Our Team
Our Advisors
C. Hunt Salembier, ChFC®
Financial Advisor & Principal
Hunt is a principal of The Sterling Group, an independent financial planning and investment advisory firm in Pasadena, California. Hunt's focus is on assessing client needs through comprehensive financial planning, and implementing...
Anthony J. Nahra, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Anthony is a financial advisor with The Sterling Group. Anthony works with clients to get a thorough understanding of their goals and objectives,...
Gretchen Prince
Financial Advisor
Gretchen began her career in the financial services industry in 2006. She works with clients to gain a thorough understanding of their long-term goals and objectives and then helps them implement a financial plan and investment strategy
Our Team
Ale Hernandez
Client Relationship Manager
I joined The Sterling Group in 2023. I received a B.S. in Business Administration and Finance from CSU Dominguez Hills. My position as a Client Relationship Manager allows me to collaborate with my colleagues to build long-lasting relationships with our clients and their families. What I love most about my job is interacting with people daily, hearing their stories and helping them work toward achieving their financial goals.
When I am not at work, you’ll find me traveling, exploring the outdoors, and helping animals. I currently live with my four rescue cats and two rescue dogs. They are a handful and do not always get along, but I am happy that I can provide them with a comfortable place to live. I love to bake and while I may burn the cookies every now and again, I truly enjoy the process. I also recently started gardening and growing my own fruits and vegetables, hopefully I’ll be able to supply The Sterling Group with fresh vegetables from Ale’s garden.
Christopher Flores, CMT
Financial Analyst
Christopher Flores is a Financial Analyst and has been with The Sterling Group since 2017. As a Financial Analyst, Chris is responsible for managing the firm’s trading operations, portfolio analysis, and data reconciliation. He currently maintains the following FINRA registrations: Series 7 with LPL Financial and Series 66 with LPL Financial and The Sterling Group. Christopher is a Registered Assistant with, and securities are offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/ SIPC.
Christopher currently resides in Downey and his interests include cycling, yoga, and photography.
Deanna Thomas
Administrative Assistant
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Deanna Thomas is an administrative assistant and has been with the Sterling Group since 2021. Deanna has over a decade of administrative and office management experience. As an administrative assistant, she is responsible for scheduling appointments and client communication.
Deanna currently resides in Pasadena with her husband. Her interests include graphic design, painting, party planning and crocheting.
Michelle Mendez
Administrative Assistant
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Michelle Mendez is an Administrative Assistant and has been with The Sterling Group since 2020. As an administrative assistant, she is responsible for firm compliance. Michelle received a B.S. from U.C. Berkeley.
She currently resides in Altadena with her children and dogs. She enjoys movies, running, hiking and tennis
Shen Boucher
Client Relationship Manager
Shen Boucher is a Client Relationship Manager and has been with The Sterling Group since 2008. As a CRM, she is responsible for assisting clients with the administration of their accounts. Shen received a B.A. in English from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Shen currently resides in Pasadena with her husband. Her interests include yoga, hiking, reading and writing. On the weekends you will most likely find her hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains.