The Team
Ray Evans, CFP(R) - Managing Partner
Ray Evans is Managing Partner and Founder of Pegasus Capital Management, a firm dedicated to a customized approach to wealth management.
Ray started his career advising individuals and small businesses at one of the large national investment firms. Dissatisfied with the one-size-fits-all approach to financial planning, Ray set out to create a unique and personal approach to wealth management. Founded in 1990, Pegasus Capital Management brings together customized teams of specialists to provide each client the appropriate and most comprehensive wealth management advice.
Ray has received numerous recognitions and appointments including:
¨ The DALBAR Financial Professional Seal, a national award recognizing financial professionals who have achieved overall excellence in the area of client trust, quality of advice, and satisfaction
¨ Kansas City Magazine’s 2007 Five Star Wealth Managers
¨ University of Kansas Alumni Association National Board of Directors
¨ KU Endowment Association’s Board of Trustees, Finance Committee Board
Additionally, Ray adds the title of author to his many roles. He has written articles for The Kansas City Business Journal, Wealth Resources, and contributed to the book You Can’t Afford the School of Hard Knocks.
Whether financial planning or football – when Ray is passionate about something, he gives 150%. He is an active member of the KU Alumni Association, coaches 5th Grade basketball and football and has a dedicated Elvis room in his house (we were serious about the 150%). Ray also enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children.
Ray holds a bachelor’s degree in business and a MBA from the University of Kansas.
Michelle deSilva - Associate Wealth Manager
Michelle deSilva joined Pegasus Capital Management in August 2008 bringing a range of skills, experience and client service expertise. Michelle works directly with clients as part of the company's team of specialists providing each client comprehensive wealth management advice. Prior to joining Pegasus, Michelle served as special advisor to the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, responsible for overseeing an initiative to educate financial advisors on new charitable asset management opportunties for their clients. Before working for the Foundation, Michelle was with Thomson Financial Services of Boston as its Sales Consulting Manager. In her position, she managed international technical and functional sales support and product management for Thomson's investment portfolio management computer systems. Michelle also spent five years with Fidelity Investments of Boston.
Michelle is a current member of the Board of Directors for Starlight Theatre as well as the Truman Medical Foundation and Women's Health Initiative.
Michelle received her Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Shawna Pilsl - Practice Manager
Shawna joined Pegasus Capital Management in October 1999, bringing with her more than 24 years of industry and administrative experience. Shawna is responsible for day-to-day operations, handling all client service issues, processing of new business, client meeting preparation, execution of trades, scheduling, client communication and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Prior to joining Pegasus, Shawna worked at Kidder, Peabody and Piper Jaffray. She currently holds a Series 7 registration - General Securities Representative.
Shawna resides in Olathe, KS, with her husband, Jim and son, Alex.
Laurie Hartman - Wealth Plan Specialist
Laurie Hartman joined Pegasus Capital Management in September 2007 as the firm’s wealth plan specialist, bringing seven years of experience in the wealth management industry. She is responsible for preparing and analyzing client portfolio information as well as overseeing day to day client management.
Prior to joining Pegasus, Laurie worked at New York Life serving as the senior agency assistant to the managing partner, helping to oversee the company’s Greater Kansas City General offices. She also worked closely with the management team to recruit new advisors and cultivate managers. Before working in the wealth management industry, Laurie worked for 14 years in the legal field with the Kansas Bar Association and the Office of Kansas Attorney General in Topeka.
Laurie graduated from Washburn University with a paralegal degree. She has also participated in the Life Office Management Association program, earning the ACS and ALMI designations. When Laurie isn’t working, she enjoys the outdoors, staying active and spending time with family and friends.
Kate Blatherwick Pickert - Relationship Manager
Kate Joined Pegasus Capital Management in July 2007 as the firm's relationship manager. She is responsible for ongoing client communications and website coordination as well as planning and implementing client events and activities.
Prior to joining Pegasus, Kate worked in broadcast news for more than 8 years. Most recently, as the 5 p.m. news producer at Kansas City's KMBC 9 (ABC) news, Kate won the 2006 Mid-America Regional Emmy for best newscast. Before working in broadcasting, Kate was a branch manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Kate graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.A. in English and a M.S. in Journalism. She is an active alumnae member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, having served as chairman of its KU alumnae advisory board. She is currently the policy & risk management adviser for the Chapter. Kate is also a member of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri.
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