Shantal is a California native and grew up watching his parents run a number of restaurants and other various small businesses. He spent the majority of his career helping individuals achieve their financial goals in corporate banking under Citibank, Prudential, & Merrill Lynch. During his time in banking, he learned how to properly manage risk, operationalize processes, & build deep meaningful relationships. Shantal attended California State University of Fullerton, where he majored in Business-Finance and is known for his love of snorkeling and underwater photography.