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    President & Chief Executive Officer

    Rich Follett

    CLU®, ChFC®

    Rich leads United Advisors America’s strategy and growth and serves on the firm’s Investment Committee. He has been with UAA since its inception in 2008 and became President and Chief Executive Officer in 2015. He brings more than 39 years of experience in insurance and financial services.

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    Rich holds the Chartered Life Underwriter® and Chartered Financial Consultant® designations from The American College of Financial Services. His work includes evaluating industry trends and opportunities to guide the firm’s direction.

    Rich lives in North Texas with his wife and has two grown children.

    Chief Operating Officer & Senior Advisor

    Aubrey Paganelli

    CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®, MBA

    Aubrey oversees UAA’s daily operations, leads its advisor team, and works directly with clients as a Senior Advisor. She joined UAA in 2013 after beginning her financial services career with Alliance America in 2011. Her experience at UAA includes investment advisory and compliance leadership roles.

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    Aubrey earned her BBA and MBA from Tarleton State University and holds the CLU®, ChFC®, and RICP® designations from The American College of Financial Services. She helps clients clarify their goals and plan through changes in their lives.

    Raised in Round Rock, Texas, Aubrey now lives in North Texas with her husband and three children. She enjoys time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and gardening.

    Chief Compliance Officer & House Counsel

    Vincent Ammarito

    JD

    Vince oversees UAA’s compliance program, serves as House Counsel to the firm, and sits on its Investment Committee. He joined UAA in 2022, bringing experience in both financial services and law to his work with the firm and its advisors.

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    Before joining UAA, Vince spent ten years as a civil litigator in Southern California. Earlier in his career, he was a financial advisor with Principal Financial Group. That experience informs his approach to compliance and the client relationship.

    Vince lives in North Texas with his wife and two children. Outside work, he enjoys golf, attending his children’s sporting events, and home projects.

    Senior Investment Advisor

    Craig Canton

    RICP®

    Craig works with clients on investment portfolios and financial strategies tailored to their goals and stage of life. He began his financial services career in 2019, joined UAA in 2021, and earned the Retirement Income Certified Professional® designation from The American College of Financial Services in 2022.

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    Before financial services, Craig worked in pastoral ministry and higher education. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Administration, a Master of Divinity, and a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University. His background in teaching and leadership shapes how he explains financial decisions and supports clients.

    Craig lives in North Texas with his wife and three children. He enjoys music, woodworking, 3D printing, cruises with his wife, and cheering on the Baylor Bears.

    Investment Advisor

    Dominic Cooper

    Dominic helps clients connect investment decisions with their retirement goals and broader financial priorities. He works with clients to develop investment strategies that reflect their individual needs and circumstances, with a focus on personalized guidance and lasting relationships.

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    A graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Dominic grew up in Plano, Texas. Based in Prosper, he helps UAA clients bring their investments and retirement plans into perspective.

    Investment Advisor

    Austin Sorem

    Austin joined UAA in 2025 and helps clients connect investment decisions with their income and retirement goals. He works with clients to develop financial strategies that reflect their individual priorities and circumstances.

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    A graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Finance, Austin grew up in Grapevine, Texas. He values the relationships that come from serving his community. Outside work, he enjoys cheering on the Sooners and spending time with friends.

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    UAA provides investment advisory and financial planning services. Legal services for clients remain with their own attorneys; House Counsel serves the firm. Insurance services are provided separately through Alliance America.

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