Liz Hickox CIMA® CPWA®
Liz got her start in the financial services business at age 17, the daughter of two parents in the industry. An early start to her career began in NYC as a fixed income trading assistant, with a move to the NASDAQ market in 1991. Granted with senior trading responsibilities for a major institutional market maker, Liz served the institutional trading needs of the banks, investment companies and hedge funds for 11 years.
Upon making the decision to call New England home, she made the move to the financial advisor role in 2007.
Liz draws upon her depth of experience in serving both institutional and individual clients; building relationships based on trust, respect and communication. With a sincere appreciation and understanding that “clients always have a choice' Liz places a high level of importance on service and support; striving to offer an exceptional client experience.
In a time of an evolving investment landscape and ever -changing tax and regulatory environment, Liz is committed to continued learning.
In 2013 Liz pursued and attained the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA® ) designation.
The CIMA certification identifies individuals who have met extensive experience and ethical requirements and successfully completed advanced investment management consulting coursework provided through one of three top-20 business schools in the United States: The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, or the Yale School of Management. CIMA professionals must pass a certification exam covering a wide range of in-depth investment topics. Additionally, those who earn the certification must agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements, and adhere to the Institute's Code of Professional Responsibility.
In 2022, Elisabeth attained the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® certification offered through the Investments and Wealth Institute in coordination with Yale School of Management’s Wealth Management Practice and Theory Program.
The Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA) is an advanced education and certification program for financial advisors who work with high-net-worth clients on the life-cycle of wealth: accumulation, preservation, and distribution. The holistic, multidisciplinary CPWA program requires advisors to meet rigorous standards:
•Experience: At least five years of relevant financial services experience and a clean regulatory record
• Ethics: Comply with the Institute Code of Professional Responsibility or lose the certification
• Education: Complete executive education at a top 25 global business school
• Exam: Pass a stringent five–hour examination
• Continuing Competency: Stay updated on industry trends, laws, and products with 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including two hours of ethics education
Areas of Focus
Private Family Wealth Advisory
Higher net worth families and business owners have unique issues that may challenge their estate planning and philanthropic goals.
Navigating the ever changing landscape of the estate tax code on a federal and state level requires comprehensive and complex planning.
With a creative vision and depth of investment experience, Liz seeks to create a custom-tailored financial plan for each clients individual needs, goals and risk parameters. Utilizing professional planning technology and non-proprietary resources, She works with each client to create a product agnostic, fee sensitive plan that offers the ability for both advisor and client to continually monitor the plan for progress, and allows the ability to make tactical changes to adjust when necessary.
We welcome, encourage and assist the family client to communicate and collaborate on an intergenerational basis with the ultimate goal of consensus and efficient wealth transfer and asset protection.
- Comprehensive and holistic family private wealth management
- Generational wealth transfer
- Estate planning
- Preservation of human, intellectual, and financial assets
- Tax efficient wealth transfer planning
- Asset protection strategies
- Business succession planning
- Philanthropic and charitable goals based Initiatives
- Investment Management Services
- Efficient Asset Allocation Strategies
- Portfolio Analysis
- Plan Benchmarking
- Fee Analysis
- Investment Manager Search
- Investment Performance Review
Certifications
- Certified Investment Management Analyst CIMA ®
- Certified Private Wealth Advisor
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary AIF ®
- Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist “CRPS ®
Charitable
- Passionate Supporter of Young Survival Coalition
- Mobile Loaves and Fishes
- Habitat for Humanity
- Seaman's Church Institute
- American Cancer Society
Core For a Cause
Liz is a USAT certified triathlon coach that offers endurance training on a scholarship basis or in exchange for charitable donations only; 100% of all profits received are donated to FC Cancer Foundation and Clean Ocean Access.
William Barker AIF ® CPFA ®
Will is a retirement plan advisor based in southwest Wyoming, serving both corporate and individual clients in the areas of retirement plans, wealth management, and executive benefits. Will brings a combination of expertise, integrity, and personalized service to help his clients navigate the complex world of retirement plans. He holds several industry designations and licenses, including the Series 7, 66, 24, Life Insurance, and Health Insurance licenses, and is a recognized Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®).
Will’s educational foundation was laid at the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University, where he graduated in 2017. His academic experience in business and finance provided him with a strong framework for understanding the complexities of financial planning and investment management. Building on this foundation, he has honed his expertise in corporate retirement plans, private wealth management, and employee benefits. Will is committed to providing comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, whether that’s a company looking to enhance its retirement plan offerings or an individual seeking to optimize their personal financial strategy.
In his corporate retirement plan practice, Will specializes in working with businesses to design, implement, and manage retirement plans that meet the needs of both employers and employees. His expertise in retirement plan compliance, investment selection, and plan design helps companies offer their employees meaningful and secure retirement benefits. As a CPFA, William is particularly adept at helping fiduciaries understand their responsibilities and ensuring that retirement plans are managed in a way that serves the best interests of plan participants.
For individual clients, Will offers a full suite of wealth management services, including investment management, retirement planning, and risk management. He takes a holistic approach to private wealth management, carefully assessing each client's goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon to craft a customized financial plan. William’s commitment to putting his clients’ needs ahead of his own means that he works to help them achieve their financial objectives, whether that involves growing their wealth, preserving assets, or preparing for retirement.
Will’s dedication to his clients is matched by his personal values. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids outdoors in southwest Wyoming, pursuing hobbies such as fly fishing, golf, and enjoying the family ranch. These personal experiences contribute to his well-rounded perspective and understanding of his clients’ diverse financial needs.
Kayla Vickery
With over 15 years of customer service experience, Kayla is a client service admin who ensures all clients administrative needs are overseen with efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness. Client care is her top priority, and she handles all challenges she encounters with a smile.
Jasper Jones
Jasper helps individuals and businesses with asset protection strategies including life insurance, long term care, and fixed annuities.
As a mother of two grown, successful, sons she understands the need for you to protect your family as well as yourself. With an emphasis on long-term relationship building, as well as an excellent customer service track record, she takes pride in knowing she has the ability to help protect businesses, people and their families.
Jasper graduated from CCRI with honors in 2002 with an Associates of Science in Business, and in 2010 with an Associates in Applied Science.
Jasper has always had a passion for helping people, demonstrated by her certification as an advocate for victims of abuse as well as her certification as a teacher's assistant. She strives to educate and assist her clients with finding the solution that will be best suited for them.
When speaking with Jasper about protection strategies available to you, you can be assured she will help find the right fit, as well as value for your unique needs.
*Not registered with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.
