Meet The Team
The team behind Burns Estate Planning & Wealth Advisors is made up of qualified financial professionals who are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their ideal retirements.

Ernie Burns President, Chief Executive Officer, Registered Investment Advisor, Master Certified Estate Planner
Ernie M. Burns Jr. has over 25 years’ experience in the retirement income planning industry.
Ernie hosts “Total Retirement,” a TV show in which he and his team of financial professionals cover all things financial while focusing on conservative retirement strategies. He has been published or quoted in Fortune magazine, Entrepreneur magazine, Money magazine and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Ernie’s television and radio shows, coupled with his appearance in many publications, have led Ernie to be a prominent authority in retirement planning along the Gulf Coast. He has informed the public with his seminars across Southern Louisiana, working with over 2,000 individuals.

Erin Berglund-Burns Annuity and Life Insurance Agent, Certified Estate Planner

David Burns Master Certified Estate Planner, Registered Investment Advisor

Chris Burns Certified Retirement Counselor, Financial Advisor, CCO

CHRISTIAN CLAUSEN, CFP® Financial Advisor

J. Scott GwatneyFinancial Advisor, Portfolio Manager

Nicole Higgens Smith New Business Processor, Assistant to Erin Berglund-Burns

David Wasson Senior Director of Marketing and Advertising

Kacey Bonnette Financial Advisors Assistant and Servicing Specialist

Charles J. Fulda IVAttorney at Law, Consultant

Lily Ory Director of First Impressions, Data Input

Lisa CappaertLaw Clerk

Ashley Terrell
Director of Operations & Processing for Assets Under Management

Krista Riley Office Controller

Kimberly Artmont Assistant Director of Operations & Compliance for Assets Under Management

Nicole BenoitFinancial Advisors Assistant & Product Manager

Lindsey PorterMarketing Assistant and Head of Digital Marketing
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