He grew up seeing his community struggle without financial guidance. He saw families trapped in cycles of debt and decided to build an exit ramp. So he built a solution. Meet Christopher Hernandez, the founder of WGT Financial, and that entrepreneur turning lived experience into a legacy of generational wealth in Los Angeles.

In a Huntington Park neighborhood dominated by drive-thrus, one entrepreneur decided his community deserved more than meals wrapped in grease and habit. He risked everything to build Woods Deli, a place that serves fresh food and dignity. Here’s how he’s building a movement from the ground up.