Grace S. Yung, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, practitioner, our CEO and Founder, has been providing valued advice to individuals and families for over twenty years. Grace is dedicated to building and preserving a secure future for her clients and their loved ones by offering guidance throughout different stages of life. She understands that everyone has unique goals and challenges, and therefore strives to customize each client's financial plan. 

Among her accolades and honors, Grace has been a CFP Board Ambassador (since 2021-2025) and serves on the CFP Board Competency Commission (2023, 2024).  She is also a contributing writer for the monthly financial column for OutSmart Magazine and writes for a local newsletter, the Houston Medical Times. She co-founded an advisor-led roundtable of women leaders at LPL Financial, serves on the Advisor Inclusion Council (since 2021-Q1 2026), and has been featured as a speaker for several of the firm’s advisor development programs. Her awards include the Five Star Wealth Manager Award from Texas Monthly (2012-2025) and the DiversityFIRST™ Leadership Award from the Texas Diversity Council (2015). She earned her bachelor’s degree in Finance & Management from the University of Houston.

Grace supports several causes close to her heart, and her fluency in two languages and passion for travel and the arts provide unique perspectives to her financial planning.

Insurance licenses in Life, Health, and Accident & Sickness. Licensed to serve clients in several states, including AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WI, and WV.  

Diane Gardner is a highly skilled and experienced financial professional who has been helping individuals and families pursue their financial goals for over two decades. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Diane possesses a deep understanding of the complex world of personal finance.

Diane earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Slippery Rock University in 1998, and her MBA from Youngstown State University in 2001. She began her career in the financial services industry in 1998 and has been a valued partner with LPL Financial since December of 2010.

Throughout her career, Diane has been committed to providing her clients with personalized financial guidance that can help them understand and work towards their financial goals. She takes a collaborative and comprehensive approach to financial planning, working closely with her clients to develop customized strategies that are tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.

In addition to her financial planning work, Diane is an avid golfer, traveler, and community volunteer. She serves on several nonprofit boards and is deeply committed to giving back to her community.

Diane is licensed to practice in several states, including  AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI and WV. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, she is well-equipped to help clients from a wide range of backgrounds and locations achieve their financial goals.

Liz grew up in Sugar Land, Texas. She and her husband have three daughters. Liz has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology /Pre-Medicine from Baylor University as well as a Master of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Houston/Clear Lake.

Balancing work and family life, she devotes her time as an active parent volunteer at her children's schools as well as several other community programs. A cancer survivor, she also continues to support the causes that are near and dear to her heart including MD Anderson, The Young Survival Coalition, “Hope for Two the Pregnant with Cancer Network” and her Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team, Advisors for A Cure.

Liz's work background was in the field of social services as the Director of Admissions for a United Way Agency that provides residential and vocational opportunities for individuals with special needs/developmental disabilities. Liz switched careers and joined the financial services industry and brings service-centric focus, attention to detail and resourcefulness from her previous experiences to Midtown Financial Group, LLC.

As a Client Relationship Manager, Kaitlyn brings a strong foundation in finance and a passion for delivering exceptional client service. She supports clients with account maintenance, paperwork processing, and overall relationship management, ensuring that each interaction with our office is seamless, welcoming, and personalized. 

Alexandria Davis, as part of the LPL Paraplanning Services Group, is instrumental in supporting the team at Midtown Financial Group, LLC. She assists in developing and executing comprehensive financial plans along with tailored strategies to help clients work towards their financial goals.

Alexandria began her career in the financial services sector in 2013, working as an advisor and an Associate Financial Planner. She joined LPL Financial in 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience and expertise. Alexandria holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Minor in Finance from California State University of Sacramento and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner.

In her spare time Alexandria enjoys reading as well as frequenting book festivals and conferences.  Additionally she treasures spending quality time with her family.

LPL’s Paraplanning Solutions Group is not affiliated with Midtown Financial Group, LLC.

Rachel Mazzotta has been in the wealth management industry for over 10 years.  She provides advisors with actionable insights based on financial analysis and strategic planning to help drive higher practice valuations.

Rachel's financial services career spans over 14 years, with a diverse background that includes roles in private investment firms, pension services, and banking.  Prior to joining LPL, she performed financial analytics at Truist and has provided investment analytics for corporate funds and portfolios with AUM of over $3B.

Rachel received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from University of North Carolina, Greensboro, and is currently pursuing her MBA in Business Analytics at University of North Carolina, Pembroke.

Rachel loves spending time with family and being outdoors.  She enjoys playing golf and is currently learning to play pickleball.  An avid traveler, her goal is to visit all seven continents and learn from their diverse cultures and experiences.  When she's not exploring new places, Rachel enjoys reading and learning new skills.

A native Houstonian, our Chief Comfort Officer is responsible for hugs, kisses and sometimes shenanigans. His role is to bring a smile to your face.

In his spare time, he enjoys long walks, playing with his toys and barking at other dogs.  He is small in stature, but huge in personality.  That is why he is a great addition to our team here at Midtown Financial.