Our Team

Peter R. Abuls

Peter is a First Vice President at Howe Barnes Investments and is currently a Trustee of the Howe Barnes 401(k) Plan. Prior to joining the firm, Peter was a Sr. Vice President of Investments at First Union Securities and its predecessor firms dating back to 1988. He began his career in the Securities industry in 1985. Peter graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University in 1982 and received his MBA in Finance from Western Michigan University. Peter is married, has three children and enjoys playing golf.

Richard A. Bone, CFP

Rich is a First Vice President at Howe Barnes Investments. Rich's career began in 1983, from 1985 through 1999 was a Partner of Pines Financial Group in St. Louis; he then joined First Union Securities as a Sr. Vice President of Investments. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance in 1983 from Illinois State University. Rich is married, has three children and enjoys the martial arts and golf.

James A. Eller

Jim is a First Vice President at Howe Barnes Investments. Prior to joining the firm, Jim was a Sr. Vice President of Investments at First Union Securities and its predecessor firms dating back to 1992. He is a 1983 graduate of Illinois State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Jim is married, has two children and enjoys camping, fishing and boating with his family.

Karen Carsello

Karen is a Registered Sales Assistant. Prior to joining our team, Karen was a member of her family's investment business at First Union Securities where she worked as both an Investment Consultant and Sales Assistant. She began her career in the securities industry in 1983 and is a graduate of Loyola University. Karen is married and enjoys adventure travel and staying fit.

Jennifer M. Schols

Jennifer is a Registered Sales Assistant. Prior to joining Howe Barnes Investments, Jennifer was a Sales Assistant for the team at First Union Securities. She is a 1995 graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Jennifer is married, has three children and enjoys spending time with her family.

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