Capabilities
Systems Experience
At PYEK Group, we specialize in delivering comprehensive management, strategic investment, and advisory solutions tailored for the hospitality and entertainment industries. With decades of experience, our team partners with businesses to enhance operations, drive growth, and provide financial leadership through every phase of your company’s journey.
Our three core divisions — Pyek Management, Pyek Capital, and Pyek Strategic Advisory — offer a seamless suite of services designed to help you manage, grow, and thrive.
Pyek Financial provides expert Fractional CFO services, transaction support, capital sourcing, and accounting oversight to drive business growth. Our strategic solutions—spanning financial planning, cash flow management, risk mitigation, and performance analysis—help businesses navigate complex financial challenges with confidence.
Ray DeLaughter
CEO - Finance
Jerry Boettcher
CFO Advisor
Jeff Bosworth
CFO Advisor
Zac Frost
Head of Carolinas Market
Michael Hahn
CFO Advisor
Aimee DeLaughter
Analyst
Andrew Boettcher
Analyst
Murray Morgan
Analyst
Vineeta Juthani
Controller
CEO - Finance
Ray DeLaughter is the founder and Managing Partner of PYEK Financial. He has a unique skill-set that comes from experience as a small business owner and experience consulting with Fortune 500 companies. Before leading Pyek Financial Ray worked in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Restructuring Group at Deloitte Consulting. He has extensive experience in finance, including budgeting & forecasting, performance management, organization restructuring, and investment due diligence. Ray has a BA in Finance from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina.
CFO Advisor
Jerry Boettcher has experience as a sole proprietor, manager of a multi-office office sales team, and as an adviser to C-suite executives in the areas of finance and business development. Focus areas include financial modeling, data analytics, BI development, reporting, and project management. Jerry has a BA in Religious Studies from Rice University.
CFO Advisor
Jeff Bosworth is a finance professional with a deep background in oil and gas, from owning a small business to supporting multi-billion-dollar assets for an international oil company. He has extensive experience in financial modeling, budgeting, planning, analysis, and board-level presentations. Jeff has a BBA in Finance from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Texas.
Head of Carolinas Market
Zac Frost is the Head of the Carolinas Market for Pyek Financial. He has a unique background and skill set that comes from over two decades of leadership experience in corporate finance, investment banking, capital markets, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). He successfully worked with Fidus Partners, Brookwood Associates, Lazard, and Banc of America Securities, held operating roles with First Data and West Corporation, and has partnered with clients both small and large, on a national and international scale. He has a passion for working with high performing owner/management teams and businesses that are on significant growth trajectories.
Zac has served on several not-for-profit board of directors including the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Charlotte chapter, and actively serves within his church’s leadership team. Zac earned a BA from Bowdoin College (where he played on the men’s soccer team) and earned an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
CFO Advisor
Michael Hahn is a CFO Advisor with VantageCFO. His background in military aviation, development, and Fortune 500 corporate finance gives him the unique perspective of how to execute well under pressure while building resilient systems and developing people that sustain enterprises for the long run.
Before joining the VantageCFO team, Mike worked for the US Army as a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot, specializing in aviation logistics and operations both during peacetime and at war. In addition to military service, Mike worked in real estate development following his exit from active duty and made a successful pivot to corporate finance with WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram platforms within Meta. Mike has extensive experience in aviation logistics and operations, development, and finance, operating both at the small business and worldwide enterprise levels. Michael earned his BA in Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from the University of Texas.
Analyst
Aimee DeLaughter is the dream wife of an entrepreneur. Her analytical mind and ability to transform data into meaningful insights separates VantageCFO from its competitors. Focus areas include data analytics, BI development, and project management. Aimee has a BA and Masters in Bio-medical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Analyst
Andrew Boettcher is a sales and data professional who specializes in SQL, BI development, and data connections. Focus areas include Tableau, data science, and process automation. He gives our clients insights into their business by turning raw data into information they can use. Andrew has a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology Human Performance with a minor in Business from Stephen F. Austin University.
Analyst
Andrew Boettcher is a sales and data professional who specializes in SQL, BI development, and data connections. Focus areas include Tableau, data science, and process automation. He gives our clients insights into their business by turning raw data into information they can use. Andrew has a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology Human Performance with a minor in Business from Stephen F. Austin University.
Controller
Vineeta Juthani serves as the Controller for Pyek Group and brings over 13 years of professional experience in the Accounting, Audit, and Finance realm. She specializes in delivering financial statements, fraud management, and data analytics, with a strong background in point-of-sale systems. Vineeta graduated with honors during her first Master's in Commerce from Mumbai University, India. She pursued her second Masters in Professional Accounting from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Vineeta thrives in the dynamic and versatile environment of the Waterpark and Entertainment Industry and works with the principle – Stay humble, working hard and being kind.
Ray DeLaughter is the founder and Managing Partner of PYEK Financial. He has a unique skill-set that comes from experience as a small business owner and experience consulting with Fortune 500 companies. Before leading Pyek Financial Ray worked in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Restructuring Group at Deloitte Consulting. He has extensive experience in finance, including budgeting & forecasting, performance management, organization restructuring, and investment due diligence. Ray has a BA in Finance from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina.
Jerry Boettcher has experience as a sole proprietor, manager of a multi-office office sales team, and as an adviser to C-suite executives in the areas of finance and business development. Focus areas include financial modeling, data analytics, BI development, reporting, and project management. Jerry has a BA in Religious Studies from Rice University.
Jeff Bosworth is a finance professional with a deep background in oil and gas, from owning a small business to supporting multi-billion-dollar assets for an international oil company. He has extensive experience in financial modeling, budgeting, planning, analysis, and board-level presentations. Jeff has a BBA in Finance from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Texas.
Zac Frost is the Head of the Carolinas Market for Pyek Financial. He has a unique background and skill set that comes from over two decades of leadership experience in corporate finance, investment banking, capital markets, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). He successfully worked with Fidus Partners, Brookwood Associates, Lazard, and Banc of America Securities, held operating roles with First Data and West Corporation, and has partnered with clients both small and large, on a national and international scale. He has a passion for working with high performing owner/management teams and businesses that are on significant growth trajectories.
Zac has served on several not-for-profit board of directors including the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Charlotte chapter, and actively serves within his church’s leadership team. Zac earned a BA from Bowdoin College (where he played on the men’s soccer team) and earned an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Michael Hahn is a CFO Advisor with VantageCFO. His background in military aviation, development, and Fortune 500 corporate finance gives him the unique perspective of how to execute well under pressure while building resilient systems and developing people that sustain enterprises for the long run.
Before joining the VantageCFO team, Mike worked for the US Army as a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot, specializing in aviation logistics and operations both during peacetime and at war. In addition to military service, Mike worked in real estate development following his exit from active duty and made a successful pivot to corporate finance with WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram platforms within Meta. Mike has extensive experience in aviation logistics and operations, development, and finance, operating both at the small business and worldwide enterprise levels. Michael earned his BA in Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from the University of Texas.
Aimee DeLaughter is the dream wife of an entrepreneur. Her analytical mind and ability to transform data into meaningful insights separates VantageCFO from its competitors. Focus areas include data analytics, BI development, and project management. Aimee has a BA and Masters in Bio-medical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Andrew Boettcher is a sales and data professional who specializes in SQL, BI development, and data connections. Focus areas include Tableau, data science, and process automation. He gives our clients insights into their business by turning raw data into information they can use. Andrew has a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology Human Performance with a minor in Business from Stephen F. Austin University.
Murray Morgan has a background in market analysis and network administration. Her attention to detail sets the tone for excellence in VantageCFO deliverables, and she never shies from work needed to get jobs done right. Focus areas include financial modeling and reporting. Murray has a BA in Marketing Research from the University of Alabama.
Vineeta Juthani serves as the Controller for Pyek Group and brings over 13 years of professional experience in the Accounting, Audit, and Finance realm. She specializes in delivering financial statements, fraud management, and data analytics, with a strong background in point-of-sale systems. Vineeta graduated with honors during her first Master's in Commerce from Mumbai University, India. She pursued her second Masters in Professional Accounting from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Vineeta thrives in the dynamic and versatile environment of the Waterpark and Entertainment Industry and works with the principle – Stay humble, working hard and being kind.