About Heritage Financial Group
Meet Our Team

Robert Briones
As Lead Financial Consultant, Rob has thoroughly enjoyed his career with Thrivent. He enjoys supporting the Vista community and loves being involved in his church. He is Married to Kristina and has a son named Remington. Rob’s passion is serving his clients to make the most of their retirement by specializing in income, tax, and estate strategies.
Favorite Things: Golf, pickleball, time with family and friends, church activities, woodworking
- Title
Financial Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #0H19962 , CO, FL, ID, MN, MT, NV, OR, TN, UT, WV,
- Location
Vista Office
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/robert-briones
- Phone
- 760-496-5531
- Fax
760-529-4635

Ren Sabio
Married for 34 years to Leah. They have six adult children, five sons, and one daughter. They also have 11 grandchildren. Ren holds a Juris Doctor from Western State University, College of Law, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Ren leads Little Feet & Friends, a ministry whose mission is to provide excellent value-based education to underprivileged children throughout the Philippines. To date, Little Feet & Friends has started 14 preschools in the northwest and northeast Luzon area of the Philippines.
Favorite Things: Loves to garden and grow exotic, tropical fruit trees and he’s also a plumeria enthusiast.
- Title
Insurance Associate
- Location
Hemet/Riverside County/Remote
- Phone
- (951) 252-7885

Denise Ribstein
Denise is thoroughly committed to serving our clients with joy and dedication. Married to Gary for 33 yrs. They have one adult son and one teenage grandson. Attends Calvary Chapel Oceanside and loves serving the Lord in ministry opportunities.
Favorite Things: Jesus/Bible, camping, gardening, card-board games, spending time w/friends - family and her very talkative English Budgie, Lemon Drop
- Title
Office Manager/Assistant to Rob Briones & Team Support
- Location
Vista / Remote
- Phone
- 760-306-2226