Our People

We are a small company that does big things.

Leadership

Versant’s leadership adheres to a one-team approach focused on achieving results. Leading by example − by being accountable to our clients and employees − is taught and reinforced at every level throughout the firm.

Elizabeth Shabaker, CFP®, CDC®

Elizabeth Shabaker, CFP®, CDC®

Co-Chief Executive Officer - Phoenix/Dallas

Royce Ramey, CFA®

Royce Ramey, CFA®

Co-Chief Executive Officer - Dallas/Phoenix

Thomas Connelly, CFA®, CFP®

Thomas Connelly, CFA®, CFP®

Chief Investment Officer - Phoenix/Dallas

The Team

Our team works to create solutions, alternatives, and specialized approaches that build upon our firm-wide intelligence across staff levels. We emphasize teamwork, trust, critical thinking, and tolerance for diverging opinions. Versant was built to reflect this culture throughout the firm. 

Austin Anthony, CFP®

Austin Anthony, CFP®

Wealth Advisor - Phoenix

Bailey Yates

Bailey Yates

Wealth Associate - Phoenix

Brandon Yee, CFA, CAIA

Brandon Yee, CFA, CAIA

Director of Research - Phoenix

Brennan Andrews

Brennan Andrews

Sr. Executive Assistant to the Co-CEO, Liz Shabaker - Phoenix

Brent Pressentin, MBA, CEPA

Brent Pressentin, MBA, CEPA

Senior Wealth Advisor - Phoenix

Caitlin Nogafsky

Caitlin Nogafsky

Client Service Associate - Phoenix

Estelle Yedynak

Estelle Yedynak

Wealth Associate - Phoenix

Gena Aduddell

Gena Aduddell

Senior Executive Assistant to the Co-CEO Royce Ramey - Dallas

Joel Zimmerman

Joel Zimmerman

Wealth Associate - Dallas

Jose Perez

Jose Perez

Client Service Associate - Dallas

Kenneth Chavis IV, CFP®

Kenneth Chavis IV, CFP®

Senior Wealth Advisor - Phoenix

Kim Carvalho

Kim Carvalho

Office Manager | Executive Assistant - Phoenix

Laura Countiss, FPQP™

Laura Countiss, FPQP™

Client Service Manager - Phoenix

Lisa Greve

Lisa Greve

Marketing Manager - Phoenix

Nick Hayes

Nick Hayes

Wealth Associate - Phoenix

Sarah Szczublewski, CFP®

Sarah Szczublewski, CFP®

Wealth Advisor - Phoenix

Savannah Fakhoury

Savannah Fakhoury

Executive Assistant & Marketing Coordinator - Dallas

Will Moore, CFP®

Will Moore, CFP®

Wealth Advisor - Dallas

Please Note: Limitations. The achievement of any professional designation, certification, degree, or license, recognition by publications, media, or other organizations, membership in any professional organization, or any amount of prior experience or success, should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results or satisfaction if Versant Capital Management, Inc. is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services.