Our team is comprised of good people who deliver great value to our clients and to each other. Our employees enjoy a positive, supportive environment, outstanding opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to help our firm deliver complete financial control to our clients nationwide.
Our team joined United Capital Financial advisers (UCFA) to deliver even greater depth and breadth in the complex and highly regulated financial services environment. Today, we continue to seek new and distinctive ways in which we can serve and empower our clientele to help them achieve their personal financial goals.
- Alan McClain, Managing Director
- William Swearingen, Managing Director
- David Swearingen, Managing Director
- George Haas, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, Wealth Adviser
- Jeremy Joiner, CFP®, Wealth Adviser
- J. Mark Rawlings, Wealth Adviser
- Marie Casement, Practice Manager
- Leah Bailey, Practice Manager
- Kay Allbritton, Administrative Manager
- Heather Hofstetter, Relationship Manager
- Jessica Hitchcock, Administrative Manager
Alan McClain, Managing Director
Mr. McClain's areas of expertise include planning strategies for retirement, estate tax planning, business succession planning, and investment portfolio management. He is chairman of the United Capital Financial Advisers’ advisory council. Alan is a graduate of Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi with a BBA in Finance. He has also completed a course in leadership excellence at the University of California at Berkeley. Alan stays busy in the business community as a member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi and serves on the Forbes Advisory Panel, a national business group that analyzes current economic conditions. In his off time, a native Coloradan, he enjoys being active outdoors. He has completed four marathons, the Baja 500 off road race and most importantly enjoys his time with family. In 2005 and 2006 Reuters Wealth Advisor magazine recognized Mr. McClain's firm, Stabil Capital Management, as one of the top Financial Adviser firms in the United States.
William Swearingen, Managing Director
Mr. Swearingen began his Wall Street career in 1987 after completing his BBA in Finance at Texas Tech University. In 1994, he had the opportunity to join Wall Street boutique firm Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ) as Vice President, Private Client Group.
David Swearingen, Managing Director
Mr. Swearingen graduated from Texas Tech University in 1990 and immediately joined Merrill Lynch's executive training program. In 1997, David joined his brother William at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ) as Vice President, Private Client Group where they decided to pool their knowledge and resources.
George Haas, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, Wealth Adviser
Mr. Haas is a graduate of the University of Arizona and the MBA program at the University of Phoenix. George holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Financial Consultant® designations; Series 7, 63, 66 and life and health insurance licenses. George and his wife, Sarah, enjoy raising their three daughters and traveling to their home towns of Phoenix, Arizona and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jeremy Joiner, CFP®, Wealth Adviser
Mr. Joiner holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a degree in Personal Financial Planning. Prior to joining United Capital, Jeremy worked as an advisor with a financial planning firm in Houston, TX specializing in retirement income and estate planning. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Julia and their two dogs Jake and Charlie. He is an avid runner, cyclist, and adventure racer.
J. Mark Rawlings, Relationship Manager
Mr. Rawlings started his career in 1993 at the Public Accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLC consulting for and serving the needs of major financial institutions and private investment companies. He earned the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA), hold his FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities licenses and the NASAA Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam, and is currently a Certified Financial Planner® applicant. He is also license by the Texas Department of Insurance. He has focused the majority of his career on providing individuals with sound investment advice and offering life-relevant advice and financial planning strategies uniquely designed to achieve their individual goals and objectives. In his free time, Mark enjoys cycling and spending time outdoors.
Marie Casement, Practice Manager
Ms. Casement brings a wealth of experience from various sectors of the financial services industry in both management and business development. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University and the MBA program at the Bauer College of Business, the University of Houston. In her spare time, Marie enjoys running, cycling and triathlons.
Leah Bailey, Practice Manager
With almost a decade in the financial industry, Ms. Bailey's experience encompasses a variety of roles, including five years as a municipal bond broker and three years at a private bank where she performed operational management and monitored compliance regulations. She holds a FINRA series 52 and actively purses additional security licenses to keep pace with a dynamic industry and career.
At United Capital, she provides operational oversight for the completion of new business, investment repositioning, trading activity and compliance protocols. These processes help maximize the client's experience, as well as improve efficiency within the practice as a whole. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga, painting and connecting with friends or family over dinner.
Kay Allbritton, Administrative Manager
Ms Allbritton's responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance in the preparation and processing of new and existing accounts while providing the ultimate client service experience. Her attention to detail is a valuable asset. She is a graduate of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Teaching. Kay, a Houston native, is an avid animal lover and proud mother to her cat Sara. She also thoroughly enjoys reading and traveling.
Heather Hofstetter, Relationship Manager
Ms. Hofstetter joined the United Capital team in early 2008. As a Relationship Manager, Heather serves as the principal point of contact between the wealth adviser and their clients. She is involved in all client meetings, and is intimately familiar with the details of your situation. She works closely with the Wealth Advisers to ensure that every aspect of your relationship with our firm runs smoothly. Heather is Series 7 registered, having passed the General Securities License exam. Her organization and attention to detail are valuable assets to the Texas team.
Heather attended Tulane University as a psychology and pre-law double major. A self-proclaimed "construction brat", she has lived and worked across the US, including New Orleans, Boston, Southern California and South Carolina. She is a proud mama to Lance (human), and his "big brother" Einstein (Shih Tzu). Her hobbies include music, cycling, sailing, and a lifelong dedication to cute shoes.
Jessica Hitchcock, Administrative Manager
Ms. Hitchcock is a graduate from Houston Baptist University with degrees in Finance and Business Administration. She is actively pursuing her Series 7 and 66 licenses. Her past experience includes 10 years in Sales and Customer Relations, and 2 years of International Business Operations in the oil and gas sector. She is a fun-loving mother of 2 boys. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys running, interior design, and writing her first book.
