Jonathan Obest | Modern Woodmen Financial Representative

Jonathan Obest

FIC, RICP®, CFP®
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Jonathan Obest

FIC, RICP®, CFP®

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At work

At work

Why I do what I do

Why I do what I do

I’m so blessed to make a living by helping others and their communities. Each day, I meet with families and business owners and help them overcome financial concerns and obstacles. I also get to help my community with our fraternal programs and activities. It’s very rewarding to do what I do.

I serve members in…

Orange County

I can help you plan for life using a variety of tools, including…

life insurance, annuities, stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds and variable annuities.

I enjoy working with…

families. Whether they are just starting out or the retirement finish line is in sight, helping families create a plan for success brings me joy.

I attended…

UC Irvine, where I studied political science and personal financial planning.

I am very proud of…

receiving the NAFIC Rising Star Award for 2019.

Before Modern Woodmen, I…

spent 10 years raising money for scholarships and programs at various universities.

I chose Modern Woodmen because…

of our fraternal impact. Other organizations may have a foundation or an annual charitable event they sponsor, but with Modern Woodmen, I get to impact the community in a positive way on a daily basis. It is great to work with an organization that supports our community and helps our clients achieve their financial goals.

A favorite moment in my career was when…

I told a member that they could take the early retirement they worked so hard to enjoy.

“My favorite volunteer activities are the ones where I can help children. It is a great opportunity to have an immediate impact on the children and a long-term impact on the future of the community.”

At home

At home

My life outside of work

My family includes…

my wife, Sheilla, daughters, Penelope and Olivia, and our dog, Fuji.

In my free time, you can find me…

walking my dog, playing softball, or somewhere in the rough on the golf course.

My greatest blessing is…

my daughters. Watching them grow and learn every day is a wonderful experience.

My personal motto is…

If you do right to someone, they may tell someone about it. If you do wrong to someone, they'll tell everyone they know about you.

Also…

my favorite thing to do is grill. There is just something about a meal cooked over the fire that brings people together.

In the community

In the community

My local community impact

I have lived in my community…

for over 11 years.

I’m a member of…

the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Club of Irvine, Irvine Police Service Animal Foundation, Harvest Christian Fellowship and Tustin Ranch PTA.

My favorite volunteer activities are…

the ones where I can help children. It is great opportunity to have an immediate impact on the children and a long-term impact on the future of the community.

It’s very important to me to support my community. My favorite Modern Woodmen programs are:

helping provide positive experiences for kids with Modern Woodmen’s local youth service clubs.

My favorite memory from a fraternal event is…

when we made Christmas happen for two families who had experienced child abuse. We shopped for family members off their wish lists, which mostly contained everyday items. We also bought them items many of us would take for granted. We then had a gift-wrapping event with our members. We even coordinated a trip to a local theme park for the families. Both families were so grateful to receive Christmas that year.

Current insights

Spring is the perfect time to refresh not just your home, but your finances too! Here are three tips to get you started. 1. Review your budget. Find areas where you can cut back and set savings goals. 2. Tackle debt. One method is to prioritize paying off high-interest debt. 3. Boost your savings. Automate your savings to consistently put money aside. Even small amounts can add up! #SpringCleaning #SpringRefresh

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Tales from the Birthday Book Club - Modern Woodmen of America

Member parents from Iowa, Nate and Hailey Gingerich, love having their kids in our Birthday Book Club. They’ve created special memories reading with their kids throughout the years. Hear more from the Gingerich family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kzFTtm8bYA

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When you have young kids, high school graduation may seem far away, but it's never too early to plan for their future. Saving now can help you get ahead of the rising cost of higher education. Let's meet to discuss options. Psst … did you know we have a scholarship competition for high school seniors? Ask me how your child can qualify! Learn more: https://www.modernwoodmen.org/my-membership/member-benefits/scholarship-competition/

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Thinking about adopting a pet and supporting our local shelter? Here are some tips. 1. Research pet adoption requirements for the shelter. 2. Discuss your needs and wants with the shelter's pet counselor. 3. Meet the different types of pets at the shelter to find your family's best fit. 4. Prepare your home for its newest member! https://www.aspca.org/adopt-pet/adoption-tips #WildAboutAnimals

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We can help you review your needs and plan for your financial future throughout life. (Learn more about Modern Woodmen's Planning for Life system and products.) Because Modern Woodmen is a fraternal financial services organization, we can also explore the benefits of being a member.
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