WFA Volare advisors in conversation with clients around the conference table

Who We Are

Grounded in wisdom. Serving with purpose.

WFA Volare was built from two firms that believed the same thing long before they ever merged: that real financial guidance starts with listening, not selling.

Two Roots, One Canopy

A shared belief, long before the merger

WFA Volare was born from the union of two firms that share a common belief: that people make better financial decisions when they have both the right information and the right relationship.

The WFA Volare partners

The Tree of Life

"When we help someone, it acts like roots, extending further and further, unseen but always there. When we help someone, they help someone in return. It's a continuous cycle."

The Tree of Life has always represented growth, strength, and the kind of support that isn't always visible but never fails. We call this philosophy Plant. Water. Grow. It sits underneath everything we do: Plan. Invest. Inspire.

"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." — Galatians 6:9

WFA Volare's Values

What guides every conversation

Your Story

We listen closely to your story, your values, and your goals.

Your Needs

We aren't here to criticize your past. We are here to support your financial needs.

Your Next Steps

We are here to help you envision what's possible, so the steps you take today will have a positive impact on your future.

Your Success

It's not our job, it's our mission to be your biggest cheerleaders and celebrate your wins.

Meet the Team

The people behind the plan

WFA Volare brings together advisors and client experience professionals from both legacy firms, across Shreveport and New Roads, LA, Creve Coeur, MO, and Vestavia Hills, AL.

Advisors
Client Experience & Operations
RFG Advisory Team
Rick Wedell

Rick Wedell

Chief Investment Officer

Shannon Spotswood

Shannon Spotswood

Chief Executive Officer

Jordan Hutchison

Jordan Hutchison

Vice President of Technology and Operations

Rick Ohlrich

Rick Ohlrich

Chief Compliance Officer

Caroline Hottle

Caroline Hottle

Vice President of Human Resources

Frank Vetrano

Frank Vetrano

Vice President of Finance

Jillian Berry

Jillian Berry

Senior Director, StrongHer Money®

Gibson Bosworth

Gibson Bosworth

Senior Director of Marketing

Kaitlin Torke Grant

Kaitlin Torke Grant

Senior Director of Practice Development

Paul Goudeau

Paul Goudeau

Senior Systems Administrator

Recognized for the work we do

CFP®, CDFA®, ChFC® Team

Credentialed planners across the firm

Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers

2021 and 2022

Dany Martin, 40 Under 40

InvestmentNews, 2021

Required ranking and recognition disclaimers appear in the site footer. Full disclosures for each recognition shown above are available at rfgadvisory.com/awards. CFP®, CDFA®, and ChFC® are certification marks owned by the CFP Board, the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and The American College of Financial Services, respectively.

The InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 recognition is not indicative of future performance and is not an endorsement of the advisor by any client, nor is it representative of any one client's experience. Award methodology and eligibility criteria are determined by InvestmentNews. No fee was paid to participate in this selection. More information on methodology and eligibility criteria can be found at 40under40inadvice.com.

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The resources of a national platform, the focus of a local firm

WFA Volare operates in partnership with RFG Advisory, a national wealth management platform that provides investment oversight, technology, and operational support. Our investment approach is further strengthened through Bluemonte, RFG's institutional-caliber investment management platform.

This partnership allows us to remain focused on client relationships, planning, and education while benefiting from the resources and infrastructure of a larger organization.

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