Christene Dino Hobbs is the Founder & CEO of Island Wealth Strategies, where she helps entrepreneurs, executives of public corporations, and professional athletes and celebrities gain clarity about their financial future and build lasting legacies. A nationally recognized fiduciary financial advisor, Christene specializes in advanced estate planning, business exit strategies, retirement income planning, and multi-generational wealth management. Her mission is to leave the world better than she found it—guiding clients to move money out of taxable environments, build tax-free wealth ecosystems, and achieve peace of mind for their families.

Christene has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Financial Professional in both 2024 and 2025^{^}, placing her among the top wealth advisors in the country.

Her leadership extends far beyond the advisory world. Christene serves on the boards of the Communities Foundation of Texas and Tackle Tomorrow, a nonprofit founded by NFL Hall of Famer Charles Haley focused on eradicating illiteracy. She also champions philanthropic initiatives that support veterans, promote healthy families, and provide youth with resources for leadership, literacy, and extracurricular development.

Carrying on a legacy of entrepreneurship—her father spent 40 years as an executive and business owner in the financial services industry—Christene graduated Cum Laude from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs and a minor in Business. She is a Retirement Income Certified Professional®, an active member of NAIFA and Finseca, and a frequent speaker on tax-efficient wealth strategies.

Christene and her husband, Chris—a Marine veteran and Director of Technology at Island Wealth—live in Dallas with their daughters, Bella and Mya, and their three dogs, Breacher, Omega, and Titus. Together, they enjoy golf, beach and lake trips, and actively serve in their church. Their family life reflects their core values of faith, excellence, and impact.

^{^Data provided by SHOOK®Research, LLC. Data as of 12/31/24.}

^{Source: Forbes.com(July, 2025).}

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