Team

Mr. Butterfield started his investment/trading career in 1984 as a Professional Stock and Commodity Trader. He founded Butterfield Capital Advisors/The Blackbay Group in 1997, where he has been a Registered Investment Advisor. Todd’s savvy background helped him launch 7Fourteen Entertainment in 2004 with his wife Karrie. He was successful with DaBanggaz 314, Steve-T, Ray Da Kidd, Hollywood Colors, Kenny Knox, Lil Roge, and others. Most recently helped GloRilla’s “YeahGlo” become one of the top songs of 2024.

Todd W. Butterfield Owner

Mrs. Butterfield graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Columbia College, Chicago, Illinois, with a degree in Marketing and Business. She has been with The BlackBay Group, WyckoffSMI.com and LearnCrypto.io since inception as VP of Client Relations. In 2004, with her continual support of Music and the Arts, she started 7Fourteen Entertainment to help provide opportunities for hidden midwest talent, and Butter In the Field Music Publishing Company.

Karrie Butterfield OWNER

Gwendolyn Priestley: LA native, PR protégé turned industry leader. From top firms to corporate giants like Motown and No Limit Records, she’s reshaped the scene. Co-founder of PRP, her influence spans events, philanthropy, and media production. A Southern University alum, she’s dedicated to community and charity, calling Marina del Rey home.

Gwendolyn Priestley PUBLICIST

Krista Zielinski, affectionately known as “The Networking Queen” in music circles, brings a wealth of expertise to the table. With roots in multimedia and a lifelong passion for music, Krista has been a driving force since 2007. Specializing in public relations, artist management, and booking, she’s been instrumental in elevating countless careers.

Krista Zielinski NETWORKING

Qiara Allen Social Media

Owner of MidwestMixtapes & MidwestMixtapes Radio. 20 years of music marketing.