LYNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT - Key Persons
Barbara Hale, Director of Operations, is a company rock-star when it comes to client service. With over 35 years of experience in our industry, she is an operations expert and specializes in building processes and systems to accommodate an expanding business. When complicated or escalated issues inevitably arise, Barbara is the lady.
Barbara's passion for excellence and investment in relationships can be seen and felt throughout the firm by the culture she establishes and values she lives every day.
Chris Bravender began his career as an intern with Dorsey & Company in 1999 and was subsequently promoted to the Fixed Income trading desk where he analyzed municipal and corporate credits. In 2021, Chris joined Prospera Financial Services, managing the desk's market-making activities and developing trading and investment ideas for Prospera Financial Services' advisors and clients. Chris also specializes in college savings plans, retirement plans, rollovers, and strategic asset allocation using managed portfolios.
Along with his trading responsibilities, he is a General Securities Representative and has successfully completed SEC/FINRA/NASAA examinations to attain the following registrations:
Series 7 General Securities Representative
Series 53 Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination
David began his career in the financial services industry in 1991 and spent 28 years working at two major brokerage firms before forming Lynn Wealth Management in 2019. David specializes in investment portfolios for individuals, and in managing reserve funds for community associations throughout California graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a degree in engineering and served in the U.S. Navy as a Surface Officer.
David is a proud father of three amazing sons. In his spare time, he enjoys open ocean swimming.
Demetris "Dee" is the virtual service associate at Lynn Wealth Management. She aids with new account openings, asset transactions, and many other functions needed to better service the client. Dee has been in the financial industry for over 20 years, where she has grown from receptionist, and operations specialist to service associate. She has experience and training in many fields of the industry; knowledge to achieve maximum operational impacts, conserve time, and boost efficiency.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Account Manager
Katie works to provide marketing support to our team, including social media help, print and design support, project management and event design. Additionally, she serves as a liaison and expert on available third-party marketing resources.
Katie graduated from Texas A&M University with her bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus on management. Her background includes work corporate communication, branding, and events. In her spare time, Katie enjoys cooking, working out, and spending time with her husband and dog at home in Austin, Texas.
Marco oversees our firm's technology systems and support services. His previous roles include serving in non-profit program management and call center operations, spanning over 12 years. Marco graduated from Austin College with a BA in Psychology and earned a Masters in Education, with a concentration in Counseling, from University of Texas San Antonio.
Away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, going to the movies and gaining more education on the advancement of technology.
Shawn Baxter - Chief Compliance Officer
In his role, Shawn stays up-to-date on the rules of regulatory agencies and ensures company policies and procedures are adhered to, regularly reviewed, and updated as needed. Shawn is also the firm's designated Anti-Money Laundering (‘AML') Compliance Officer. This role is dedicated to overseeing the day-to-day operations and internal controls of the firm's AML Compliance Program.
Shawn has worked in the financial services industry as a compliance professional for over 20 years, most recently serving as Compliance Director at Avantax Wealth Management. He has also previously served in various compliance and trading roles at 1st Global and Fidelity Investments. Shawn holds his Series 7, 24, 53, 63, and 66 licenses, as well as the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP) designations.