Tim Romero is the owner of Romero Retirement Strategies. Romero Retirement Strategies is family owned and operated with offices in Port Arthur Texas. Tim is Certified Financial Fiduciary and a Investment Advisors Representative. Capitalizing on many years of sales experience Tim came to work with his father in 2006 and took over day to day operations upon his passing in 2010.

As an independent agency, Romero Retirement Strategies does not work for or represent any one particular carrier or provider, but instead has the freedom to choose what companies, products and services to represent. Com-bining Insurance with investing allows them to work for their client’s best interests. Utilizing Safe Money Retire-ment Strategies, RRS specializes in the needs of folks who are already retired, or will be retiring in the next five to ten years. But because it is never too early to start thinking about retiring they also help all generations preserve financial resources with Life Insurance and Health Insurance. When it comes to investing Tim specializes in risk management and offers simple solutions to complex investing problems.

Tim is a top producer with Insurance Agency Marketing Services, one of the leading insurance marketing groups in the country. Tim has consistently ranked in the top ten out of over 1000 producers with IAMS and has been recognized for exceptional sales performance.

Tim has been married for over 30 years to his wife Vickie and they have two children and one grandson. He is ac-tive in his church community serving as President of the Parish finance committee, a lector and teaching religious education. Tim is currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Sertoma, is an Associate Lodge Adviser in the Order of the Arrow, Three Rivers Council BSA, a recipient of the BSA Silver Beaver Award, a Past District Governor of the East Texas/Louisiana district Sertoma International, a Past President of the Port Arthur Sertoma Club and Past Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus.

Investment Advisory Services Offered Through IAMS Wealth Management

A SEC Registered Advisor

With a myriad of changes occurring in our industry, a core attribute is adaptability. This is one of the key strengths of P.R.A.I.S. and of its' Principle Owner, Dana Gibson.

P.R.A.I.S is one of the premier Independent Retirement Planning Organizations/General Agencies in the nation. Dana has adapted to the changing needs of clients by enhancing services with full-service consulting based on a holistic, all facets approach to retirement planning & income. With his guidance and commitment to the industry, he’s driven innovation and best-in-class service on multiple fronts for nearly 1,000 clients across the United States. Dana's thought leadership is sought by many, and he frequently serves as a keynote speaker for insurance organizations, regulatory bodies and news media.

Dana is also a founding member of The Masters Institute as well as chapter president of the Society For Financial Awareness (SOFA).

My experience initially as a Contracting Officer Representative while active duty in the U S Army set me on the path I’m on currently.  I’d always been a helper to people, from a child to present, in some capacity or another.  In this area of business, since April 2012.  As this list lengthens on those I serve, I’m more impacted on how these lives are changed by the service and commitment brought to them.  Because of that, I will continue to stand for them and those they desire I serve

Colton Cockerell is a financial advisor for Sharer McKinley Group, LLC. His passion is working with people and assisting them in reaching their financial goals through fiduciary, prudent investment advisory services and strategies. Since joining the Sharer McKinley team, his role as an investment advisor is focused on the design and implementation of retirement plans for his trusted clients. He also works closely with younger families advising on the importance of saving for college through tax-advantaged investments.

Cockerell began his financial career working as Director of Operations with Sharer McKinley Group, LLC in 2013. While in this role, he was responsible for servicing and communicating with many diverse clientele. Because of this, he was able to learn, grow and develop the skills necessary to perform each task at a high level while understanding the importance of giving every client the time and attention necessary to achieve all of their pre and post retirement goals. 

Cockerell is a graduate of the University of Houston – Clear Lake with a degree in Finance. Outside of the office, he volunteers at Bay Area Church in the worship and youth ministries and enjoys golfing, hiking and being outdoors. 

Cherese L. Spand has thrived in the financial
services industry for over 16 years.
She attended Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry NY.
Her corporate experience along with her
secular experience has moved her to educate
her clients in the areas of Insurance, Tax free
Retirement Planning and Asset Protection.
Cherese’s unique skill set and determination
has set her apart in the Financial Services
arena. Her focus is educating women and

small business owners on the
importance of having a solid financial blueprint. That will prepare them to be Savvy, Healthy & Empowered. 
Cherese is a member of Rotary International.
She sits on the Executive Board for Monroe
County Women’s Commission, And the
Diversity Council for the LKN Chamber of
Commerce. She won Twilight Rotary
Distinguished Rotarian of the year for 2018-2019

Steven Baghott is the owner of Paramount Financial and a Certified Charitable Advisor and a Certified Financial Fiduciary. He has also received certification as a Revocable Living Trust Specialist and in Long Term Care Planning. He has served business owners, individuals, retirees and pre-retirees with financial services, financial products, and retirement income planning in his 30-year career in the financial services industry.

Brent Lankford is executive vice president of Mid-America Estate & Insurance Services, which was founded by his father, Dwight Lankford, in 1995. Brent focuses on using insurance products to assist clients with creating retirement strategies that they can feel confident about.

Brent’s business philosophy is to do everything with honesty, integrity and passion. He started in the insurance and annuity industry following a successful 20-year career owning and running a company he started just out of high school. He wanted to do something more meaningful that brought him closer to his clients. In 2013, the financial services industry drew him in for its promise of helping others improve their lives and financial futures.

Although Brent’s client base stretches across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, his core area of service is in the northern areas of Greater Houston. He holds his life and health (LAH) licenses in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma and is a Certified Financial Fiduciary (CFF), as well.

Brent considers it an honor to share life with his beautiful wife of more that 17 years, Tanya, as well as their three children, Ramsie, Tierney and Burke. The family lives in The Woodlands, Texas. When Brent is away from the office, he can be found spending time with his family, riding his Harley or improving his fitness.

As a Financial Advisor, Bret believes that there are many different aspects to be considered in planning for one’s financial future, but in order to achieve those long-term goals, investors will need to accumulate enough assets to make those goals a reality. Over 20 years, he has noticed that too many investors focus primarily on the planning side and not enough on the investment process. Is there a plan for managing their assets when markets are under performing as well as when times are good? The answer to that question may determine if goals are achieved or goals have to be re-adjusted. Bret’s focus is not only on helping his clients set their goals, but in also managing their assets in a way that gives them the best chance to realize those dreams.

Bret is a native Texan, born in Houston and raised in San Marcos. He is a graduate of Baylor University and also has an MBA in Finance from Dallas Baptist University. Early in his career, he worked in the real estate and homebuilding industry before moving into the financial services industry. After working at several investment firms in the Dallas area, Bret opened his own independent firm in 2005. In 2014, Bret re-established his firm as a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm through the State of Texas doing business as Wilson Investment Services, LLC.

He lives in Rockwall with his wife of 32 years, Leslie. They have three happily married children and two grandchildren. When he’s not advising clients, watching the markets or reading his favorite investment blogs, Bret enjoys playing golf, building rustic furniture, visiting his kids and grandkids and going on mission trips with the youth at his church, LakePointe Church in Rockwall.

Greg is an Investment Professional with over 21 years of experience in the investment industry as well as a tax specialist holding a B.S. & M.B.A serving clients in Austin and San Antonio, Texas. As a Certified Financial Fiduciary (CFF), Greg specializes in using a holistic approach to investment and retirement planning to help one attain their life-long goals. Please explore the web site at RiversideSecurities.com for a quick overview on his approach to helping make this attainable and understandable. Securities and investment advisory services offered through NEXT Financial Group, Inc. (“NEXT”), Member FINRA/SIPC. Entities named herein are not an affiliate of NEXT. To view other important client information, visit NextFinancial.com. Any posts on this site may not reflect the views or opinions of NEXT. 

With over a decade of experience I have been fortunate to have helped thousands of people from coast to coast become educated on the most relevant retirement planning strategies. My experience has enabled me to make regular ongoing national/local television appearances on all major networks and to be a nationally syndicated published author and contributor.  I make it my priority to deliver beyond my client's expectations by helping them strategize the best solutions based on their needs. My clients have peace of mind, knowing that their families and businesses will be financially sound in the event life throws a catastrophic curve ball. My dedication and passion has enabled me to build a nationally recognized business and for me to be apart of the most pristine association of financial professionals, the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). An international organization consisting of the top percent of licensed financial professionals in the United States. As a part of my ever growing financial education I serve as a local Board member for the Society of Financial Services Professionals (FSP). With more than 80 years of history, FSP members are licensed professionals who must have or are actively pursuing a professional credential (designation). My current designations include: CFF-Certified Financial Fiduciary® LACP-Life and Annuity Certified Professional and the NSSA (National Social Security Advisor). Certificate Holder

When I was 14 years old my mother became permanently disabled. She was side swiped by a driver who ran a stop sign. This accident accelerated her degenerative disc disease. Shortly after she was unable to work and we lost our home and had to move 4 hours away to my grandparents house. This was during the DotCom bubble, which led her to lose most of her savings and retirement assets in the stock market crash. The only source of income we had to rely upon was her Social Security Disability Income check. It was not much but it did help us out dramatically.

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Before I established my career in the financial industry I had always wondered, how could a single life event, such as an auto accident, completely alter a family's entire financial world?

The short answer to this, we had no safety nets, no safe money strategies and very little insurance coverage. Why? The archaic financial planning models my family had in place were to put ALL your money into the markets and not to worry it will always grow and be there for you despite ups and downs. Well, financial planning has changed, in the past we did not have unlimited money printing and artificial bubbles.

Shortly after these times, I experienced three grandparents that lived through long term care situations. Not only was it financially draining on our family but it was incredibly emotional. None of my grandparents had any long term care insurance, the financial responsibilities were left to their savings and our family. 

My family had no professional financial experience, we came from mostly a blue collar background. During highschool and college I was working on my father's logging farm in Missouri and during the school year I was working construction and landscaping in California. After my personal family experiences, I decided to switch my college studies from Cultural Anthropology to finance. My journey in the financial services industry started when I was 22 years old.

Over the past decade I have been fortunate to have my mother work with me and together we have helped educate thousands of people on how to protect their hard earned money from life’s surprises.