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Shreveport, Louisiana

425 Ashley Ridge Boulevard, Suite 320, Shreveport, LA 71106

Office: (318) 670-7930

Fax: (318) 670-7933

Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 4:30PM

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Kelly Young, CLU ChFC, AAMS®

LPL Financial Advisor

Phone Number: (318) 670-7930

kelly.young@lpl.com

Biography

Kelly has worked in financial services for over 32 years. Prior to opening Cornerstone Investment Strategies in 2010 he was a growth leader at Edward Jones and a staff manager at Prudential Insurance company.

Kelly is a lifelong resident of Shreveport. He and his wife, Judy, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Their children are Chris Young, a pastor in South Bossier, and Jennifer McDowell, a math teacher at Calvary Baptist Academy. They have six grandchildren.

Kelly and Judy have been members of Calvary Baptist Church for more than 55 years. They continue to serve at Calvary in various roles. Their children and grandchildren have all attended Calvary Baptist Academy.

In addition to serving his clients, Kelly has mentored many advisors along the way. “We are all about helping people. Whether it is a client, an advisor, a friend, or a stranger, we will help if we can.”

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Ryan Edwards, CFP®, CKA®

Financial Advisor

Phone Number: (318) 670-7930

ryan.edwards@intrua.com

Biography

Ryan Edwards grew up in Bossier City, LA.  The son of a local sports medicine doctor, Ryan wanted to pursue a passion for coaching.  He followed this passion through his undergraduate studies at LSU and his graduate program at Northwestern State University, graduating from both with 4.0 grade point averages while working with the basketball teams at University Laboratory School and Northwestern State.

The coaching profession brought him to Shreveport in 2006 to serve as the assistant men’s basketball coach at LSU Shreveport.  In 2010, after several discussions with his mentor Kelly Young, Ryan decided to undertake a new challenge. 

Transitioning from a career in coaching, Ryan Edwards began working in financial planning and investing in September of 2010.  Initially serving as an assistant to Kelly, Ryan quickly earned the required registrations to work as a financial advisor.  From 2010-2018, he steadily grew his business while earning the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP®) designation, a distinguished designation in the financial services industry awarded to financial advisors who have met strict standards for experience, knowledge and ethical conduct.

In 2018, a job opportunity for his wife brought Ryan and his family to Watchung, NJ, about 20 miles outside of New York City, and in 2024, Ryan earned the Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation, demonstrating a commitment to ethical practice, professional excellence, and integration of biblical stewardship and wisdom into financial counsel.  Ryan considers biblical financial planning a vocation and enjoys helping others incorporate biblical wisdom in financial decisions rooted in the recognition of God’s ownership and our stewardship of what He has entrusted to us.

Ryan is married to the former Alice Yunker, and they have two children: Grant and Juliana.  Outside of work, Ryan enjoys working out, spending time with his family, rooting for the LSU Tigers, and attending sporting events.  He also works with the youth group and serves as the assistant treasurer on the governing board at Stonecrest Community Church in Warren, NJ.  He aspires to continue to teach others to use their God-given resources to “store up treasures in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.” (Matthew 6:20)

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Hunter Hart, AAMS®

Financial Advisor

Phone Number: (318) 670-7930

hunter.hart@lpl.com

Biography

Hunter Hart grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana. After high school, he played baseball at Centenary College and later attended Louisiana State University. He received a Bachelor of Science in computer Engineering from LSU and moved to Houston, TX to pursue a career in design engineering.

Hunter’s interest in financial advising led him to make a career move and after extensive testing and training, he followed his heart into finance. Hunter has helped clients with their financial needs for over 20 years and has worked with Kelly Young at Edward Jones and Cornerstone Investment Strategies. Hunter holds an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) designation from the College for Financial Planning. He continues to grow his business, help clients to pursue their financial goals, and guide them through retirement.

Hunter is married to Mary Ellen and they have three children and one grandchild: Jacob, Cade, Grace, and one granddaughter, Blakely. Their children have all attended Calvary Baptist Academy.

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Brad McEntee

Financial Advisor

Phone Number: (318) 670-7930

brad.mcentee@lpl.com

Biography

Brad grew up in the suburbs of Buffalo, New York. As a child, he learned the value of investing while he delivered papers and ran his mall landscaping business. He invested in his own business by purchasing lawnmowers and other equipment. That passion for investing and helping people continues today.

Brad moved to the Shreveport/Bossier City area in 2004 with his bride, Heather, for his job at General Motors. Brad and Heather have been happily married since 2003 and have been blessed with 3 children, Emilie, Aiden, and Jeffrey. Heather is the Director of the Bossier Parish Library system.

Brad has a Bachelor of Science in Financial Analysis with a minor in Economics from Louisiana State University at Shreveport. He joins Cornerstone Investment Strategies after working at Edward Jones.

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Bonnie Arbuckle

LPL Financial Advisor

Phone Number: (318) 670-7930

bonnie.arbuckle@lpl.com

Biography

Bonnie Arbuckle is a Northwest Louisiana native with a passion for helping individuals and families build confidence in their financial future. After serving in the Louisiana Army National Guard as a Combat Medical Specialist and earning her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Louisiana State University Shreveport, Bonnie spent more than 20 years in the medical equipment industry, where she led regional teams and specialized in education, training, and client support. 

Since entering the financial services industry in 2016, Bonnie has combined her passion for education and mentoring with a commitment to helping women take control of their financial lives. She focuses on financial education, retirement planning, and empowering women and their families to improve their financial well-being through practical guidance and long-term strategies. Bonnie also enjoys serving veterans, first responders, and public sector employees with retirement and financial planning support. 

Bonnie and her husband, Robert, are active members of Willow Point Baptist Church. They have been married for more than 30 years and are proud parents of twins and grandparents to a growing family. 

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Matt Ponder, CIMA®

LPL Financial Advisor

Phone Number: (318) 670-7930

matt.ponder@lpl.com

Biography

Matt Ponder was born and raised in Shreveport. He graduated from Southwood HS (1993) and then LA Tech with a BS in Biology Education (1997) and an MS in Secondary School Administration (1998). After a nearly decade-long career in secondary education, Matt transitioned in 2006 from teaching science and coaching basketball to teaching his clients the subjects of finance and investments. Matt’s attraction to investments and capital markets is what propelled the pivot that resulted in his  20-year career as an investment advisor with Primerica Advisors before joining the team at Cornerstone.

Matt holds his Series 6, Series 63, Series 26, and Series 65 registrations through LPL Financial as well as his life and health insurance licenses. Matt received training from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago to prepare for his professional designation as a CERTIFIED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ANALYIST (CIMA®). This designation focuses on fields such as discretionary investment management, investment policy and plan design, portfolio construction, and, behavioral finance.

Matt’s wife of over 28 years, Leslie, is originally from San Diego, CA. They have 3 sons. Benjamin (23) who works for the Department of Treasury in Wahington, D.C., Zachary (21) is an NCAA D11 swimmer at the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, and Sam (18) who attends The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The Ponders are faithful members at Norris Ferry Community Church in Shreveport.

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Tony Bailey

LPL Investment Advisor Representative

Phone Number: (318) 670-7930

tony.bailey@lpl.com

Biography

Tony Bailey is a lifelong resident of Lafayette with a passion for serving others and helping families build secure financial futures. After graduating high school, Tony proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he developed the discipline, leadership, and commitment to service that continue to guide his professional career today.

Following his military service, Tony spent several years in the hospitality and food service industry, where his love for people and dedication to customer service flourished. As his family grew, he developed a deep appreciation for financial responsibility, long-term planning, and the importance of preparing for life’s future opportunities and challenges. This ultimately led him to transition into the financial services industry, where he has spent more than a decade helping individuals, families, and business owners pursue their financial goals.

Tony specializes in financial planning, retirement strategies, portfolio management, and wealth accumulation strategies designed to help clients create confidence in their financial future. He believes that every client deserves personalized guidance, education, and a thoughtful plan tailored to their unique needs and objectives.

Tony especially enjoys working with small business owners, helping them navigate the unique financial challenges and opportunities that come with building and growing a business. From retirement planning and investment strategies to employee benefits and long-term financial planning, he values being a trusted resource for entrepreneurs and the families they support.

He is licensed in Life Insurance and holds FINRA Series 6, Series 26, and Series 63 registrations. Through his experience and client-focused approach, Tony is committed to helping clients navigate important financial decisions while building long-term relationships founded on trust, integrity, and service.

Tony has been married for more than twenty years and is the proud father of three daughters: Abigail, Bradleigh, and Katlyn. He and his family are proud to call Cajun Country home, where they continue to live, work, and serve their community.

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Wes Roan

LPL Financial Advisor

Phone Number: (318) 670-7930

wes.roan@lpl.com

Biography

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Amy Stroker

LPL Financial Advisor

Phone Number: (318) 670-7930

amy.stroker@lpl.com

Biography

Amy had a long career in accounting spanning over 25 years.  In 2015 after much prayer and consideration she decided to begin her journey to becoming an Investment Advisor representative.  She is passionate about helping people understand the principles of how money works.  Amy holds the Series 6, 63, and 65 registrations through LPL Financial.  She is also licensed to sell both life and health insurance. 

Amy Stroker was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana.  She moved to Lafayette in 2021 to be closer to her 2 grandchildren, Crawford and Georgia.   Amy has one son and daughter-in-law, William and Madeline.  She currently attends Youngsville Community Church.