US Virgin Islands. We enjoy spending time with our rescue dogs, Lily and Bo!
Favorite quote: “There’s nothing to fear but fear itself … and spiders.” – Unknown
Diana Heu, MBA
CA Insurance Lic: 0H10202
Partner/Wealth Manager
Diana can be reached at:
Email: [email protected]
Direct Line: 805-770-1354
Diana Heu is responsible for the overall management of a group of high net worth clientele, which includes financial/retirement planning, asset management and durable income strategies. She is also the OSJ Delegate, primarily responsible for compliance and supervisory tasks within the branch and satellite offices and serves as the Acting Chief Information Officer for AmeriFlex®.
Ms. Heu received dual Associate Degrees in Economics and Business Administration from Santa Barbara City College and a BA in Business Management from The University of Phoenix. She went on to obtain an MBA in Financial Planning from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. Prior to her tenure with AmeriFlex®, Ms. Heu acquired over fifteen years of experience working in the medical manufacturing and engineering fields, where she gained expertise in quality and configuration management, auditing and process improvements. Ms. Heu currently holds FINRA Series 24, 7 and 66 securities licenses including a California Life and Health Insurance license and is also a California Notary Public.
When asked about what makes AmeriFlex® a great company, Diana is quick to point out that “It’s a place where all team members are encouraged, empowered and supported in their professional growth. We pride ourselves in providing our clients with superior service by combining old fashion service with technology. I love to listen to my clients’ stories, goals and aspirations, and helping them achieve their financial goals.”
Birthplace: I was born in Thailand, but grew up in Santa Barbara County and consider Santa Barbara my home town.
Favorite childhood memory: I lived in Isla Vista as a child and remember it to be a quiet little beach town. I would ride my bike with friends down to the store where I could buy ice cream cones for 15 cents, roll down the hill in the park or swim at the beach and play without a care in the world!
Passions: I love movies, especially ones that I attend with my children. My interests range from The Lion King to The Matrix. It’s fun to unleash my inner film critic and discuss a new release with family and friends.
Hobbies: I love to play tennis, golf, hike, go bowling and relax over coffee at the local marketplace near my home.
Favorite quote: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney
Natalie White
CA Insurance Lic:
AmeriFlex® Premier Concierge
Natalie can be reached at:
Email: [email protected]
Direct Line: 805-770-1457
Natalie double majored at UC Santa Barbara in Communication and Art History. She was driven to the communication major because of the many situations she experienced in which she believed the outcome could have been improved with clear and genuine communication. Improving communication in the workplace and with clients is the primary motivation for her active application of the skills she learned, as well as her continuing research in the field. Natalie also studied art history because of her lifelong passion for the arts. She is knowledgeable on a variety of artistic practices with a focus on contemporary and fiber art. Natalie won an excellence in writing award for her work on the generational quilting traditions of African Americans communities. Natalie now assists Hannah Buschbom with both AmeriFlex and The W Source. As Hannah’s First Impressions Manager, Natalie is responsible for office management and creating a personalized experience for every individual that comes our way. Natalie is excited for the opportunity to bring her experience and perspective to the table, and even more excited to learn everything and anything she can from the successful women around her. Natalie is a communication specialist with experience in interpersonal communication, group communication, corporate social responsibility, as well as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her goal is to make communication effective and efficient in all facets of her life.
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Favorite childhood memory: Piling into the back of my dad’s truck with all my friends for a day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Passions: I have a deep passion for art and theater and am active in both local communities. I even perform with a community theater group called the Pint Lizards, where they do script readings at craft breweries around Santa Barbara.
Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy painting, fiber arts like sewing and crochet, and playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends. I love to entertain and often hosts potlucks, finding any occasion to gather with friends and celebrate.
Favorite quote: My favorite quote is from the legend and icon, Cher, who once said “We all invent ourselves. Some of us just have more imagination than others”.
Daniela Dunne
CA Insurance Lic:
AmeriFlex Premier Planner
Daniela can be reached at:
Email: [email protected]
Direct Line: 805-885-1680
Daniela holds a degree in Economics from UC Santa Barbara, and as a Premier Planner her primary responsibility is to provide tailored financial planning services to clients.
Drawing from her previous career as a professional equestrian, Daniela excels in working with clients to build actionable plans and set strategic goals. Her extensive experience in buying and selling horses, teaching, and rehabilitating equine athletes has equipped her with a unique perspective on client relationship management and goal development. Daniela finds great fulfillment in guiding clients through their financial journeys and helping them reach the milestones that matter most to them.
Birthplace:
Santa Barbara, California
Favorite childhood memory:
Driving cross country with my family to go to motorcycle races.
Passions:
I love traveling and exploring, pushing my comfort zones and trying new things.
Hobbies:
You could say I’m one of those people who has too many hobbies and not enough time. On any day you could find me riding a bicycle either on the road looking down over Santa Barbara, or on the dirt at some ski resort turned bike park. If I’m not there I’m on a dirt bike out exploring somewhere in the mountains, or desert. If there is good snow you better believe I’m skiing. If it’s too hot I might be out on the ocean kayaking with my dogs, or under it scuba diving with the sea lions. Then again, I could always be running around our local trails with my two dogs. I love being active and exploring new places.
Favorite quote:
One of my favorite quotes comes from a good friend who served in the Navy: “Get comfortable being uncomfortable.” I love this quote because it highlights a powerful truth: some of the most rewarding experiences in life happen when we step outside our comfort zones. The more we embrace discomfort, the more we open ourselves to growth and new opportunities. True growth often comes from pushing past what feels familiar and easy.