Louis A. Gardner, CLU

Louis A. Gardner, CLU, is widely known in the Financial Planning industry through his many years of working with high-net-worth individuals and corporations.

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Louis graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 1979. He attended Tulsa University College of Law. It was in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he was responsible for drafting Private Placement documents, under the direction of James O. Goodwin, Esq. The objective was to renovate historic Greenwood also known as The Black Wallstreet. Greenwood was recently featured in the national press identified as the location of the first race riot in the United States occurring in 1921. It was this experience which led to Louis shifting from the study of law to promoting legacy building for all people including people of color.

 

In 1987, Louis helped Pacific Life develop and distribute the first Variable Universal Life policy on a national basis. He served a similar role with Nationwide and New York Life.

 

Louis left the corporate arena and founded Gardner Brown Associates, Inc. in 2008.

Louis has been named one of the nation's Best Advisors by Medical Economics and today consults with corporate and small business clients.

 

Beyond his profession endeavors, Louis works toward making a difference in his local and international community by serving on the boards of The Roosters Foundation of Orange County, and Hela Bima World, assisting rice farmers in Sri Lanka.

 

Louis also serves on the Lucille and Edward R. Roybal Foundation because of his devotion to helping carry on the legacy of his cousin, the late Edward R. Roybal.