Our Team

Robert D. White has 30+ years of experience in holistic financial planning. He specializes in designing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive financial plans for the “Wealth Management Clients” cared for by ORDOS Wealth Management. In Robert’s earlier career (early to mid 80’s), he worked in the Treasury Department at Pennzoil, where he monitored cash flow receipts and disbursements.

Robert is a Chartered Financial Consultant ® [ChFC®] and licensed for life and property & casualty insurance. LPL Financial holds his Series 7 (General Securities Representative), 6 (Investment Company and Variable Contract Products), 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law), 22 (General Securities Principal – Sales Supervisor), 24 (General Securities Principal), and 26 (Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Principal) registrations. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Sam Houston State University in 1979.

Robert and his wife Margaret reside in New Caney, TX and are active members of Grace Church of Kingwood where Robert serves as a pastor/elder. Additionally, he serves on the Board for The Covenant Preparatory School in Kingwood, TX. Away from the office, Robert enjoys pestering their three adult children [Ethan, Andree and Noah + Beth (Noah’s sweet spouse)]. Other activities enjoyed are travel, hunting, and adventures in dining [with the exception of “Small Plates”].

Terry Lee Whitney, Jr. earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation and has worked in the financial services industry for more than 25 years. At ORDOS Wealth Management, he works in a fiduciary role as he creates customized wealth management strategies that align with each client’s goals. Terry specializes in constructing solid financial plans and implementing them to help clients build, maintain and ultimately distribute their wealth.

Terry received a B.S. in Finance from San Diego State University and holds his Series 7 (General Securities Representative), 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law), & 31 (Futures Managed Funds) registrations.

Away from the office, Terry enjoys exercise and fitness, golf, tennis and reading. He and his family are members of the Good Shepard Episcopal Church in Kingwood Texas.

Ethan S J White​, AIF®

Relationship Manager

Ethan S. J. White is a Relationship Manager with ORDOS Wealth Management and is involved with assisting team members in implementing, reviewing and maintaining the various components of each client’s customized plan. As such, Ethan interacts with our clients in an effort to understand, facilitate and serve their individual requests and needs.

Ethan graduated from college in May 2012, with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Banking and Financial Institutions from Sam Houston State University. He holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designation and Series 7 (General Securities Representative) license..

Ethan resides in the Houston area. He is an avid sportsman who enjoys hunting (he has the “mounts” to prove it), fishing, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

David A. Zientek, CFP

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Relationship Manager

David A. Zientek is a relationship manager with ORDOS Wealth Management, where he spends his time assisting team members in creating, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive financial plans for Wealth Management Clients.

While attending the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, David studied Finance and Accounting and received his certificate in Personal Financial Planning. David holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation as well as the Series 7 (General Securities Representative) license. He attained his Enrolled Agent (EA) designation with the Internal Revenue Service in 2022, allowing him to represent taxpayers on matters related to the preparation and filing of their tax documents before the IRS.

David and his wife Katherine live in Porter, TX and are active members of Atascocita Community Church. Outside of the office, David enjoys spending time with his loved ones, traveling, and participating in triathlons.

Ronda L. Parman

Director of Client Services

Ronda L. Parman is the Director of Client Services with ORDOS Wealth Management focused on assisting team members with daily deliverables to Wealth Management clients. Ronda has over 30 years of client experience in the Financial Services Industry that started in the Audit Department of Texas Commerce Bank, strengthened through 20 years in the world of Corporate Trust and now works to fortify client relationships within the investment management arena.

Away from the office, Ronda can be found working in one of her gardens or walking the dog in one of the many local greenspaces. She also enjoys participating in community service, travel and attending Houston Astros’ games. She is a Life Member and active volunteer since 1997 with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.