Executive Team

H. Quincy Long is the Founder & CEO of Quest Trust Company and works in the Houston corporate office. Quincy has been a licensed Texas attorney since 1991, specializing in real estate, and has been a fee attorney for American Title Company. In 1990, Quincy received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston, and continued his education, receiving his Masters of Law in 1997. He has sat on the board of directors of the Realty Investment Club of Houston (RICH), the second largest real estate club in the country, and maintains the title of Certified IRA Service Professional, CISP. Quincy is also the author of numerous articles on self-directed IRAs and other real estate related topics, many of which can be found on the Quest Trust Company website, and in addition, Dyches Boddiford and George Yeiter, CPA, co-authored with Quincy to write the book “Real Estate Investment Using Self-Directed IRAs and Other Retirement Plans.”Widely known for his enthusiasm, attention to detail and knowledge of the Self-Directed retirement industry, he is one of the most sought after key note speakers in the nation. Quincy can often be spotted in his office reading and learning more to prepare for one his many, highly-attended lectures on topics including self-directed retirement plans, real estate, unrelated business income tax, land trusts, mortgage foreclosures, etc. Quincy enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with family and friends in his free time.

As the President of Quest Trust Company, Nathan Long oversees the operations of the company and aids in improving the practices implemented. After joining his brother, Quincy and the Quest Trust Company team in 2007, Nathan has aided in growing the company to over ninety employees located in four different cities, with continued expansion expected in the near future. Prior to working at Quest Trust Company, Nathan was in the automotive industry for over 17 years as an upper level executive for Automotive Investment Group, AIG, and participated in growing the ABC Nissan Branch in Phoenix, Arizona. Nathan also holds the title of Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP), from the Institute of Certified Bankers. Throughout his time with Quest, Nathan has focused his time and efforts on providing superb customer service and developing excellent educational resources. As a devout vegan, Nathan loves animals and has a passion for cooking. In his spare time, he can be found working with rescued animals and travelling.

Forrest Clark serves as Executive Vice President and sits on Quest Trust Companys Board Committee, the leadership team responsible for setting the corporate strategy, goals and annual targets for the company. Forrest graduated from the University of Texas in 1966 and went on to serve in Germany during the Vietnam war as company commander of mechanized infantry company. In 1973, Forrest graduated from South Texas College of Law and continued in Human Resources Management for 15 years. In 1984, Forrest started a real estate closing company that specialized in HUD and VA foreclosures. In 1988, while Forrest worked at the HUD closing company, it became the largest contracted closing office in the nation. President of Quest Trust Company, H. Quincy Long and Forrest, both Real Estate Attorneys, began working together in 2003. As Vice President at Quest Trust Company, Forrest enjoys helping clients and staff with questions on asset valuations, law suits and other special projects. Forrest is married to Patricia Clark, a retired Presbyterian minister. Forrest and his wife have two grown children and three grandchildren.

Beatriz Oliva Adkins is the Executive Vice President within Quest Trust Company. After graduating from the University of Texas in San Antonio with a Bachelor’s degree in business management, Beatriz joined Quest Trust Company as an IRA Specialist. In her past several years with Quest, she has proved her extensive knowledge on finance and investing as well as her strong expertise in areas such as social media, management and sales techniques. Beatriz received the designation of Certified IRA Services Professional from the Institute of Certified Bankers in 2013, at the time making her the youngest CISP in the United States. Additionally, she sits on the Executive Management Committee, the leadership team responsible for setting the corporate strategy, annual goals and mission of the company. She is passionate about the advancement of women in the investment industry and serves as a mentor to many young women who work for Quest Trust Company. In her spare time, Beatriz enjoys travelling and spending time with her husband Chris and their daughter Penelope.

Krystal Washington joined Quest Trust Company in 2013 and currently holds the position of VP of Investment Services. Krystal joined the Quest team as an internal processor and quickly moved her way up to an executive position. Having the opportunity to work in almost every department during her time at Quest, she has been instrumental in revamping and restructuring multiple departments. In 2017, Washington became CISP certified with the American Bankers Association. Her expertise is in funding notes, real estate and private entities, and she also works closely with multiple internal committees at Quest, overseeing the growth and development of the transaction team. In her free time, she enjoys taking trips and spending time with her husband and son.

Alice Ficca serves as the Vice President of Client Services for Quest Trust Company, managing the daily operations of multiple departments. She joined the company in 2015 as the Quest receptionist and moved to multiple departments within the company including Quality Control, Accounts Receivable, Account Services, and Transfers. After earning her CISP (Certified IRA Services Professional) designation with the American Bankers Association, she began overseeing Front Desk, Logistics, Account Services, Transfers, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and our Dallas office location. She also serves as the supervisor for our internal management course and co-chair of Quest’s education committee, where she teaches the importance of our world-famous customer services and ways to implement it within the company. When she is not at work she enjoys yoga, weightlifting, and traveling in her free time.