Lakhaun Mckinley is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at MNM Vested, LLC, a firm he founded in 2015, and has also worked at Origin Financial since 2021. Outside of financial advising, Mckinley owns ThemeParkJoy.com, an Amazon affiliate site focused on Disney merchandise, and provides financial counseling services to military service members through Zeiders Enterprises. MNM Vested, LLC is a fee-only financial planning and advisory firm serving individual clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning services, including tax preparation and small-business planning, and follows an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory emphasizing diversification and a buy-and-hold strategy.

Sam Ghaly is a financial advisor at Santa Monica Wealth Management, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Santa Monica Wealth Management since 2018 and previously at Cambridge Investment Research advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Santa Monica Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach with a multi-year market-cycle perspective, emphasizing long-term holdings and strategic use of cash, managing approximately $21.7 million across 35 client accounts.

John Hinrichs is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising, operating through Celtic Capital Corporation since 1997. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Houston, TX. In addition to his advisory work, Hinrichs maintains an active law practice providing arbitration and mediation services. Celtic Capital Corporation is an independent, fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small business owners. The firm combines comprehensive financial planning with investment supervisory services, employing a strategy that blends passive index and ETF exposures with selected active funds, dividend-paying stocks, and fixed income to build diversified portfolios.

David Tolson is a financial advisor with Arete Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Arete Advisors, he operated as a sole proprietor and worked at LPL Financial LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he spends a significant portion of his time as an insurance agent at Arete Insurance Services, LLC. Arete Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, privately held businesses, and corporate retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with customized portfolio management and serves clients through wrap fee programs and managed platforms provided by LPL Financial.

Preston Cherry is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He leads Concurrent Wealth Management in Houston, TX, an independent firm where he provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management. His background includes positions at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay and Texas Tech University. Concurrent Wealth Management serves individual households, business owners, and retirement plan sponsors through a virtual, meeting-based planning process that emphasizes strategic, long-term asset allocation using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs. The firm also incorporates financial therapy techniques in its planning and offers subscription-based advisory services alongside educational programs and corporate wellness workshops.

Charles Adi is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of Blueprint 360 LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2018. Prior to founding Blueprint 360, he worked at Wealth Development Strategies Investment Advisory, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance brokerage and leads a digital platform focused on financial education. Blueprint 360 provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a customized, long-term investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by educational seminars and a paid digital education platform.

Quenton Nolte is a financial advisor at Nytrx LLC in Cypress, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at IBM and PCPC Direct before founding Msgs Global Inc, an online portal for free learning and sharing, where he remains involved in development and marketing. Nytrx LLC provides web-based investment management to individual investors and consulting services to employer-sponsored retirement plans, using model-driven processes and Schwab’s iRebal platform for automated rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios involving ETFs, stocks, and cash, operating primarily through electronic client interactions.

Mamdouh Isak is a financial advisor at Optifolio with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Stubbs Overbeck & Associates since 1988, as well as Global Leverage & Investments Inc since 1985. Optifolio provides portfolio management, investment advisory, and financial consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm employs a tailored investment process that incorporates multiple analysis methods and uses strategies such as derivatives, short sales, and leverage, with a particular focus on charitable and corporate clients alongside individual accounts.

Raymond Hawkins is a CFA® charterholder and principal of RMH Capital Advisors, LLC in Houston, TX, with 24 years of industry experience. He has led RMH Capital Advisors since 2005. RMH Capital Advisors provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis, managing approximately $37.25 million across 73 accounts as of December 2024.

J. Pannell is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at DP Capital Management, Inc. in Houston, TX. He has been with the firm since 2008. DP Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management along with financial planning and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term purchase strategy based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities.

John Gray is a financial advisor at Hamilton Gray Wealth Management LLC in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with his independent firm since 2016. Hamilton Gray Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, multi-generational families, and related entities. The firm acts as a family CFO, coordinating with attorneys, accountants, and insurance advisers, and uses a top-down, asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Hi there! 👋 Allow me to introduce you to my firm, Wealth and Plan. First of all let's clear up the type of people that we do best work for: - High Earning Professionals and Families in Their 30's and 40's. __________ Now that we've got that out of the way, here's my best attempt at a "short" backstory: I decided to become a financial planner the day my parents were turned away by a financial advisor for not meeting the firm's underlying asset minimum. This led me to study Finance with a focus in personal financial planning at the University of Houston (Go Coogs!). While there, I ended up interning with the same company that turned my parents away... 🫠 After graduating college, I joined Merrill Lynch and hit my first crossroad: Do I go all in and become a financial advisor (at a young age of 22 😅), or do I learn the industry inside out before making the jump? __________ I chose the latter and invested the next 8 years split between Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan and a boutique financial planning firm, where I: - Became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® - Served as the client service advisor for 300+ high and ultra-high net worth families - Served as the portfolio manager overlooking $200 million+ in client assets - Served as a financial planner, building 30+ comprehensive financial plans focused on retirement planning, investment planning, estate planning, and much more. __________ Then, in January 2026, I took a big leap of faith and left a steady paycheck, fully paid benefits, and a lucrative career that many dream of... In February 2026, Wealth and Plan was born with a simple goal in mind: - Make financial planning more approachable So, if you’re a young family or a professional in your 30’s or 40’s and think that finding a financial planner or advisor is a bit intimidating, we may be the right fit. We pride ourselves on three core values: - Education - Transparency - Real guidance WHILE you're building your wealth, not only after You can find a whole bunch more about us on our website: https://www.wealthandplan.com And, if you've made it this far and are unsure whether or not we’re the right firm for you, feel free to reach out! I’m always happy to chat. If we are not the right fit, that's okay. We are more than happy to recommend a different planner or provide some resources based on your situation 😊

Dean Alexander is the principal of Alexander, Dean D., an investment management firm based in Houston, TX. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 8 years of experience in investment advising. Dean has an extensive background in financial services, including roles at American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and IDS Life Insurance Company, and he has been a CPA since 1982. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains a tax preparation and planning practice through Dean Alexander, CPA. Alexander, Dean D. provides equity-focused portfolio management and mutual fund selection for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and investment companies. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversification, valuation-driven stock selection, and sector-level asset allocation tailored to client preferences.

Biniam Keleta is the president and sole advisor at Westcenter Advisors Ltd, based in Houston, TX, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at firms including Royal Fund Management, LLC and IMS Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an insurance agency, Westcenter Financial, Inc. Westcenter Advisors Ltd provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan advisory services including ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) roles, financial planning, and public seminars. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, non-profits, and employer retirement plans, offering customized investment programs and educational workshops alongside flexible financial planning options.

Matthew Edgar is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is a principal of Edgar Investment Management, LLC in Houston, TX, and previously served as a managing partner at Edgar and Edgar CPAs LLC, providing accounting and tax services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a short-term rental business. Edgar Investment Management provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and business portfolios. The firm’s investment approach centers on fundamental analysis and strategic asset allocation, incorporating tax considerations into portfolio construction and planning.

Guang Li is a financial advisor at Southmore Financial Advisory LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to founding his advisory firm in 2023, he worked at Shell Oil from 2012 to 2020. He is also a member of the Houston Tsinghua Alumni Association, a nonprofit alumni group. Southmore Financial Advisory LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with fee-only investment management and financial planning. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a combination of passive and active strategies to create tailored portfolios based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Eric Sandrock is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving as the sole advisor at Performance Investment Group since 2010. His background includes registration with the NFL Players Association and development of financial planning materials for professional athletes. Performance Investment Group is an independent registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs an academically grounded, passive investment approach emphasizing broad diversification and systematic factor exposures, primarily using institutional mutual funds.

Michael Schellinger is a financial advisor at Synergy Wealth Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at William Joseph Capital Management and currently manages multiple affiliated insurance and consulting businesses. Schellinger is also a co-founder of Basket Brigade Houston, a nonprofit organization. Synergy Wealth Management is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a financial-planning-driven approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analyses to construct diversified portfolios organized by risk levels, with discretionary trading authority and ongoing account monitoring.

Sean Butler is the principal advisor at SKB Advisory, LLC in Houston, TX, with seven years of experience in the financial industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at HD Vest Insurance Agency LLC and HD Vest Investment Services. Butler also owns and manages Sean K Butler CPA, LLC, an accounting and tax preparation firm. SKB Advisory provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, value-driven investment approach and offers employer benefit plan services and educational seminars, implementing client portfolios in coordination with a third-party money manager.

Olabode Oniya is a financial advisor at OM Investments in Houston, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Fidelity Investments, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a marketing services business and maintains an active insurance license. OM Investments provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, including an ERISA 3(21) fiduciary role for qualified plans. The firm manages accounts using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, offering services on fixed or hourly fees and conducting regular portfolio reviews.