meet the team
Randy R. Price, CFP®, CIMA®, CIMC®
Executive Managing Director | Wealth Manager | Partner
Randy specializes in comprehensive wealth management planning with a focus on retirement planning. Randy has over 30 years of experience addressing the unique needs of high net worth individuals. Randy earned a bachelor’s degree in business and his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1980. He began his career in Houston in 1981 with a local trust company. As a financial advisor, he provided detailed financial advice to high net worth individuals, retirees, and closely held business owners. Later, as a portfolio manager, Randy managed the investment portfolios of the trust company clients. Randy expanded on these experiences with his move in 1987 to develop his own financial planning and investment practice.
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Randy holds several professional designations and licenses. After completing the College of Financial Planning required coursework, Randy received his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificate in 1985. The multi-year CFP® program entails in-depth courses, training, and comprehensive examinations in all areas of financial planning including investments, taxes, insurance, estate, and retirement planning. Later in 1991, he was awarded the professional designation of Certified Investment Management Analyst(CIMA®) after completion of the Wharton School of Business Investment Management Analyst program.
Randy was named to the Forbes/SHOOK Best-In-State Top Wealth Advisor List in the U.S in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2018. He was also recognized by Barron’s Magazine as one of the nation's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Originally from Johnson City, Tennessee, Randy and wife, Lindy, have lived in Houston since 1980 and have five children: Matt, Jeff, and triplets, Peyton, Preston, and Hannah. When away from the office, he enjoys exercising, playing golf, coaching children’s sports, and spending time with his family. Randy sits on the Board of Directors of the Houston Area Pastor Council (HAPC) and is also an active member and a Deacon at Second Baptist Church.
MATT W. PRICE, CFP®, CIMA®
Managing Director | Wealth Manager | Partner
Matt graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He began his career by gaining experience at Scotia Capital and Amegy Bank of Texas. He currently holds his series 7, 66 and state insurance licenses.
Matt received his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certificate in 2012. The multi-year CFP® program entails in-depth courses, training, and comprehensive examinations in all areas of financial planning including investments, taxes, insurance, estate, and retirement planning.
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In 2014, Matt was awarded the professional designation of Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) from The University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School of Business. The multi-year CIMA® program teaches professionals to integrate a complex body of investment knowledge, ethically contributing to prudent investment decisions by providing objective advice and guidance to individual investors and institutional investors. At the time, Matt one of the youngest professionals in the industry to hold both the CFP® and CIMA® designations.
Matt and his wife, Emily, have three children, Hallie, Harper and Lawson. They are active partners at Grace Bible Church in the Heights and they are also involved with the ministries of Young Life and the Houston Pregnancy Center. In his free time, Matt can be found on the golf course or planning his next golf trip.
MATTHEW S. KERNS, CFP®
Wealth Management Associate | Partner
Matthew is a Partner and Wealth Management Associate at Steward Partners Global Advisory. Matthew helps oversee client relationships, facilitates the creation and implementation of clients’ Live Well Plans, and as a member of our investment committee, assists with our research and analytics efforts. He currently holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Matthew received his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2022, having completed the required coursework at Rice University and passing the CFP® Exam. The multi-year CFP® program entails in-depth courses, training, and comprehensive examinations in all areas of financial planning including investments, taxes, insurance, estate, and retirement planning.
Prior to joining Steward Partners, Matthew spent six years at a boutique private equity firm where he gained experience as a project manager, financial analyst and investor relations specialist. He is a graduate University of Texas at Austin where he earned a BBA in Business Honors and a Master in Professional Accounting degree.
Matthew and his wife, Sarah, currently live in Houston with their children, Charlie and Katherine. In his free time, Matthew loves to spend time with his family, play golf, listen to good music, and explore the country’s best national parks.
TIFFANY SOLIZ, FPQP™
Vice President | Senior Registered Client Administrative Manager
Tiffany has worked in the financial services industry since 1992 and joined The Price Group in 2005. Her focus is on client and account management. She specializes in the procedures needed to provide the high quality of service clients expect and deserve from The Price Group.
Tiffany is a native-born Texan and currently holds a series 7 and 63 securities license. Tiffany and her husband Ron currently live in Houston with their two children, Justin and Madison. Tiffany enjoys scrapbooking, camping, cooking, and watching her children participate in youth sports.
MELISSA HAMNER
Vice President | Senior Registered Client Administrative Manager
Melissa has worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years. Her professional roles include Operations Manager, Senior Registered Sales Assistant and primary trader both equities and fixed income discretionary platforms.
Melissa’s top priority had always been client relationships and exceptional service. She holds her series 7 and 63 license. Melissa is married to Findley Hamner and they are the parents of one son, Thomas Hamner.