Chris is the Founder and Managing Partner of Gen Three Partners, an independent life insurance brokerage firm that specializes in insurance solutions for high net worth individuals and ultra-affluent families. His firm is exclusively focused on wealth preservation and charitable giving, utilizing $5M to $100M+ life insurance portfolios to hedge against estate tax liabilities and provide families with tax-advantaged cash reserves. As a “connector,” Chris has been involved in numerous private equity transactions and is actively engaged in several other ventures as an advisor, a source of capital, and a deep bench of influential relationships. He brings a wide variety of strategic resources to any conversation and strongly believes that meaningful relationships and selflessness are the keys to success.At Gen Three Partners, the mission is to safeguard the financial legacies of affluent families. The firm’s expertise in wealth preservation and estate tax planning empowers clients through meticulously crafted insurance portfolios, ensuring their legacies endure for generations. Gen Three Partners focuses on bespoke strategies tailored to clients' unique needs. The collective skills in active listening, problem-solving, and relationship building establish the firm as trusted advisors in generational wealth preservation.Chris is a Founding Board Member, Treasurer, and Alumni Coordinator of the Newport Beach Foundation, Founding Board Member and Vice Chairman of the Newport Beach Fire Department Foundation, Co-Chair of the Nixon Society, a spin-off of the Nixon Presidential Library, and has also served on the board of USC Marshall Partners in both San Diego and Orange County Chapters. He earned his B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, with a minor from the Davis School of Gerontology.Beyond the boardroom, Chris finds joy in simple pleasures like golfing, harbor cruises, and outdoor hikes. His greatest passion is spending quality time with family and friends, boating around Catalina, tuna fishing at San Clemente Island, and fly fishing or waterfowl hunting.