Ally Meier, CFP®, CPFA®, CDFA® joined Arlington Financial Advisors in October of 2023 as an Associate Financial Advisor and has since advanced to the role of Financial Advisor. Ally graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2018 with a B.A. degree in Economics and a minor in Applied Psychology. She also received her CFP® certification in November of 2020. Ally has over 10 years of experience in the financial industry as she started her career at Merrill Lynch, working her way up from an intern to a Financial Advisor. She is passionate about helping clients navigate complex financial decisions and build thoughtful strategies aligned with their long-term goals and values.

Ally grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles but decided to join the Santa Barbara community after enjoying her four years at UCSB. Ally remains deeply involved in the Santa Barbara Community and at UCSB as a member of the alumni association, her sorority, and the Greek Interconnect group. She particularly enjoys the mentor relationships she has fostered since graduating. Ally is a member of the Junior League of Santa Barbara, where she has held various leadership roles such as planning their annual Gala and Rummage sale, served on the board as Treasurer, and chaired the Training committee. She is also involved with Santa Barbara Humane and Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her dog named Sunday.