The American College Women Working in Wealth Award Nominee
NYLIAC Annuity Elite Gold Member
Agents Advisory Council elected representative, Dallas
New York Life President’s Council
Million Dollar Round Table Member
Founding Member: New York Life and Delta Sigma Theta Economic Impact Collaboration
Mainstay Million Dollar Member
Relationship and Brand Leader, New York Life Las Colinas
New York Life Chairman’s Council
Million Dollar Round Table Member
NAIFA Young Advisor Team Nominee
Mainstay Million Dollar Member
Life Foundation Award, NYL
Career Life Producer Award, NYL
Careel Life Success Award, NYL
As a wealth advisor, Christene helps clients fully understand where they are financially, what they want to accomplish, and what steps they need to take to achieve their goals. She works with business owners, families, and professionals, and she specializes in estate planning, business exit strategies, financial planning, retirement planning, and wealth management. Ultimately, Christene’s mission is to leave the world better than she found it, and she’s honored to be able to help people navigate their financial journey with peace of mind.
In 2022, Christene received the Fusion Award from the Council for Inclusion in Financial Services for her implementing inclusive practices with a culture that embraces a collage of thought, race, gender, generations and preferences.
Christene comes from a family of entrepreneurs; her father spent 40 years in the financial services industry as an executive and business owner, and she’s proud to continue his legacy. She graduated Cum Laude from SMU with a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs with a minor in business.
Christene is a Retirement Income Certified Professional®, a member of the Dallas Estate Planning Council and Finseca, and sits on the boards of the Communities Foundation of Texas and Business Transitions Summit Advisory Board.
Christene is married to Chris, a veteran Marine from Georgia. Both she and Chris are proud to come from military families. Chris spent 22 years in Information Technology before joining Island Wealth as the Director of Client Success, where he oversees client onboarding and business development.
In their free time, Christene and Chris enjoy playing golf and taking trips to the beach or lake with their daughters (Bella and Mya) and their dogs (Breacher and Omega). They’re active in their church, and are involved with several charities that promote healthy families, support veterans, and provide resources for kids’ extracurricular activities and leadership development.
"Just like many of my clients, I built my practice from the ground up—but the values, knowledge, and wisdom that fueled my success were passed on to me by my father, Noli Dino. As a second-generation advisor, I’m grateful for the example he set and I strive to uphold his standards of integrity, trust, and loyalty in everything I do.
I chose the name Island Wealth Strategies because it means a lot to me and is a nod to my heritage. I was born on an island village in the Philippines where water was a constant, calming presence. No matter how stressful or uncertain life became, I could always look to the sea and feel a sense of peace, and my goal as an advisor is to provide that same sense of wellbeing to every client I serve."
*Christene Dino is a Financial Advisor offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies, LLC, A Registered Investment Adviser and a New York Life company, in the states of CA and TX. As such, these services are strictly intended for individuals residing in the states referenced.