Meet the professionals who can help put your retirement on paper

Al Jefferson Ruffin, Jr., Founder & Owner

The founder and owner of Jefferson Matthews Wealth Solutions is Mr. Al Jefferson Ruffin, Jr. AJ prides himself on assisting his clients in accomplishing all of their financial goals. He spent more than 10 years as a successful and accomplished financial advisor with New York Life. AJ has been recognized nationally as one of the top advisors in his profession.

​AJ passionately focuses on providing comprehensive wealth management advice to individuals from various walks of life. He works with high net worth individuals, professionals, families and business owners all to achieve their financial goals.

Being a former football player at Auburn University, AJ is competitive and driven. His degree in finance in conjunction with his previous finance positions and 9 years of experience with Jefferson Matthews Wealth Solutions further improve his ability to assist his clients with the best opportunities suited for their specific financial situations and needs.

Deb Hosemann, Office Manager

Deb is originally from Iowa, where she grew up and lived for 20 years. Before moving to the beautiful state of Alabama 18 years ago, she resided in Louisiana with her ever-growing family. Deb is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a degree in Elementary Education, which she has utilized in both Iowa and Louisiana. With seven years of teaching experience and five years of directing a preschool, Deb has had tremendous opportunities to develop strong communication skills.

For the past 17 years, she has owned her own business in the heart of Hoover. Most recently, Deb published her first children’s book. She is the proud mother of four adult children and the grandmother of two beautiful little girls.
Today, Deb is thrilled to be a part of the Jefferson Matthews team and is eager to contribute her expertise as both an educator and a business owner to the continued growth of the company.

Kailyn Rainey-Mills, Director of Marketing

As a marketing professional at Jefferson Matthews Wealth Solutions, Kailyn creates innovative strategies to connect with clients on a personal level, enhance the brand’s presence, and generate leads through both digital and in-person initiatives. Her expertise in content creation, partnership management, and data-driven decision-making helps deliver results while fostering lasting, family-like relationships with clients.
Outside of work, Kailyn enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking, exploring various genres of music, and diving into interior design, where she expresses her creativity in meaningful ways.

Sal Velaquez, Insurance Intelligence

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Shah Azarian, Compliance & Investment Operations

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