Erika Hockenberry

Erika received an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Touro College & University and an M. S. in General, Elementary Education from CUNY College of Staten Island, and her B. S. in Science, Letters, and Society from CUNY College of Staten Island. 

Education is the key to financial success, as a former educator, she respects the planning process and enjoys managing it from start to finish. She has over 10 years of experience in educating both children and adults as well as in administrative leadership and development. Utilizing her educational background Erika's top priority for her clients is to provide them with Financial Education, starting with Protection. Erika is instrumental in assisting her clients with applying this knowledge by creating a plan they can follow for a lifetime. Erika is driven by her clients’ objectives. 

In the Financial Services Industry, Erika has 4 years of experience as an Administrative Partner to a Leader's Club Producer. In this capacity, she processed all professional products and implemented all systems within the practice while working in the capacity of a Sales Assistant for Registered Products, which extended her knowledge in retirement planning. Among the many skills learned and earned, she excels in building long-term client relationships.  

Utilizing life experiences, and knowledge, and employing empathy and compassion, she has become a great listener. Erika believes that listening is key to assisting clients to realize their objectives. Erika takes pride in making a difference in people's lives by assisting clients plan for short- and long-term goals, such as protection, budgeting for education expenses, and saving for retirement through a variety of strategies. Believing financial planning does not come in a one-size-fits-all package, she feels it is necessary to customize clients’ planning according to their objectives, needs, and budget. 

She is a devoted single parent to an amazing young man. In her free time, she appreciates nature, going on long walks, exercising, volunteering in her community, and spending time with her loved ones-pets included. 

Financial Representative of Guardian.