David Stringer joined Prospera in September of 1989 and has over 22 years of experience in the investment industry. Prior to his tenure as President of Prospera and managing director of the firm, Mr. Stringer had served in the positions of Registered Representative, Independent Contractor, Branch Manager, CFO, and COO.

As one of the managing directors of the firm, Richard Pascuzzi joined Prospera as Senior Vice President in 1992. Mr. Pascuzzi entered the industry with Merrill Lynch in 1980.  In 1984, he moved to Prudential Securities as Vice President and was soon made one of the youngest Senior Vice Presidents in the history of the Prudential.

As a managing director of the firm, Tim Edwards joined Prospera as Senior Vice President in 1989, and has more than 18 years experience in the investment industry. In his position as Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Mr. Edwards focuses on the growth of Prospera Financial Professionals.

Tarah Carlow joined Prospera in 2007 and has 13 years of experience in the brokerage industry. Ms. Carlow began in the business in 1994 as a technical analyst in the Lincoln, Nebraska branch of Dain Bosworth. Upon moving to Richmond Virginia in 1995, she began a career at Wheat First Securities, which is the modern day Wachovia Securities and First Clearing.

Barbara Hale joined Prospera in 1992, and has learned this business one department at a time.  With more than 25 years of experience, she has seen the brokerage industry merge, consolidate, and change greatly over the years.

Abel Garcia joined Prospera in 1994 as Director of Finance.  With his background, knowledge and experience in Accounting, Finance, Budgeting, and Taxes, Mr. Garcia helps to guide the financial growth and development of Prospera. 

Tom Whiteman joined Prospera in 1999 and has over 20 years experience in the securities industry. Mr. Whiteman’s prior experience as a Registered Representative, a Branch Manager, and a National Training Director for other securities firms bring a unique perspective to his responsibilities at Prospera. 

Wes Shindler joined Prospera in October of 1999. As Operations Manager, he is responsible for the overall cohesiveness, efficiency and motivation of the Ops team. His goal is to maintain and provide a consistent high level of customer service offered throughout the Ops Dept. to our clients.

John Reap joined Prospera in April of 1997, and has worked in the securities industry for over 20 years.  In his position as Fixed Income Trading Manager, he is responsible for the daily activities of the Prospera Fixed Income Desk. 

Barb Huber joined Prospera in August of 2001 with over 15 years experience in the securities business.  Ms.Huber’s practical experience with operations and insurance related issues has added depth to the compliance department’s ability to not only deal with regulatory issues, but to also provide experienced advice to our representatives in the day-to-day management of their practices.

Casey Waits joined the financial services industry in 1995 as an equity trader and back office support.  In 1997 he joined Prospera Financial Services and was promoted to Independent Consultant Sales Manager.  As Independent Consultant Sales Manager, Mr. Waits supervises the sales activity for all Independent Consultants.

Judy Wiseman joined Prospera in 2005 to assist the firm in implementing its strategic growth and development plan for the insurance division. As the firm's Corporate Paralegal, she assists the firm in addressing regulatory and legal compliance matters.

Donna Bowling joined Prospera Financial Services in 1998 as a member of the Finance Team. Donna graduated from Texas Tech University in 1983 with a BBA in Finance. She has experience in direct sales as well as having spent 6 years working as a Financial Planning Associate.

Ray Huie joined the firm in late of 2005. He is the latest addition to the compliance team. Mr. Huie has been in the financial securities industry for over eight years, with the majority of that time working for B/D’s that focus on the “Independent Model”.