Experience That inspires confidence

The Ohmstede Financial Group mission is to help clients articulate, pursue, and achieve their financial goals using investment strategies that are simple in design, easy to understand, and research driven.

Christopher H. Ohmstede

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
Portfolio Manager
409-654-3247

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Chris comes from a family with a multigenerational legacy of serving the largest names in the petrochemical industry. This gives Chris a deeper understanding of what matters most to his clients, and he uses this knowledge to prepare clients for their transition into retirement. Chris joined UBS in 2012 after prior tenure as a First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Chris emphasizes taking a conservative approach to investing in retirement, and believes there is no substitute for diversification through active portfolio management. Chris is a portfolio manager in the Portfolio Management Program (PMP) at UBS. This allows him to offer discretionary portfolio management services to his clients. This sophisticated program enables Chris to deliver a first class experience with state-of-the-art risk management.

Chris received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1997. Chris is FINRA- registered and holds series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as licenses for life, accident and health insurance and variable annuities. Chris and his Wife Camille live in Beaumont, TX with their children Ashton, Carlisle, and Vivianne.


Registered States:
AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, LA, MA, MI, MS, NE, NM, NV, OK, TN, TX, VA, WA


Richard M. Ridley

Vice President - Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
409-654-3266

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Rick began his career with Paine Webber Inc over 25 years ago, and unlike many other advisors in the business, he has never left the firm. Paine Webber was bought by UBS in 2002 and since then Rick has continued to offer world class investment advice to his clients. Rick believes being a veteran of many market cycles helps him maintain a steady hand when helping clients toward their goals. Rick also has extensive experience consulting on a wide range of investment products. Rick takes pride in building and maintaining personal client relationships, and has always had a philosophy of service before self.


Registered States:
AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, LA, MA, MS, NE, NV, OK, TN, TX, VA, WA


Ross Wiley Jones, CEPA®, CRPS®

Financial Advisor
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®)
Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®)
Retirement Plan Consultant
409-654-3285

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Ross comes from a family that found success in the restaurant business, and this commitment to "servant leadership" has been carried over into his career as a financial advisor. Ross is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor. The Certified Exit Planning Advisor program was specifically designed for business advisors who work closely with owners of privately held companies. The organizing principle of the program is Master Planning, the alignment of the three legs of the stool (business, personal, financial), which is executed through the implementation of a process called the Value Acceleration Methodology™.

Ross is a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, a designation awarded by the College For Financial Planning. This allows him to offer sophisticated advice to business owners on their retirement plans and executive compensation. He works with both business owners and retirees to design and implement strategies that make their transition to a comfortable retirement possible. Ross is a big advocate for financial planning, and believes a solid plan should be used to inform all of life's biggest decisions.

Ross holds a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Leadership and Development from Texas A&M University and a M.B.A. with a concentration in finance, from Lamar University. Ross is from Beaumont, and lives there with his wife, Larae, and their two children.


Registered States:
CA, CO, GA, IN, LA, MA, TN, TX, WA


Scott A. Wilson

Wealth Strategy Associate
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
Portfolio Manager
409-654-3249

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Scott has over nineteen years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining UBS in 2012, he spent time at both Merrill Lynch and Smith Barney. He received his BBA in Finance from Lamar University and has earned the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®).

Scott specializes in financial planning, portfolio management, and asset allocation. Scott has two sons who are currently pursuing college degrees. Scott believes in giving back to the community and is very involved in the YMBL and Boys Haven. Scott is FINRA- registered and holds series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as licenses for life, accident and health insurance and variable annuities.


Registered States:
GA, TX, VA


Susan K. Lowry

Senior Client Service Associate
409-654-3250

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Sue has been a Senior Registered Client Service Associate at UBS since 2012. Sue began her career in wealth management in 1999. With a background in both inventory management and accounting, her attention to detail and consistency with clients makes her a true asset to the team. She is FINRA- registered and holds series 7 and 66 securities licenses.