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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.

I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who helps pre‑retirees gain the clarity and confidence they need to step into (early) retirement with purpose. Through my firm, A Small Investment, I guide clients in organizing their finances, planning sustainable retirement income, and making values based decisions that support both their lifestyle and legacy. With more than 15 years of experience, I am known for simplifying complex financial topics so clients can make informed choices without feeling overwhelmed. My commitment to unbiased, stewardship, and focused guidance began after witnessing the impact of conflicted advice early in my financial life. A turning point that shaped my belief that people deserve transparent, trustworthy planning. Today, I serve as a steady guide for those preparing for retirement or exploring work optional living. My mission is to help you do that on purpose, with peace of mind and financial clarity that supports the life and legacy you are building.

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® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at RHP Wealth Management since 2023 and previously was with Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC and Speight Asset Management, LLC. Based in Houston, TX, he is part of a five-advisor team at RHP. RHP Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities with discretionary investment management and a range of financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $345 million in discretionary assets and emphasizes diversified, tax-aware portfolio construction aligned with clients’ risk tolerance and time horizons.

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.