Nicole Allen

Nicole Allen | Chief Compliance Officer & Wealth Advisor

MONARCH WEALTH STRATEGIES | WWW.MWSUS.COM
NICOLE@MWSUS.COM | (805) 564-0800

About: Before joining Monarch Wealth Strategies, Nicole Allen held leadership roles in lending, retail banking, and management for over a decade. Her desire to feel like she was making a real difference, beyond being a cog in the machine, led her to Monarch in 2019. Her wealth of knowledge in planning, the finance industry, and relationship management, and her ability to connect with and put clients first made her a natural fit for her dual role.

As her career evolved, Nicole gained insight into various functions of the firm, assisting in compliance activities, leading two large-scale and complex account migrations, and overseeing operations. In addition, her cross-departmental experience helps her better serve clients and provide a level of understanding and transparency in the planning process.

Her favorite part about working in financial planning and wealth management is nurturing meaningful connections and empowering clients to positively direct their financial futures with transparent, objective guidance. She also enjoys providing her clients with the peace of mind of working with a fiduciary-focused firm that puts their interests first and is unencumbered by conflicts of interest so she can focus on their total financial picture in a purposeful way.

Specialties: Nicole always seeks ways to stay connected to her local community and develop her skills to deepen client relationships, which is evident in her involvement with the Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club, as past president, serving as a committee member for the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation and recognition on the Pacific Coast Business Times 2023 “40 Under 40” list.

Nicole has a natural ability to forge and develop meaningful connections, put clients first, and simultaneously manage multiple tasks and expectations. Having assisted in various areas of the firm, she has extensive insight into the onboarding, planning, and management processes. Nicole’s enthusiasm for learning allows her to absorb and apply new knowledge quickly while maintaining a high level of service and integrity in her work. She is also passionate about the planning process, organizing, and piecing together the interdependent details that position her clients for success.

Quote: “I’m grateful for the opportunity to engage in fulfilling work that allows me to impact our clients’ lives in meaningful ways and build lasting relationships that truly help to make a difference on their financial journeys.”

Connect: Contact Nicole at nicole@mwsus.com or at (805) 564-0800, or visit her website below!

MEMBER SINCE JANUARY 2023

Kim Crawford | Real Estate Agent, CNE, CDPE, SRES

About: Kim has been serving the Santa Barbara market since 2007. Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Kim came to study at Westmont College in 1996, fell in love with the area and never left! Kim worked for a Real Estate Developer and wore many hats as a project manager, administrative assistant and salesperson. She joined Village Properties in 2010 and joined forces with Angelina Speier in 2018. The Crawford Speier Group has been nominated Best Real Estate Team six years in a row and they have been a consistent top producing team for number of sales as well as sales volume. Kim's extensive market knowledge, years of experience and enthusiasm for helping clients build their dream lives in Santa Barbara all contribute to her being recognized as a trusted expert.
In her free time, Kim is involved with the Westmont College Women's Council, Santa Barbara Young Life and is active in volunteering for her children's classrooms and loves to read, cook and be on the water. She has three children, a Portuguese Water dog and an incredibly supportive husband!

Specialties: Kim and her team, The Crawford Speier Group represent both sellers and buyers in the Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria and Santa Ynez Valley areas. They have a commitment to serve their clients with integrity, dedication and an extensive knowledge of the market. With over 20 years of experience, they are top producers year after year. Kim is part of Forbes Global Properties, Luxury Portfolio, and Leading RE.

Quote: “Life is too short to drink bad wine.”

Connect: Contact Kim at kim.crawford@villagesite.com or at (805) 886-8132, or visit her website below!

MEMBER SINCE NOVEMBER 2023