Andy Prude CFP®, ChFC

Andy Prude (Managing Partner, LPL Financial Advisor) has worked in the financial services industry for
over 25 years. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in business administration from
Southeastern Louisiana University.

Prior to co-founding Pontchartrain Investment Management, he worked as an assistant vice-president and financial consultant for Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner, where he earned both the Certified Financial Planner™ and Chartered Financial Consultant® designations.

Andy has been an active volunteer, serving on many boards over the years, some of which include the East St. Tammany Events Center, the Rotary Club of Slidell, Slidell Chamber of Commerce, Slidell Historic Preservation, and many more. He is a life-long resident of Slidell, and currently lives with his wife Sue and two children Drew and Kate.

A word from Andy:
“Developing long lasting relationships with clients while helping them accomplish their most personal financial goals is by far the most rewarding part of what I do. I learned early, that surrounding myself with like-minded professionals with a desire do what is right was the most important thing that I could do to ensure a successful experience for my clients.

At Pontchartrain, we have purposely built a trusted team of tenured professionals which gives us the knowledge and ability to deliver comprehensive advice and exceptional service to our clients regarding the complex financial decisions that they are faced with daily.”