Jim has also earned the AIF® designation. Accredited Investment Fiduciary, (AIF), designees have successfully completed a specialized program on investment fiduciary standards of care at the Center for Fiduciary Studies. He has a thorough knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and can be an invaluable resource to investment fiduciaries and individual investors alike. Jim has a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas- Arlington.

Jim G. Rhodes – is a native Texan, born in Wichita Falls. He graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas with a B.B.A. Jim has been in the securities business since 1972, having trained with E.F. Hutton and served as Assistant Manager with Hornblower and Weeks. He went independent in 1979, becoming founder and chairman of Texas Securities from 1981-1986, and founding Rhodes Securities, Inc. in 1987. He has been involved in all aspects of the securities business, from small firm to wire house, full service to discount, and self clearing to fully disclosed. A member of the boards of directors for University Christian Church and Goodwill Industries, Inc., Jim is married with two children.

Laura Houck – Laura has been in the brokerage business for over 10 years. Laura is responsible for all administration documentation, and assisting clients with any issues that arise.