Peter Hughes,
President and CEO
Peter Hughes founded LexAurum Advisors in 2016, and serves as the firm’s President and Chief Investment Officer. Prior to starting LexAurum, he served as Chief Investment Officer for an investment firm with $10B of assets under administration and managed portfolios for over 800 clients. He is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Charter holder and former Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Previously, Peter worked at two investment management companies, providing research and portfolio management with a focus on individual stock and bond selection. He started in the financial industry in 1988.
Peter graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in business administration and accounting. He is a former Adjunct Professor of Statistics at the University of Kansas. Peter also holds an MA degree in Philosophy from Biola University, and is active in his church.
Jon Stanfield,
VP and Chief Compliance Officer
Jon Stanfield joined LexAurum Advisors in 2018, and serves as the firm’s Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. Before working with LexAurum, Jon served as President and Chief Compliance Officer for an investment firm with $10B of assets under administration and over 250 independent financial advisors. Jon is also an attorney licensed to practice in Kansas, Missouri, Maryland, and South Dakota. He operates a small legal practice focused primarily on Estate Planning and Administration. Prior to working in financial services, Jon proudly served as an Army Judge Advocate for over seven years including a deployment to Kuwait/Iraq in 2003. He has been working in financial services since 2005.
Jon graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in political science and from George Washington University Law School with a juris doctorate.
Joanne Hughes,
Director of Operations
Joanne Hughes received her Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Environmental and Civil Engineering, respectively, from the University of Nevada, Reno. She was part of the design and construction management teams for Orange County Water District's wastewater reclamation facility in Southern California.
Joanne is LexAurum's Director of Operations, focusing on the account processing, billing and accounting. At home, she is a domestic engineer for her family of four girls. In her free time, she enjoys reading, star/satellite-watching with her husband, and rooting for her girls’ sports teams.
Michael DeSantis,
Investment Analyst | Trader
Michael DeSantis joined LexAurum Advisors in 2020 and has been in the industry since 2007. He is a CFA Charterholder and has graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and a Master of Business Administration degree.
Michael lives in Kansas City, Missouri with his wife and two dogs. In his free time, he enjoys woodworking, spending time with his family and friends and is an avid football and baseball fan. Michael also has a passion for home restoration including his own historical home.
Molly Spoon,
Senior Operations Specialist
Molly Spoon joined LexAurum Advisors in 2020. As the Senior Operations Specialist, she assists with account processing, financial planning, and other administrative and operational duties. She uses her financial industry experience and knowledge combined with her client service skills to provide world class support to advisors and clients.
Molly grew up in Orlando, Florida but has called Kansas City her home since 2016. In her free time she enjoys photography, crocheting, gardening, and spending time with her husband, two sons, and border collie.
Ginger Shields,
Advisor Support Coordinator
Ginger joined LexAurum Advisors, LLC in 2016 with over ten years of previous experience in the industry.
Ginger graduated from the University of the South with a degree in English Literature. She has a Masters in Library Science from Emporia State University with a certification in Information Management.
Semi-retired, she lives in Washington state within view of Mt. Rainier and is enjoying hiking, gardening, pickleball, and reading.
Bryce Grahn,
Associate Financial Planner
Bryce Grahn began his finance career in 2023 when he joined LexAurum Advisors. He has a Bachelor of Finance degree from Pittsburg State University and currently holds his Life and Health Insurance license. Bryce grew up in Colorado and Texas, moving to Kansas for school and staying to start his finance career. Bryce is currently studying for the Series 65 and very excited to help current and future clients with their personal finances to achieve financial freedom.
Bryce lives in Overland Park where he spends his free time with his fiancé, traveling to see family, working out, and hanging out with friends.
Kristi Shepard,
Operations Specialist
Kristi joined LexAurum Advisors, LLC in 2018. She graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a BSBA in Accounting. Kristi lived in Texas for 10 years after graduation before moving back to the Kansas City area, her home. While in Texas, she gained experience in Commercial and Residential Real Estate and managed a medical spa.
When not at the office, Kristi can be found volunteering at her children’s school and shuttling them to and from practice. For fun, she likes cheering her children on in sports and enjoying the outdoors.
Jessica Gattorna,
Operations Specialist
Jessica joined LexAurum Advisors, LLC in 2022. She has lived in the Kansas City area all her life. Jessica gained her 20+ years of administrative experience working in a variety of different roles in the financial, insurance, hospitality, and retail industries.
In her free time, Jessica loves to travel with her children, explore hidden gems of the Kansas City area, and spend time with family and friends.