Our Team

Kevin founded Azalea Wealth Partners after serving as an independent financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tyler, Texas, since 2008 after decades of experience with leading regional, national, and international financial institutions. He began his career with Citibank N.A. managing credit lines for multinational corporations, and then worked as an institutional broker and bond trader at one of the largest commercial banks in the South.

After working at the institutional level, he became passionate about working with high-net-worth individuals and families specifically at what would eventually become Regions Bank as well as Citigroup Smith Barney before transitioning to a fully independent practice with LPL Financial in 2008. Kevin continues to devote himself daily to researching markets and the economy so that clients receive exemplary service as well as honest and timely financial advice.

Kevin graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1983. Kevin and his wife of nearly forty years have loved living in Tyler since 1998. They are blessed with two daughters, both of which are married, and currently have two grandchildren. They enjoy the fellowship of South Spring Baptist Church in Tyler, where Kevin serves as deacon and various other teams as needed.

Elijah is the host of The Retired Millionaire Podcast, a show designed to help you have an excellent retirement. He's always uploading new content. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 

Elijah is a financial advisor that helps retiring professionals structure their portfolio so they can retire with independence and financial freedom. He has been in the finance and wealth management space since he was 19. 

Today, he partners with Kevin, running a practice focused on clarity, education, and transparency. 

"I believe most folks don’t need complexity; they need someone who explains things in plain English and shows up when it matters. Ultimately, our clients value having investments that are working for them to compliment their financial plan and life goals."

 Outside of work, Elijah is a husband and "Dada". If he's not meeting with clients, you can find him fishing, rolling jiu jitsu, or trying to make his way to the ocean- preferably San Diego.