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Vines Capital Management 

Leadership

Over three decades of managing traditional and alternative assets through various market cycles.

KEN VINESCIMA®, AIF®

President and Founder of Vines Capital Management

Ken is the managing member of Vines Capital Management with over 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. As the Chief Investment Officer and a Certified Investment Manager Analyst® (CIMA®), Ken guides the firm’s asset allocation framework and investment strategies. As the Chief Compliance Officer, Ken oversees Vines Capital Management business operations ensuring compliance with state regulation. Prior to Vines Capital Management, Ken worked for Dean Witter in New Orleans and then co-founded FPL Capital Management in 1997. In 2002, Ken co-founded FPL Asset Management, a multi-million dollar investment advisory firm, where he managed portfolios for individuals and employer retirement plans. Ken is a graduate of University of Louisiana Monroe and received his MBA from Louisiana State University in Finance. He then earned the Certified Investment Manager Analyst® designation from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Ken has also completed continuing education through the Investment & Wealth Institute. 

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LANA WEANT, AIF®

Wealth Advisor and Director of Client Service

Lana Weant is a primary wealth advisor and is Director of Client Service at Vines Capital Management.  As a primary wealth advisor, Lana works closely with wealthy families to navigate all things financially.  By creating a customized approach based on client goals, she coordinates a wide range of services to help manage, sustain, and grow wealth while maintaining a family’s identity and character.
Since joining the firm in 2022, Lana has helped navigate complex client relationships with precision and finesse. Lana's leadership and commitment to client satisfaction makes her a crucial asset to both her clients and our organization.   Prior to joining Vines Capital, Lana earned her Bachelor of Science in Business from Louisiana State University, where she was a standout member of the LSU Women's Golf Team. After graduating in 2017, she pursued a professional golf career, competing at a high level and honing the discipline, focus, and strategic mindset that now serve her clients well in the world of wealth management.
Her journey eventually brought her back to her hometown of Monroe, Louisiana, where she joined the Vines Capital team with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate their financial futures. Lana brings the same competitive spirit and attention to detail from the golf course to her work with clients - always aiming to build strong, long-term relationships grounded in trust and performance. 
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1994

Ken started his career at Dean Witter, the stock brokerage and securities firm catering to over 3.2 million retail clients in the United States

2002

Co-founded FPL Asset Management where he grew assets under management to over $400 million. Ken led the firm’s investible assets for individuals and employer retirement plans.

2018

Founded Vines Capital Management with the goal of providing a customized and comprehensive solution that combines independent asset management with a personalized planning approach.

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