Certified Financial Planner & Financial Literacy Advocate; Founder of Power Planning; Partner at One Oak

Newport Beach, CA, USA
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Tanya Torres Biography

Tanya Torres is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), entrepreneur, and keynote speaker specializing in financial literacy and financial planning for underserved communities. As a first-generation American of Mexican heritage, Torres is among the small percentage of Latina CFPs in the finance industry. Her career was shaped by overcoming significant personal adversity, including a serious car accident prior to her final year at UC Irvine, after which she completed her degree following extensive recovery.

Torres began her professional journey at Merrill Lynch, where she was the only Spanish-speaking Latina in a market spanning from Santa Barbara to Century City. She managed a book of business exceeding $500 million in assets under management. After earning her Certificate in Financial Planning, Torres identified a gap in holistic financial planning for clients outside the ultra-high-net-worth segment. This realization led her to launch Power Planning, a company dedicated to providing planners, journals, and coaching to support individuals in their financial, personal, and business development.

Torres developed the "Power Planner," a weekly and monthly planner that offers education and guidance on financial planning topics such as debt repayment strategies, opening brokerage accounts, and investing. She also became a partner at One Oak, a financial planning firm focused on helping physicians achieve their financial objectives. Throughout her career, Torres has worked with clients nationwide, providing financial coaching and guidance through various life stages.

Torres has received the Woman to Watch Award from Connected Women of Influence and has been recognized as a Hispanic Lifestyle Latina of Influence for her leadership in the community. She is a frequent speaker at universities and local events, addressing topics such as "The Power of Pain," "Embracing Authenticity & Painting Your True Self," "Transformative Chaos," and "Mastering Money: Shifting Your Mindset from Chasing to Thriving."

Torres focuses her practice on serving high-earning, first-generation professionals and business owners, leveraging her expertise in financial planning, wealth management, and financial education. She emphasizes that finance is more than numbers, aiming to help clients achieve their goals, gain clarity, and live purposefully.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/17/2026.

Tanya Torres Speaking Topics

  • The Power of Pain

    The core of Tanya's talk would be the Power of Pain. Pain is always seen through a negative lens, and rightfully so, but there are so many great and inspirational things that result from it.

    There is the transformative power of pain. Painful experiences can lead us to growth, learning, discovery and even rock bottom serves as a solid foundation. There is also a social dimension of pain. Pain improves society through empathy and compassion. People that experience pain tend to demonstrate these qualities to others.

    The science behind pain. Pain gives us a protective power that is underestimated. Pain is an important protective mechanism that helps us avoid further injury or damage to our bodies. When we feel pain, our bodies send signals to our brains that something is wrong, and we instinctively try to avoid or alleviate the source of the pain.

    One sentence takeaway: Your current situation, no matter how unfortunate, painful and unfair it may be- it is giving you the opportunity to reevaluate who you are, what you want and how you want to influence the world. Discovering your inner power of vulnerability to share your experiences will change the world.

  • Embracing Authenticity & Painting Your True Self

    The keynote speech emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and living an authentic life. We live in a society that makes to easy to lose sight of who we are as we i.e. are constantly bombarded by messages telling us how we should look, act, and think.

    Tanya suggests that the most valuable thing we can offer the world is our unique selves, and showing up as who we are on all levels. The talk provides practical steps on how to live an authentic life, including understanding who you are, living in alignment with your values, being vulnerable, and practicing authenticity every day. Tanya encourages the audience to embrace their true selves and paint it for the world to see, as it is when we live an authentic life that we can truly connect with others on a meaningful level and live a happy and fulfilled life.

    Key takeaways:

    • Understanding the importance of authenticity in all aspects of life
    • Developing a clear understanding of one's values, beliefs, and passions
    • Recognizing the power of vulnerability in building trust and deepening connections with others.

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Tanya Torres Videos

Undervalue What You Do, and the World Will Too, with Tanya Torres

Undervalue What You Do, and the World Will Too, with Tanya Torres

Jan 26, 2023 -When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are.

The Warrior Within | Tanya Torres | SUE Talks - YouTube

The Warrior Within | Tanya Torres | SUE Talks - YouTube

In "The Warrior Within", SUE Talks presenter, Tanya Torres, Merrill Lynch – Financial Advisor, shares her story about how surviving a ...

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Tanya Torres is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Power of Pain, Embracing Authenticity & Painting Your True Self, Transformative Chaos and Mastering Money: Shifting Your Mindset from Chasing to Thriving. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tanya Torres for your event is available upon request. Tanya Torres generally travels from Newport Beach, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Andrew Fastow, Amy Jo Martin, Mary Callahan Erdoes, Gary Vaynerchuk and Peter Guber. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tanya Torres for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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