Edwin Peet is the principal advisor at ETF Strategies, LLC, an independent firm based in Bulverde, Texas. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Custom Income Solutions, LLC, an investment service and insurance business. ETF Strategies serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, including retirement distribution and 401(k) advisory. The firm uses a range of investment vehicles and analytical methods, maintains written Investment Policy Statements for clients, and typically operates on a discretionary basis.

I'm a fiduciary, fee-only financial planner and advisor who founded Fruit of the Vine Financial in 2023 after having worked at two other financial firms. I offer service in three main areas: - comprehensive financial planning to first help people better understand their current financial circumstances and second to provide them an optimal route to meet their financial needs and reach their financial goals, - investment management, providing a choice between general investing and Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI), which is a way to invest in funds that more closely align with Christian principles, - help with setting up business retirement plans and/or serving as a fiduciary advisor to 401(k) plans. Because I'm always trying to improve how I can help my clients navigate their financial lives, I obtained several advanced certifications. I earned the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) certification and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation following programs at The American College of Financial Services. And the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification followed from a program through the Yale School of Management. Outside of work, I enjoy kayaking, Bible study, playing my violin, and spending time with my three grown children and with friends. Not only do I have the financial education and professional experience, I also bring the knowledge gained from personal financial experience. From sorting all the finances after the death of a spouse, to helping kids through college, to riding the roller coaster of a major recession, and to starting and running a business, I understand the highs and lows that sometimes accompany the numbers. It helps to partner with a financial professional who's been there and can help you through the ups and downs of your life's journey.

Brian Ziarnick is the owner and president of Ziarnick Financial LLC, a state-registered investment adviser based in Wimberley, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he provides bookkeeping services for two small businesses. Ziarnick Financial LLC primarily operates as a solicitor for Austin Wealth Management and as a life insurance agency. The firm employs a top-down investment process using fundamental, quantitative, charting, and cyclical analysis but does not currently exercise investment discretion or hold client assets.

James Mahan is a financial advisor at South Texas Capital Advisors, LLC in New Braunfels, TX, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James Financial, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as managing member of NB Capital LLC and is involved in other business activities including managing a real estate development company in New Braunfels. South Texas Capital Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser providing discretionary asset management and portfolio services to individuals, high net worth clients, non-profits, and small businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, generally pursuing long-term purchase strategies alongside periodic rebalancing and reviews, managing approximately $167.2 million in client assets.

Jason Grohman is a financial advisor at PLW Financial in New Braunfels, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with PLW Financial since 2017 and also serves as an active firefighter with the New Braunfels Fire Department. Prior to his advisory role, he was involved with Neighborly Lawn Care. PLW Financial provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, tax preparation, and ERISA plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a primarily passive, long-term investment approach using low-cost, diversified index funds and ETFs, and it serves corporate and small-business clients alongside individual investors.

Benjamin Hooper is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of experience in financial planning and investment management. He has worked at USAA in various roles from 2009 to 2020 before founding Comal Wealth Management in 2020. Outside of advisory services, he operates a separate financial software business. Comal Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and families. The firm employs a primarily passive, long-term investment approach using mutual funds and ETFs, while customizing portfolios with individual securities or alternative assets as needed.

Gregory Snider is the principal of Rufus Hayes Asset Management, LLC, operating as an independent advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Rufus Hayes Asset Management since 2017. He also manages NB Capital LLC and serves as a manager for Solms Landing Development LLC, a real estate development company based in New Braunfels, Texas. Rufus Hayes Asset Management provides discretionary asset management services to high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized portfolio construction and wealth-preservation strategies. The firm employs fundamental analysis with selective technical analysis and manages accounts on a discretionary basis with regular reviews.

Michael Heridia is the sole advisor at Rubicon Investment Management & Analytics with 28 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2015 and also maintains an independent insurance sales practice dating back to 1997. Rubicon provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and trading services primarily focused on individual equity markets for U.S. high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm employs proprietary quantitative, technical, and fundamental research methods within its CANTATA framework, emphasizing active, shorter-term trading with trade-management tools.

Sherry Neeley is a financial advisor at Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Authentikos in 2025, she worked at First Command Insurance Services and related entities from 2022 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she provides educational consulting as a Special Education Advocate for parents of special needs children. Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and retirement plans, with offerings that include discretionary portfolio management, written financial plans, and access to model-portfolio solutions implemented on a wrap-fee platform. The firm customizes portfolio allocations based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances using fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis across a broad range of investments.

Erik Drewry is a financial advisor at Hackett Financial Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Ameriprise and Lodestar International LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved with Neutron & Carbon Technologies, an R&D technology incubator, and owns 8fold Ventures LLC, a private placements business. Hackett Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation framework focused on global diversification, low cost, and tax efficiency, managing discretionary portfolios that include ETFs, structured banknotes, and reverse convertibles, alongside separately compensated tax preparation services.

Scott Hackett is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He is the founder of Hackett Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2006 following a brief tenure at Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent. Hackett Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a diversified, asset-allocation approach focused on risk tolerance, employing ETFs, structured products, and fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jared Elson is a financial advisor at Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Regent Wealth Advisory, Global Financial Private Capital, and Authentikos Financial & Insurance Services, where he is also an owner and licensed agent handling life insurance, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and retirement plans, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party managers tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm also operates an affiliated insurance agency and offers access to model portfolios on a wrap-fee platform.

James Bergis is a financial advisor with Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC in New Braunfels, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Regent Financial and Insurance Services, LLC and Regent Wealth Management from 2014 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Bergis owns and operates a woodworking and metal fabrication business called Bergis Builds. Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and retirement plans, with offerings that include discretionary portfolio management, written financial plans, and third-party manager selection. The firm customizes portfolio allocations using fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis across a broad range of investment vehicles and may implement strategies directly or through model portfolios and third-party managers.

Anton Bayer is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at UP Capital Management, Inc. He has worked at UP Capital Management since 2012 and has prior experience with Harris Bay, LLC and Financial Time Traveler, Inc. Bayer is also an author of the books "Exposing the Myths of Financial Success" and "Physicians Guide to Wealth." UP Capital Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm employs model portfolios and a combination of tactical and strategic asset-allocation methods, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management along with client education through newsletters, seminars, and workshops.

Danial Verhaalen is a financial advisor with Hackett Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Waddell & Reed. Hackett Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach focused on risk tolerance and capacity, utilizing global diversification, low costs, tax efficiency, and a mix of ETFs, structured products, and fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Robert Barber is a financial advisor with Christian Financial Advisors in New Braunfels, TX, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Girard Securities, Inc. He is also the author of a book titled *7 Pillars of Biblical Stewardship*. Christian Financial Advisors is a team of five advisors managing approximately $187.7 million, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and broker/dealers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, employing a long-term, customized investment approach that incorporates a Biblically Responsible Investing overlay.

William Young is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC in New Braunfels, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, GRS100, and Waddell & Reed. Outside his advisory work, he is an insurance agent with GRS100, transacting insurance-related products. Stronghold Capital Partners provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals and businesses and offers ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan services. The firm primarily acts as a solicitor for third-party managers and service providers while delivering direct RIA services in select cases.

Donald Vande Vanter is a financial advisor at Christian Financial Advisors in New Braunfels, TX, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Capital Farm Credit for 22 years. Christian Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory services, and investment consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $218.7 million in assets and employs a team-based approach, integrating faith-based investment screening alongside a primarily long-term, fundamentals-driven investment strategy.

Michael Ferrara is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Planning Group in New Braunfels, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Horizon Wealth Strategies, Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol, where he is involved in flight crew training and operations. Cornerstone Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm operates as a fee-only fiduciary, emphasizing passive investment strategies through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs while tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance.

Touchstone Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Oakwell Private Wealth Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Oakwell since 2016. His other business activities include roles related to financial planning and advisory services as well as insurance through various affiliated entities in the San Antonio area. Oakwell Private Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate accounts. The firm provides investment supervisory services and financial planning, utilizing discretionary portfolio management strategies informed by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.