Our Qualifications

Jennifer Burtsfield

Jennifer Burtsfield

    • Partner
    Jennifer Burtsfield holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and marketing from Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas.  She is a graduate of West Orange-Stark High School.

    Jennifer began her career in the financial services industry with Edward Jones in 1999 and joined Wachovia Securities in 2001 which eventually merged with Wells Fargo Advisors. Along with her husband and business partner, she began her own business as Cowling & Burtsfield Wealth Management, LLC in 2012. After adding another advisor to the practice, they rebranded to River Trust Capital Management, LLC in 2019.

    She is devoted to taking care of the individual needs and goals of her clients while concentrating on strategies to help manage the risk level in their portfolio and preserve capital. Using the tools available, she works on investment plans to accomplish client objectives. She holds the 7, 63, 65 securities registrations and insurance license.

    Jennifer is a past president of the Riparian Business & Professional Women; a Life Ambassador, past Board Member and past Chairman of the Board of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce; a past President and current member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Orange County; a past President and current Board Member of the Orange Rotary Club; Board Member of Lamar State College Orange Foundation, Board Member of Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center, a past Board Member of Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASA of the Sabine Neches Region as well as a graduate of the 2008 class of Leadership Southeast Texas.

    Jennifer is married to Bryan and together they have four children - Mason, Cassie, Brylee and Lawson.  Away from the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and she loves eating Mexican food.

    Education

    • Stephen F. Austin State University
    Bryan Burtsfield

    Bryan Burtsfield

      • Partner
      • Fundamental Choice Portfolio Manager
      Bryan is a 1995 graduate of Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. 

      He has worked in the Financial Industry since 2001.  He began his career with First Star Investments in 2001 and in 2002 began working for A.G. Edwards and Sons which eventually merged with Wells Fargo Advisors.  Along with his wife and partner, he began his own business as Cowling & Burtsfield Wealth Management, LLC in 2012.After adding another advisor to the practice, they rebranded to River Trust Capital Management, LLC in 2019. 

      Bryan truly enjoys building long-term financial strategies for serious investors.  Each individual's risk tolerance determines the comprehensive advice given, and his guidance and discipline are the mainstays to helping clients reach their goals.

      He is a past member of the Board of the United Way of Orange County; a member of the Board of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce; a 2012 graduate of Leadership Southeast Texas; a past president of the Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary club in Hot Springs, AR.  During his presidency, the Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary club was chosen as “Organization of the Year” for their community service.  Bryan was also active in the community as an adult advisor to the Youth Advisory Council a division of the Hot Springs Area Community Foundation.  A program designed to teach youth philanthropy as teenage members raise funds, build endowments, accept grant applications and fund grants. 

      Bryan is married to Jennifer and together they have four children - Mason, Cassie, Brylee and Lawson.  Away from the office, Bryan  enjoys spending time with his family and friends along with maintaining his hobbies of hunting, fishing and motorcycling.

      Education

      • Henderson State University
      Cindy Mims

      Cindy Mims

        • Senior Financial Advisor
        Cindy began her career in the financial services industry in 1998 and joined the team of Cowling & Burtsfield Wealth Management in October 2017. Cowling & Burtsfield Wealth Management later rebranded to River Trust Capital Management, LLC in 2019.

        She believes her 20 years of experience as a financial advisor gives her the ideal foundation that has helped her build long-term relationships with her existing and growing client base.  Cindy utilitizes her years of experience and knowledge of the industry to help her clients understand and navigate the ever complex financial environment by guiding them and assisting them in meeting their financial goals and objectives.

        Cindy has extensive experience in the 403(b) and 457 deferred compensation plan market.

        She graduate of Bridge City High School and a earned a Bachelors Degree of Business Administration from Lamar University with Cum Laude honors.  Cindy holds Series 7, 63 and 65 securities registrations, and a general insurance license.

        Cindy is a past Ambassador Chair and Life Ambassador for the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce and a past member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Orange County.

        Cindy has been married to Ralf for over 40 years and has two grown children, Lee and Laci and four grandsons, Easton, Ridlee, Ford and Mccoy.  Away from business, she enjoys cooking, sports and spending time with her family and friends.  Most of all she loves being Gigi to her four grandchildren.

        Education

        • Lamar University