With a successful financial services industry career spanning two decades, Donald is President of Pinnacle Financial Group, and is recognized as a business leader in many communities in Orange County. He has developed unique processes and designs and implements financial strategies for affluent business owners, highly compensated executives, and those who have inherited wealth.
Donald and his associates coordinate with a team of tax, legal advisors and investment analysts in providing comprehensive, innovative solutions to the financial needs of Pinnacle’s clients.
It is Donald's strong belief that community leadership is essential to community growth and strength. As such, he is the past President of a local Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Orange County, Achiever’s Club of Toastmaster’s International and an active member of the Orange County Lincoln Club, on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Hispanic 100. Donald has also recently been honored as one of Orange County’s most influential Latino business leaders.
In pursuing his dedication to the children and the future of tomorrow, Donald has been involved in acting as a mentor to individual gang members. He was honored as the Outstanding Citizen and Mentor of the Year for his contribution and commitment. Continuing his leadership and involvement with children, Donald is on the executive Board of Directors for the YMCA of Orange County.
Don will be able to take his production talent across the world. Nationally, Don was appointed by the President of the United States, George W. Bush, to the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, where he has accepted the responsibility of serving as the Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee.
Donald Garcia and his wife, Wendy, reside in Tustin Ranch, California and enjoy volunteering for various philanthropic organizations. They have been blessed with their daughter, Brooke, and son, “little” Donald.