Tara Unverzagt has been President/ Chief Compliance Officer/Treasurer of South Bay Financial Partners Group since December 2014, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Tara Unverzagt holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Purdue University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.
South Bay Financial Partners Group, Inc. is a Torrance, CA firm with $115M under management, 50 clients and 2 advisers across 3 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Tara Unverzagt is President & Senior Financial Planner of South Bay Financial Partners. She has worked in financial planning, investment advice and tax preparation for over 30 years. Her specialty is multigenerational financial planning, including raising a family, retirement, generational wealth transfer and financial coaching for people early in their working careers. She started in software programming and systems design, then moved into the financial industry and trained as a financial therapist.
Tara Unverzagt’s longest registration is the current one, 11 years at South Bay Financial Partners Group since 2015. Before joining South Bay Financial Partners Group in 2015, Tara Unverzagt was registered through Albanese Hemsley & Tussing LTD.
- South Bay Financial PartnersCurrent– present · 11 yearsTorrance, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 175015
- Albanese Hemsley & Tussing LTD– · 8 yearsTorrance, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 107045
Professional designations
Listed by South Bay Financial Partners Group
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Certified Financial Therapist (CFT)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Tara Unverzagt is registered as an investment adviser representative in 4 states. The first approvals date from April 2015; the most recent is Florida, in February 2024.
- CaliforniaSince 3 April 2015
- FloridaSince 28 February 2024
- IllinoisSince 24 March 2017
- TexasSince 5 December 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 2 | Non-Member General Securities Examination | 13 June 1995 |
- Name
- Non-Member General Securities Examination
- Full name
- Tara Tussing Unverzagt
- CRD
- 2630060
- Firm
- South Bay Financial Partners Group · CRD 175015
- Role
- President/ Chief Compliance Officer/Treasurer
- Office
- 21515 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 200, Torrance, CA 90503
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2009
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- southbayfinancialpartners.com
Where does Tara Unverzagt work?
Tara Unverzagt has been President/ Chief Compliance Officer/Treasurer of South Bay Financial Partners Group, Inc. since December 2014, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Tara Unverzagt a financial advisor?
Yes. Tara Unverzagt has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Florida, Illinois and Texas, through South Bay Financial Partners Group since April 2015.
How many years of experience does Tara Unverzagt have?
Tara Unverzagt has 17 years in the financial industry, since March 2009, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Tara Unverzagt passed?
Tara Unverzagt passed the Series 2 in June 1995.
Where is Tara Unverzagt based?
Tara Unverzagt’s registered office is in Torrance, CA.
Is Tara Unverzagt registered with FINRA?
No. Tara Unverzagt has no current broker registration.
Is Tara Unverzagt a CFP?
South Bay Financial Partners Group lists Tara Unverzagt with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Tara Unverzagt biography, southbayfinancialpartners.com
How can I verify Tara Unverzagt’s record?
Search CRD 2630060 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Tara Unverzagt’s full registration record.