Robert Jones is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Collins Family Office and T.A. McKay & Co., Inc. Jones is the sole member of Kairos Investment Holdings LLC, which manages oil and gas royalties. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerances and objectives, using a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers, and serves as adviser to multiple unregistered private pooled investment vehicles for accredited investors.

Melissa Giles is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Americana Partners, LLC since 2019. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Giles also holds a role as a registered representative with Saxony Securities, Inc. alongside her advisory work. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

William Carsey is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for over a decade. Carsey serves on the Board of Directors for The Junior League of Houston Foundation, where he is involved in governance and fund oversight. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers tailored portfolios across a broad range of investment vehicles and manages multiple private pooled investment funds for accredited investors.

John Piland is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm tailors portfolios to client risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and serves as adviser to multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

David Darst is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 52 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at The Family Office USA Ltd. and Morgan Stanley. Darst is also an accomplished author, having written multiple books unrelated to investment. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, discretionary investment, and wealth management services to individuals, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients, as well as corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of investment strategies and vehicles, incorporating alternative investments and selective options strategies for eligible clients.

Phillip Knight is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Americana Partners, LLC and Saxony Securities, Inc., having previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, Knight is involved in nonprofit work as Treasurer and Board Member of High Sky Children's Ranch and President of the Board for the Cameron Stotts Foundation, both serving community causes in Midland, Texas. He also owns a salt delivery business, Midland Salt Co., and provides bookkeeping support for an interior design firm. Americana Partners offers financial planning, consulting, and discretionary wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment portfolios across various asset classes and serves as investment manager for multiple private pooled investment vehicles, utilizing technology platforms and maintaining a network of affiliated entities to support its client offerings.

Matthew Celenza is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Boulevard Family Wealth, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of Boulevard Insurance Strategies, LLC, an insurance sales and investment-related business. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals—including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients—as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerances and objectives and offers access to a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers, including private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Amy Ogden is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Americana Partners, LLC and Saxony Securities, Inc., having previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Ogden serves on the advisory board of TriState Capital Bank. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios across a range of investment vehicles and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for accredited investors, integrating technology platforms and third-party managers in its process.

Ben Davidson is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Before joining Americana Partners in 2022, he worked at JP Morgan & Chase from 2019 to 2021 and held academic positions at the University of North Carolina and University of South Carolina. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and manages several private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Robert Wellington IV is a financial advisor with Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He is a founding partner and managing director at Americana Partners. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a diverse range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Michael Schaufele is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for accredited investors.

Alex Zengo is a financial advisor with Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Saxony Securities, Inc, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., and Morgan Stanley. He is also involved with Americana Partners International, a division serving international clients. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers tailored portfolio management, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms, and serves as adviser to multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Thomas Kowalchuk is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has a cumulative 13 years of industry experience across firms including Dynasty Financial Partners and Samalin Wealth. Outside of finance, he has been involved with TJay Music, LLC since 2007. Americana Partners offers financial planning, consulting, discretionary investment, and wealth management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, options, structured products, and alternative investments, with a focus on customized client solutions and integration of family-office administrative services.