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.

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.

David Obenberger is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Deer Park, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Geneos Wealth Management since 2007 and at Rockwell Wealth Management since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent representative with various insurance carriers for fixed products. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services. The firm employs multiple analytic approaches and offers customizable portfolios, combining continuous account monitoring with discretionary trading authority.

Samara Terrill is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Holm & Cawley Financial Group, Third Seven Capital, ProEquities, and Synergy Advisory Group. Since 2016, she has also been involved in life, health, and accident insurance sales. Belpointe serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing customized portfolios with a range of active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Barbour is an investment advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Chase and BBVA-related firms. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in insurance sales and marketing, including Medicare and annuities. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-platform model services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs model-based strategies combining proprietary and third-party sub-advisers, offering access to a range of investment options including equities, fixed income, private placements, and digital-asset-related exposures.

Kyle Pledger is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He is currently with Cetera Planning Partners and has held roles at Avantax Planning Partners and other affiliated firms. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a financial analyst and associate financial planner at related entities specializing in financial planning and portfolio management. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice, with additional services including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider.

Kenneth Holder is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, VALIC Financial Advisors, Vivint Smart Homes, and Darden. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm offers an integrated service model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Matthew Murch is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Cetera Planning Partners. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and various Cetera-affiliated firms. He is involved in Integrated Tax and Wealth Strategies, where he integrates tax planning with portfolio management, and also provides consulting and financial planning support to affiliated CPA firms. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s approach includes diversified allocations aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by a broader Cetera network that provides extensive custodial, clearing, and pension-related resources.

Brian Stephens is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera Planning Partners and has held previous roles within the Cetera network as well as other financial and accounting-related positions. Stephens also serves in various trustee and fiduciary roles and is involved in community organizations such as the Lafayette Place Section Two Property Owners Association. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives, supported by an integrated network of affiliated custodial and advisory resources.

Joseph Webster is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera Planning Partners and has held roles at several affiliated firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Avantax. Webster is also involved with BCOR Administrative Services LLC, where he focuses on client service and collaboration with CPAs. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services within a diversified, document-driven investment process supported by a broad Cetera network.

Richard Welch is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior firms include GWFS Equities, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Bryson Stacy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Flexitallic, Critical 2 Way, and Best Buy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Seale is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Baytown, TX, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and registered Series 63 and Series 66. He has 21 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jana Ballinger is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Baytown, TX, with four years at the firm. Her prior experience includes roles with the Baytown Chamber of Commerce and Community Resource Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options, operating a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jonathan Wilder is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Assistant Operations Officer in the United States Army Reserves, assisting with planning operations for a unit of approximately 55 personnel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Hannah Briggs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mont Belvieu, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, she worked at Presidio Wealth Partners, Avidian Wealth Solutions, Fidelity Investments, and several other financial firms. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sylvia Guerra is a ChFC® designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones since 2025. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc/Bank of America for six years and Wells Fargo Clearing for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Justin Connell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Travis Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baytown, TX, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Community Resource Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, LP, and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. Smith is also involved with Dragonfly Paradise Inc., a real estate rental business in New Braunfels, TX. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.