When it comes to your family, your business or the goals you have had planned for years, it’s important to know which steps will take your financial future where you want to go. For us, it all starts with providing the kind of communication that’s personalized beyond the expected charts, graphs and analyses. When we meet with our clients it’s about taking the time to understand their life, not just their balance sheet.
Day in and day out, we believe in communication that’s honest and clear with a focus on the large and small moments in life – including the sudden and unpredictable factors that come our way. When life is in transition it’s important to be prepared for the curveballs, so our professional team is there to help with the tough decisions so that you’ll have the confidence to make the right moves.
Pete Bush, CFP® is the CEO, a co-founder and Partner of Horizon Financial Group, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been in the financial services industry since 1991, focusing his career on assisting successful individuals across many walks of life with their personal financial management. His clients include business owners and executives, medical and legal professionals, retired couples and individuals, and professional athletes.
He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and a Registered Principal with Cetera Advisors. For the past seven years, Pete has been one of seven advisors selected by the Cetera Advisors, LLC President/CEO to serve as a member of the President’s Advisory Council, a group counted on for leadership initiatives within the company. In addition, Pete serves on several committees for the broker dealer holding company, Cetera Financial Group. His professional licenses and registrations include the Series 7, 24, 63, 65, 51 and Life, Health and Disability Insurance. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Financial Services Institute. Under his leadership, Horizon was selected as a member of the “LSU 100” in 2011 – 2016 and is recognized as one of the top 100 fasted growing Tiger owned or managed companies in the world.*
Insights from Pete have been featured in nationwide publications such as: Business Week, American Way Magazine, Institutional Investor, Journal of Financial Planning, Financial Planning Magazine, Lagniappe- the official publication of the Louisiana Society of CPA’s, The Baton Rouge Business Report, Investment News and many more.*
Pete is actively involved in his community, having served on many boards and committees over the years, including the YMCA, the LSU Alumni Foundation, First United Methodist Church, The Baton Rouge General Foundation, Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, The 2 Seam Dream Foundation, Junior Achievement, a founder of Baton Rouge Uncorked, the LSU CFP® Advisory Board and is a current member of the LSU TAF Board.
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*Listing in this publication is not a guarantee of future Investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client.
"By removing the pain of running your plan and giving you clarity on how to best manage it, you’ll worry less and gain confidence." - Andy
Andy leads the retirement plan division of Horizon Financial Group. Through the 401(k)onfidence System™, he and his team work with some of the top plan providers in the industry to custom build plans, deliver competitive pricing and find solutions to problems that can sometimes be hard to detect. He also cohosts the “Inside the Plan with the 401k Brothers” podcast designed especially for plan participants. Andy’s certifications that pertain specifically to retirement plans include: Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist™, Professional Plan Consultant™ and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor™.
Andy has been a Financial Advisor for over 20 years. He works with a select group of individuals and families on their personal financial plans and on any respective investment management needs. In addition to Andy’s Retirement Plan certifications, he also maintains a Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ designation, an ethical certification focusing on improving client services by carrying out the highest standard of fiduciary care.
In 2013, Andy became the 3rd of now 4 partners of Horizon Financial Group, a full-service financial planning, investment advisory and retirement planning firm, focused on bringing clients confidence, clarity and direction in their lives.
Andy serves at the Vice Chair of the Retirement Plans Advisory Council for Cetera Financial Group. This professional group of 12 advisors who specialize in retirement plans, help steer the service, offerings and education for over 8,000 Cetera advisors. He is also active with the National Association of Plan Advisors and meets regularly with U.S. Congressmen to give insight into upcoming retirement plan legislation. He was named a Top Defined Contribution Advisor by NAPA each year since 2017 and one of Financial Times Top 401 Advisors in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Andy received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from LSU in Mathematics. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge. He and his bride, Heather, have two children and are active in their church and community.
Clint’s primary role at Horizon Financial Group is helping individuals and families achieve important financial goals. He provides wealth management solutions to clients through holistic, customized financial planning.
Clint has been an Investment Advisor since 2013, and works with individuals, families, and business owners on their investment management needs. Adhering to goals-based investment strategies, Clint guides clients through the ups and downs of financial markets.
Clint currently directs the overall investment policy for Horizon Financial Group. Utilizing fundamental research and current market trends, he develops investment portfolios that will help clients accomplish their financial objectives.
Clint is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He holds his series 7 and 66 security registrations and is a licensed life and health insurance producer.
"It’s rewarding to work closely with plan sponsors and plan participants to help them make educated, informed decisions about their futures." - Bill
Bill is part of Horizon’s retirement plan division. Through the 401(k)onfidence System™, he and the team work with some of the top plan providers in the industry to custom build plans, deliver competitive pricing and find solutions to problems that can sometimes be hard to detect. He also cohosts the “Inside the Plan with the 401k Brothers” podcast designed especially for plan participants. Bill’s certifications that pertain specifically to retirement plans include: Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist™ and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor™.
Bill has been a Financial Advisor since 2015. He works with a select group of individuals and families on their personal financial plans and on any respective investment management needs. In addition to Bill’s Retirement Plan certifications, he also maintains his Series 7 and 66 securities registrations.
Bill’s unique background in broadcasting has been instrumental in Horizon communications with clients. He produces and manages the firm’s 4 podcast series and oversees all in-house Horizon video creation.
Prior to joining Horizon, Bill spent 8 years as a CEO in the healthcare industry. He also had a lengthy career in television broadcasting, business development, and marketing operations. In his spare time, Bill enjoys working as an independent video producer and is actively involved in community theatre. He is a long-time member of Lions Club and has served on boards of several non-profit groups. He and his wife Melissa have two daughters, Molly and Miranda.
As a Financial Advisor at Horizon Financial Group, Rachel leads the Simplifynance division of Horizon Financial Group as well as supports the firm's lead advisors and partners. On a typical day at Horizon, she builds and monitors financial plans for clients as well as constructs annual reviews for traditional clients of the firm.
Before joining Horizon, Rachel worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies as well as small start-ups over the past 10+ years, all of which were in the investment and insurance industries, on both the individual/family and employer group sides.
While company or client size and complexity has ran the gamut, one thing has remained true and has been imperative to both her success and the success of her clients. She lives by the belief that sincere relationships matter, and that they are the foundation for everyone’s success and happiness. Rachel's goal is to build and strengthen relationships, both old and new, big and small.
Rachel is a member of Club Blue of Baton Rouge and co-chair of their Great Futures Gala sponsorship committee. She gives back with a favorite pastime: running. Whether by fund-raising or handing out water, she always finds a way to stay involved in her runners community. Additionally, Rachel is a lifelong angler involved with Coastal Conservation Association (CCA),who's mission is to conserve, promote, and enhance the present and future availability of coastal resources.
Brooke is the Chief Operating Officer for Horizon Financial Group. Her primary area of focus is the design and implementation of Horizon’s operational objectives and procedures. Brooke works alongside her other partners to help the firm reaches its objectives through assessment, goal setting and strategic planning.
Her other responsibilities include overseeing and maintaining the firm’s financial and accounting records, managing technology for the firm, and leading the operations team while also servicing the firm’s top clients.
Brooke has been in the financial services industry for over 16 years and holds a Series 7 Securities License. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University and St. Joseph’s Academy. Outside of the office, she and her husband, Clint, stay busy with their two sons, Parker and Conner.
As the Compliance Director and OSJ Delegate for Horizon Financial Group, Colby handles all supervision duties on behalf of Horizon Financial Group, interacting with Advisors and their staff as well as conferring and consulting with both Pete Bush, Chris Sullivan and Cetera Advisors regularly and as needed on the business of Advisors we oversee.
Colby joined Horizon in 2006 and handles the day to day duties of the OSJ. She is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and holds series 7,24 and 66 securities registrations as well as membership of several focus groups at Cetera Advisors.
Prior to joining Horizon, Colby received a degree from LSU in International Trade and Finance as well as her MBA. Her experience includes a background of work in both operations and supervision aspects of the securities business.
When she isn't working on her supervision duties on her days off, Colby enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, baking and getting involved in her church community.
As the Practice Management Consultant, Chad focuses on practice development, advisor development and agency growth. Chad works to connect advisors and their teams to strategies and solutions that will help them reach both their long- and short-term goals.
Chad plays a pivotal role in the development of practice acquisitions, continuity plans and succession planning throughout the Advisor Network.
Chad Soileau has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry serving in various roles as Financial Advisor, Regional Sales Manager and Registered Principal. He currently maintains his series 4, 6, 7, 24, 26, 53, 66 and Louisiana Life, Health and Disability licenses. Throughout his career he has worked at several institutions, including J.P. Morgan Chase, Iberia Bank/ Financial, Hancock Whitey Bank/Investments, Metlife and Prudential.
Chad is a native of Opelousas, LA. , but has called Lafayette home for the past 20 years. He and his wife Tiffany have been married for 22 years and have two children, Collin (16) and McKenzi (21).
As a sports enthusiast, he enjoys attending and watching collegiate and pro sporting events as well as cooking, traveling and entertaining close friends and cherished family. Chad also actively supports several organizations such as St. Jude, The United Way and Holy Cross Catholic Church.
As the Compliance and Operations Associate for Horizon Financial Group, Jennifer
plays a critical role in our firm by ensuring outstanding client and advisor service
through direct contact with clients, our broker dealer, advisors and fellow staff members.
With responsibility for assisting with the day-to-day operational and compliance duties of
the firm, her goal is to ensure that all service needs are handled in a timely, accurate,
and professional manner.
Prior to joining Horizon, Jennifer has 11 years’ experience combined in the internal
audit, financial, and insurance industries. Jennifer earned a Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology and her MBA from Louisiana State University. She holds a Life, Accident,
and Health Insurance License.
When not in the office, her hobbies include working out and spending time with family
which includes her husband, Matt, nieces, and nephew.
As the Operations Assistant for Horizon Financial Group, Brookelynn makes sure that every member of our team is prepared for their tasks each day and that every client is introduced and welcomed to our office with a friendly smile.
From managing the design of Horizon’s assets to her assistance in running a smooth operation, she ensures that the right steps are taken and that tasks are done with meticulous detail.
Before joining Horizon, Brookelynn worked as a retail manager at Zeagler Music for 8 years. She brings her love of music to the office and out of the office where she volunteers with Music in Our Schools and has served on the Artistic Board at Baker Little Theater and the Zachary Art House Theater Board. Brookelynn is also a proud member and supporter of Friends of the Baton Rouge Zoo.
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