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.

Justin Haywood is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Haywood Wealth Management in Houston, TX, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Royal Harbor Partners and VALIC Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent licensed insurance agent. Haywood Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and participant account management for defined contribution plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods to guide investment decisions, favoring ETFs alongside mutual funds, equities, and fixed-income securities.

Henry Vail is a financial advisor at Sucré-Vail Wealth Advisors in Houston, TX, with 28 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Sucré-Vail Wealth Advisors since 2006, following a prior career at Vail & Associates from 1991 to 2020. Sucré-Vail Wealth Advisors is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment management, financial planning, consulting, and Personal CFO services, using fundamental analysis to build long-term portfolios composed of individual bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Margaret Sucre' Vail is the founder and sole advisor at Sucre'-Vail Wealth Advisors in Houston, TX, with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has led her firm since its inception in 1997. Sucre'-Vail Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, constructing individualized portfolios using individual bonds, low-cost mutual funds, and ETFs, with a focus on fundamental analysis and long-term investment orientation.

Brittni Haywood is a financial advisor at Haywood Wealth Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at the University of Texas Medical Branch and Methodist. Haywood Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and participant account management for defined contribution plans. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies guided by fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, primarily recommending ETFs alongside mutual funds, equities, and fixed-income securities.

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.

Lingyun Yang is a financial advisor at RHP Wealth Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RHP Wealth Management, Yang held roles at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Royal Harbor Partners, LLC, among others. RHP Wealth Management is a five-advisor team managing approximately $345 million in discretionary assets, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a diversified, tax-aware investment approach with discretionary portfolio management and offers a range of wealth management services including financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Glenn Royal is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at RHP Wealth Management. His career includes roles at Royal Harbor Partners, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. RHP Wealth Management is a five-advisor team managing approximately $345 million in discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, estates, and various organizations. The firm employs a diversified, tax-aware investment approach with multiple model strategies and offers services ranging from discretionary investment management to retirement plan consulting.

Cesar Olivares is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and SWBC Investment Company. International Assets Investment Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporations through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and may utilize third-party managers or wrap programs as part of its investment approach.

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.

Kyle Pledger is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax Investment Services, and Davis & Associates CPA Firm, where he also provides support for financial planning and research. In addition to his advisory work, Pledger is involved with Integrated Tax and Wealth Strategies as a financial analyst and serves as an associate financial planner at BCOR Administrative Services, focusing on financial plan creation and client relationship management. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative arrangements with independent CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm utilizes model-based style allocation strategies and discretionary portfolio management, supported by a structured investment process overseen by an Investment Advisory Committee.

Coby Culpepper is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at AE Wealth Management, Impact Partners Financial, and Edward Jones. Culpepper is also involved in insurance sales as an associate advisor with Impact Partners Financial. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients through a network of nearly 300 investment representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies.

Alan Olson is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC in Houston, TX, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Royal Fund Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Olson is also an insurance agent operating a separate insurance services business. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers unique access to select non-traded REITs and an options-writing overlay for enrolled clients.

Wyatt Broome is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC based in Houston, TX. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Broome's background includes positions at Fidelity Investments, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and AE Wealth Management. He is also an associate advisor with Impact Partners Financial, where he is involved in insurance sales. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $10.1 billion for nearly 29,615 clients through a network of almost 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies.

Cameron Miller is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and has previously worked with Cetera Wealth Services and Jones Tax and Financial Services Inc. Miller also serves as a board member for Jones Tax and Financial Services Inc., a family-owned tax and financial service company. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered Advisor Representatives. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets as of the end of 2025.

Matthew Murch is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently affiliated with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and has held positions with multiple related firms including Cetera Wealth Services and BCOR Administrative Services. His other business activities include consulting and developing tax-smart strategies in collaboration with CPA firms. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. offers portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered advisors. The firm manages approximately $7.57 billion in assets and employs tax-intelligent strategies alongside discretionary account management supported by investment policy statements.

Brian Stephens is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Integrated Tax and Wealth Strategies. Stephens also serves as a trustee and holds leadership roles in various family and community organizations in Baytown, TX. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily operates through a network of CPA firms and registered advisers, utilizing tax-intelligent strategies and discretionary management with over $7.5 billion in assets under management.