Why Empower?
Lisa helps with addressing her clients' financial concerns. Through an integrated process, she engages and educates clients regarding investments and retirement strategies. Her clients can make informative decisions, work towards financial independence and feel empowered.
At-a-glance: Lisa Youk
Why choose Lisa as your financial and investment advisor? Results driven; she goes that extra mile to ensure your financial goals are met. As an Eagle Strategies LLC Financial Advisor, Registered Representative for NYLIFE Securities and an Agent of New York Life Insurance Company, Lisa takes a comprehensive approach to address your financial needs today, tomorrow and into the next generation.
Lisa will be right there with you as financial markets fluctuate to address any concerns and adjust your plan to achieve your goals. The opportunity to witness her clients pass through life’s milestones, while knowing she was there to listen, help and adapt to their needs, is one of her biggest rewards. This is why she is enthusiastic about helping her clients and why she loves her job. Whether you’re planning for retirement or already retired, you need someone you can trust with your financial future, someone who has your back. Lisa is that advisor.
Vision:
Lisa empowers her clients with the knowledge to achieve their financial goals through personalized education and engagement.
Lisa’s process:
Navigating financial markets can be cumbersome and overwhelming. Through a series of thoughtful conversations, Lisa will take you through a holistic process. She will help you create your financial plan, identify pitfalls, and provide guidance to meet your financial goals through customized strategies. Lisa provides solid and sound financial advice, so you have more time to enjoy what is most important to you.
Lisa brings with her over eight years’ experience in the financial services and insurance industry. She can help you meet your financial goals through:
Investment, financial and wealth advising
Financial strategies to meet various life goals, wealth accumulation and retirement distribution
Estate planning (collaboration with your tax and legal consultants) and retirement strategies
Planning for the business owner
College funding, mutual funds and portfolios managed by third party professionals
Fixed and variable annuities*
Life insurance, coverage for extended periods of care, disability insurance** and employee benefits
Lisa is a graduate of the University of Washington where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture.
As a committed member of her community, she is a proud volunteer and supporter of Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego. She loves all Coastal K9 dogs and treats them as if they were already part of her pack. She has volunteered with them since February 2021. Here is a link to Lisa’s interview to showcase Coastal K9:
Paw and Paradise - Inside San Diego's Dog Loving Lifestyle - M&J segment
She also supports Humane World for Animals, San Diego and Seattle Humane Society, Rocky Kanaka, Pawsitive Alliance, The Animal Pad, A Way Home for Dogs, Pasado’s Safe Haven, Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, and Hands for Peace Making.
Neither Empower Wealth Strategies & Insurance Solutuions, NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, New York Life Insurance Company nor any of its agents are in the business of offering tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult with your professional advisors for tax, legal or accounting advice.
Agent for New York Life Insurance Company.
Registered Representative for NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC) a Licensed Insurance Agency. Financial Adviser for Eagle Strategies, LLC, A Registered Investment Adviser. NYLIFE Securities LLC and Eagle Strategies LLC are New York Life Insurance Companies.
*Variable annuities offered through NYLIFE Securities LLC, member(FINRA/SIPC), a Licensed Insurance Agency and a New York Life company.
**Products available through one or more carriers not affiliated with New York Life, dependent on carrier authorization and product availability in your state or locality.
Our Team
Lisa Youk
Financial Advisor, Owner
Welcome to Lisa’s website. She hopes you will find her page to be helpful in your search for a trusted advisor to help you reach your financial goals. Lisa is the owner of Empower Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions. She is also a Financial Advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC and an Agent of New York Life Insurance Company. She has been in the financial services and insurance industry for over 14 years. Prior to becoming a financial advisor, she worked as an architect for 12 years with various firms in the Seattle area. Lisa graduated from the University of WA with a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies. Lisa is FINRA Series 7, 66, 63 and 6 licensed and holds Life and Health Insurance licenses. She is currently working on completing her exams for the CFP designation. She is a recent recipient of the Forbes | Shook Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals. (Not an indication of future performance or any one client’s experience. See methodologies.)
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and family with activities ranging from skiing, hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, and attending sporting events. She loves to travel, watch movies, and take their dogs on adventures. She also dances professionally and has performed overseas.
Lisa's Assistant
Hannah Keirn
Servicing Assistant
My name is Hannah Keirn, and I am a Savannah, GA–based Representative with three years of experience in New Business Processing. I keep life cases moving—from application through e‑delivery—by guiding agents on AppCentral/NB21 workflows, coordinating case‑pay reviews, and jumping in to resolve service issues quickly. I’m often the person teammates call when a case stalls or a process feels unclear, and I take pride in turning complexity into simple, practical next steps. I am frequently tapped to troubleshoot cases, provide step‑by‑step process guidance, and clear service hurdles—for example, guiding agents through digital application access, case requirements, and case corrections—while keeping communications warm and professional.
I enjoy a challenge, and I’m energized by helping others succeed—whether that’s coaching a first‑time eDelivery, opening and driving incident tickets to resolution, or partnering across teams to streamline processes for agents in the office. The goal is always the same: smooth service, clear communication, and policies placed without unnecessary friction.
Raised in a military family, I have lived in both Belgium and Germany in addition to Virginia and Georgia, but I have been local to Savannah area for the last 13 years. I enjoy time with my daughter and two dogs, and love to travel and find new experiences as often as I can!
