Kaleb Ricks

Deborah Castellani is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Akros Investments, Inc. She has worked in consulting since 2000 and is president of OTB Strategic Consulting, Inc., a financial and non-financial consulting firm. Akros Investments, Inc. primarily serves institutional clients and plan sponsors, offering retirement-plan oversight, fiduciary governance, and asset-allocation-based portfolio management. The firm provides consulting and educational programs, including women-focused financial education, alongside asset management and co-fiduciary services.

Claudia Valladares is a financial advisor at 11 Financial in Lufkin, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at 11 Financial since 2018 and was previously with Envoy Advisory Inc. and Commercial Bank of Texas. 11 Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, and education services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerance.

Taylor Kovar is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at 11 Financial since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Envoy Advisory Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Kovar is involved in several business ventures including real estate development, digital marketing, outdoor apparel, frozen treats, and a coffee shop, and he serves as an adjunct professor at Stephen F. Austin State University. 11 Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to tailor investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services with regular account reviews.

Joseph Ceasar is a financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at 11 Financial as part of a six-advisor team. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Kovar Wealth Management, Semita Asset Management, and Investors of the Kingdom LLC. Ceasar is also the president of the board of directors for the Legacy Institute for Financial Education, a nonprofit organization. 11 Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, and education services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, offering tailored investment strategies that include both long-term allocations and active trading approaches.

Ashlyn Reece is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates and The Advanced Financial Group. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, supporting various investment strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and other products.

Alexis Pigg is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President of the Junior League of Lufkin, overseeing the board and community service projects focused on women and children in the Lufkin/Angelina County area. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives who manage accounts through various programs, employing multiple analytical approaches and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.