Bringing Confidence to Your Investment Planning

We help clients pursue their investment goals with sound financial strategies. You deserve a personal, tailored plan. Lasting, meaningful, and open relationships are the foundation of our practice. You’ve worked hard for your money and should feel confident with your investment choices as you make decisions for your financial future.

Our Team

Ritchy G. Scoggin, AIF®

Ritchy G. Scoggin, AIF®

    • Managing Director - Investments
    Ritchy is entering his 23rd year in the financial services industry. He is a Financial Advisor who holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary designation.  He also holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations and a General Lines Insurance License.

    Ritchy graduated from New Mexico State University College of Engineering and started his career working for the Department of Defense. His most notable assignment was working on the Patriot Missile system during Desert Storm. Ritchy was named the Distinguished Graduate at the Patriot Defense Officer training during this portion of his career.

    In 1998 he transitioned into the business world starting at Merrill Lynch. He then moved on to Legg Mason and became the hiring and training manager, while still managing his clients’ investments. In 2003 he transitioned to UBS where he began working with Duane. Ritchy’s engineering background and analytical skills helped him develop the investment process he uses today.

    Ritchy has been married to his wife Julie for 37 years and they have 2 children, Zac and Kristen and 3 grandchildren.

    Holds Insurance Residence License in the state of Texas
    California Insurance License Number 0E68433

    Education

    • New Mexico State University College of Engineering
    Cari Rothfeld, MBA

    Cari Rothfeld, MBA

    • CFP
    • Financial Advisor
    Cari joined the financial services industry in 2004 and took particular interest in insurance strategies and marketing while working for MassMutual Financial Group’s corporate office.  She decided to be in the field working directly with clients in 2012. Recently, Cari joined Cooper Scoggin Financial Strategies Group at Wells Fargo Advisors focusing strategically to expand business with insurance and marketing efforts.  She holds the Series 7 and 66 registrations and General Lines Insurance license.

    Cari graduated from Western New England University in the School of Business in 2005 and earned her MBA from the University of Massachusetts in 2009 with a focus on marketing communications. In Massachusetts, Cari was an advocate for young students and professionals in her community, sharing her passion with financial literacy education and career development. She also taught classes at a local community college. In 2012, Cari relocated from New England to Austin Texas to expand her professional network, career opportunities and share passion of retirement education in women's markets. Cari enjoys her dog Rupert, travelling with her husband and health and fitness.

    Her ultimate goal is to be part of a team that is committed to be good stewards of the families and assets in their care.

    Holds Insurance Residence License in the state of Texas
    California Insurance License Number 0L76645

    Education

    • Western New England University
    • University of Massachusetts
    Zac Scoggin

    Zac Scoggin

      • Financial Advisor
      Zac holds an Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor designation.  He also holds a Series 7, 63 and 66 securities registrations as well as a General Lines Insurance License.  Zac played Center at Abilene Christian University before graduating from Texas State University.  He spent 3 years as an Internal Wholesaler for Janus Capital Management before joining the team last year.

      Zac has many hobbies including building things, reading and watching sports. He also enjoys movies and music. He has been married for 3 years and has 3 sons.

      Holds Insurance Residence License in the state of Texas
      California Insurance License Number 4205670

      Education

      • Abilene Christian University
      • Texas State University