Kyle Pledger

Thomas Badgett is a financial advisor at Gulf Coast RIA with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Gulf Coast RIA since 2022. Prior to this, he spent ten years at MoneyBlock and has served as president of Bay Area Asset Management for over two decades. Outside of finance, he is involved in non-investment related sales activities with Gulf Coast Truck & Equipment and Bay Area Firearms, Inc. Gulf Coast RIA is a state-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management to individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven approach that integrates fundamental and technical analysis with systematic tools and actively managed strategies.

Juanita Finley is a financial advisor at Texas Capital Management with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been affiliated with Clemmons Wealth Management LLC dba Texas Capital Management since 1997. Texas Capital Management provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $53 million in assets across about 200 client relationships, offering customized portfolios through separately managed accounts or strategic asset allocation with a tactical overlay.

With over 15 years of experience in financial planning, I’m here to collaborate with you to turn your intentions into prosperity. As a Certified Financial Planner with an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership, I bring a deep wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to every conversation. My journey in finance has been shaped by a passion for helping others, guided by my faith and love for family. I started as a Series 7 licensed advisor, directly managing client assets. Now with my current 66 license, I focus on providing timely, actionable advice tailored to those who need a trusted second opinion or a personal CFO. At my firm, I collaborate with high earners and high net worth professionals who are hands-on with their finances but need expert guidance to unlock their full potential. I see myself not just as an advisor, but as a creative visionary and meticulous strategist, working alongside you to prioritize what matters most in your financial life.

Ledell Johnson is a financial advisor at JI Financial Services, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Securities and USA Financial Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent and is involved in mineral leasing and real estate activities. JI Financial Services, LLC is an independent investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a combination of long- and short-term strategies, primarily managing client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew Berti is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at RHP Wealth Management. His prior roles include positions at Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, Speight Asset Management, and a brief tenure at Joes Crab Shack. RHP Wealth Management is a five-advisor team managing approximately $345 million in discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers diversified, tax-aware asset allocation strategies and provides a range of wealth management services, including discretionary investment management, financial planning, subscription-based planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Michele Jones is a financial advisor at RHP Wealth Management with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of financial advising, she is a silent owner of a communications company, Votel Communications. RHP Wealth Management is a five-advisor team managing approximately $345 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities, offering wealth management services such as discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with a focus on diversified, tax-aware asset allocation.