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.

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.

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.

Joseph Webster is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. He has held roles at several affiliated firms including Cetera and BCOR Administrative Services LLC. Webster also works with CPAs to deliver client service and develop financial solutions. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides 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 for individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, utilizing tax-intelligent strategies and firm-designed style allocation models.

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.

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.

Richard Welch is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, 65, and 63 designations. His prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Inc., Generation Equity, SolarWinds, Insight, and Capital One Investing LLC. 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 certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

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 at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Community Resource Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services. He is involved with Dragonfly Paradise Inc., a real estate rental business based in New Braunfels, Texas. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services that include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.