The Woodlands, TX Office

Ryan Mcdonald is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors and holds a Series 65 credential. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Willis Johnson & Associates, Inc. He has also held positions outside of financial services. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a platform that supports customized strategies and access to alternative investments.

Raymond Key is an advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Valic Financial Advisors, and several annuity-focused firms. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of services such as sub-advisory, consulting, and a technology platform called FinLife Partners that supports other independent advisors.

Alif Karowadia is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fisher Investments and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a customizable investment platform with access to third-party managers, alternative investments, and ESG or faith-based portfolio options.

John Trent is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at United Capital Financial Advisors since 2015. He is also the Head of Business Development at Emberwood Designs, LLC, a company focused on 3D printing and gaming-related projects. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management with customizable strategies, integrating both internally managed models and third-party managers, and offers client-facing technology and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Stephen Bauer is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with United Capital Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2014, and previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Girard Securities. Bauer is also licensed to sell life, health, and annuities insurance products. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models and offers customized solutions such as ESG and faith-based investing, supported by proprietary technology and a range of ancillary services.

Mary Santini is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and multiple firms under the 1st Global brand. Outside of finance, she is involved as a singer in a local music band called Vinnie and the Montage. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models, offers portfolio customization including ESG and faith-based options, and supports clients with technology and reporting tools.

Angela Sanders is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, Girard Securities, and previous tenure at United Capital. Outside of her advisory work, she is co-owner and bookkeeper of Sanders Electrical Services, a residential and commercial electrical business. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models, offers portfolio customization including ESG and faith-based options, and supports its advisors with proprietary technology and research.