Meredith Hayes, CFP®, CRC® is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in various prominent roles within the financial services industry. Currently serving as Senior Regional Vice President at Pacific Life since 2016, Meredith has previously held pivotal positions such as Regional Vice President at Nationwide Financial, Regional Director at Canard Capital Partners, and VP, Sales & Productivity Specialist at BBVA Compass Investment Solutions. Additional roles include Regional Vice President at Transamerica and Van Kampen Investments, as well as Wholesaler at Federated Investors and Key Account Manager at AIM Investments. Meredith's academic background includes a Financial Planning Certificate from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University.