Cravens & Company Advisors Strengthens Advisory and Compliance Leadership with CFP® Certification and Promotion

Caleb Rouse earns CFP® certification and Taylor Stafford advances to Operations and Compliance Manager as the firm marks 30 years of client-first service

COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cravens & Company Advisors, LLC (CCA) today announced that Caleb Rouse has earned CFP® certification and that Taylor Stafford has been promoted to Operations and Compliance Manager after earning the Certified Securities Compliance Professional (CSCP) designation.

Caleb Rouse, CFP® | Advisor and Investment Analyst

Rouse has completed CFP Board's education, examination, experience, and ethics requirements and is now authorized to use the CFP® certification marks. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Tennessee Technological University, completed CFP Board-registered coursework through Boston University, and holds the Series 65 license.

Since joining CCA in 2023, Rouse has become an integral contributor to the firm's investment research process, including its proprietary Quality Focus equity strategy.

"When we promoted Caleb earlier this year, we said he was the future of this firm. Earning CFP® certification is another important step in that journey. His commitment to mastering his craft and serving clients well is exactly what we want to cultivate at CCA," said Wayne Cravens, President and Lead Advisor of Cravens & Company Advisors.

Taylor Stafford, MBA, CSCP | Operations and Compliance Manager

Stafford has been promoted from Executive Assistant and Operations Coordinator to Operations and Compliance Manager. Reporting to Sandra Wilson, Director of Operations and Client Services, she now manages day-to-day execution of the firm's operational, client billing, and compliance activities.

Stafford holds an MBA and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Tennessee Technological University. She earned the Certified Securities Compliance Professional (CSCP) designation through the University of St. Thomas School of Law in partnership with the National Society of Compliance Professionals. The program focuses on compliance for SEC- and FINRA-regulated investment advisers and broker-dealers.

"In our business, trust is everything, and strong compliance and operations help protect that trust every day. Taylor's promotion and completion of the CSCP program reflect both her growth and how seriously this firm takes the responsibility of serving clients well," said Cravens.

The announcements follow CCA's April appointment of Benjamin Doty, CFA, as Director of Investments, continuing its deliberate investment in people and capabilities.

About Cravens & Company Advisors, LLC

Cravens & Company Advisors is an independent, SEC-registered wealth management firm founded by Wayne Cravens and headquartered in Cookeville, Tennessee. For three decades, the firm has provided high-net-worth individuals, families, executives, and business owners with a fiduciary, client-first approach to comprehensive wealth management, combining rigorous investment discipline with the deep personal relationships only a boutique firm can deliver. CCA manages client assets on a fully discretionary basis and serves clients across the Southeast and the broader US. 

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CFP Board owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States.

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