Ricky J. Ferrara, CPFA | Founding Partner, Financial Consultant

Ricky has been creating and monitoring financial, investment, risk management, estate and retirement planning strategies for his clients for over 27 years. He received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and began his career as a financial consultant in 1994 after working 13 years with GE Company in engineering and management. He is committed to providing holistic personalized service to his clients and holds FINRA series 7, 31, 63 & 65 security registrations through LPL Financial. Ricky and his wife Karen reside in Baton Rouge and have two children: Douglas and Emily, and one grandchild, Eli.

Ricky has been involved with numerous community organizations including: Past Director and Chairman for the YMCA Pennington Branch, Past President of the Warrior Club for St. Michael High School, Member of Lakeshore Lions Club, Member of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church, Member of Business Network of Baton Rouge, Member of St. Jean Vianney Men’s Club, and Past Board Member for the YMCA Southside Branch. Ricky enjoys sports, boating, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Jennifer joined the firm in 2017 after many years as a “stay at home mom”. She and Judy Carr work together to provide administrative support to financial consultants Ricky Ferrara and David Heltz including marketing, operations, and client customer service needs. Jennifer is detail oriented and strives to provide excellent customer service. Jennifer lives in Geismar with her husband Lee and their three daughters, Kayla, Claire, and Ella.

Judy joined our firm in 2018 after retiring from a 35 year career in elementary education and brings her years of experience and customer service touch to the LDFwealth team. She and Jennifer Ware provide administrative support to financial consultants Ricky Ferrara and David Heltz with marketing, operational, and client customer service needs. Judy resides in Prairieville with her husband Kenny. She is involved in the elementary parish school of religion at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Baton Rouge.