Houston, TX Woodway Drive Office

James Bashaw is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at International Assets Investment Management, B. Riley Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he serves on the boards of nonprofit organizations such as the Catholic Endowment Foundation of Galveston Houston and Catholic Charities, volunteers with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and is also a published author. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes both firm- and third-party investment models with a blend of passive and active strategies, offering financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms.

Andrew Cashiola is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial Services, Ameriprise Financial Services, Hilltop Securities, Morgan Keegan & Company, and UBS Financial Services. Independent Financial Group, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and programs, employing model-based strategies that combine active and passive investments across standard risk profiles.

Travis Bashaw is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Houston, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2025, he worked for nine years at Better Homes and Gardens/Gary Greene. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, combining strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios with both passive and active investment exposures.

Alexander Creede is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2022 and previously spent eight years at International Assets Advisory. He volunteers with Segway Tours of Houston, assisting with driving and tour support. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of firm- and third-party investment models, blending passive and active strategies across risk profiles, with ongoing due diligence and monitoring.

Matthew Speed is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 10 years and Texas Dow Employees Credit for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers teaching personal finance and economics to high school students at the Bluebonnet Homeschool Scholars Cooperative. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both firm and third-party models to create tailored investment strategies.