Michael Russell is the principal of Russell Advisory Group, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser based in New Braunfels, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Russell is president of Dynavision, Inc., a contact lens export business, and provides private music education in singing, piano, and saxophone, including teaching music courses as an adjunct faculty member at Dallas College. Russell Advisory Group, Inc. serves individuals, families, private business owners, trusts, and corporate clients by offering financial advisory and business consulting services, including discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs an investment approach centered on individual security selection supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and utilizes investment policy statements to align allocations with clients’ risk tolerances and time horizons.

I have a passion and talent for translating concepts of personal finance and investing into everyday common English that even my children understand. I have been fortunate to live out that passion for the last 12 years, but now I'm looking to combine it with a personal, concierge level of service. I just began my my own practice at the beginning of 2020, By limiting the number of clients I serve, I can deliver world-class financial advice and still have time remaining to spend with my wife, three children, mother, and three pets. I hold both the CFP® and AIF® designations along with a bachelor's degree in journalism.

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 with South Texas Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with South Texas Capital Advisors since 2016 and is the sole advisor at the firm. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as the managing member of NB Capital LLC and manages Solms Landing Development LLC, a non-investment business based in New Braunfels, Texas. South Texas Capital Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, non-profits, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $167.2 million and employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis to support long-term investment strategies with periodic portfolio reviews.

Elden Charles is a financial advisor at Vested Wealth Advisors in New Braunfels, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Vestted, LLC since 2025, with prior experience at Lionchase North America and Lionchase Holdings. Vested Wealth Advisors is an independent Texas-based firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, emphasizing fundamental analysis, asset allocation, and long-term investing, while supporting institutional clients with specialized services such as private equity sponsor consulting and retirement-plan advisory.

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.

Erica Schnabel is a CFP® and CFA® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Mountain Flower Investments & Planning, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Colorado Capital Management and First National Bank. She serves as an outside investment committee member for the Colorado State University Other Post Employment Benefits Trust. Mountain Flower Investments & Planning provides investment management and integrated financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, combining passive index-based ETFs with selective active management to deliver personalized portfolio construction and continuous oversight.

Terry Roberts is a financial advisor with PCK Investments in Martindale, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at PVK Investments since 2008 and has been associated with The Variable Annuity Marketing Company since 1978. PCK Investments advises individual participants in 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plans at educational institutions and a smaller number of IRA/Roth IRA clients. The firm focuses on portfolio construction, fund selection, and periodic reviews, managing assets on a non-discretionary basis with client approval required for all changes.

Michael Richardson is the principal of Richardson Financial, Inc., an independent advisory firm based in New Braunfels, Texas. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Richardson has led Richardson Financial since its founding in 2011. Richardson Financial provides discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages diversified portfolios using a fee-only, asset-based model, offering Conservative, Income, and Growth strategies that incorporate fundamental and technical analysis as well as macroeconomic review.

Juan Garces is a financial advisor at Annualitix with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has worked primarily with 57 West Capital Advisors, Inc. and related entities since 2012. Garces is also a shareholder in 57 West Capital Holdings, Inc., participating in shareholders' meetings occasionally. Annualitix is an independent, single-advisor firm that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting to individuals, families, and companies. The firm employs an equity-focused, long-term investment approach using independent research and proprietary valuation software, managing about $1.9 million in assets across approximately 15 client accounts.

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.

Heather Dorrestijn is a financial advisor at First Fidelity Wealth Management LLC in New Braunfels, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Capital Income Solutions, LLC and AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC. She is also associated with First Fidelity Tax & Insurance, a business operating since 2000. First Fidelity Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis alongside strategic asset allocation. The firm manages assets using model-based portfolios and offers integrated services through affiliated businesses in insurance, estate planning, and tax support.

Erik Drewry is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Hackett Financial Group, LLC and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hackett Financial Group, he worked at Trio Advisors Longview LLC and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, Drewry is involved in entrepreneurial and investment-related activities including serving as owner and president of 8fold Ventures LLC and membership in the R&D technology incubator Neutron & Carbon Technologies. Hackett Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s investment approach combines an asset-allocation framework using low-cost ETFs and structured banknotes with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers separate tax preparation services.

Allan Jaster is a financial advisor with The Archer Consulting Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. The Archer Consulting Group provides investment management, financial planning, and qualified retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporate plans, foundations, endowments, and trusts. The firm follows a scientific, systematic investment process under fiduciary standards and offers services primarily through a wrap fee program that includes discretionary portfolio management and specialized support such as expert witness work and special needs planning.

Michael Srulowitz is a financial advisor at Heritage Haus Wealth Partners LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Teamwork Financial Advisors and First Command Financial Services. Heritage Haus Wealth Partners LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans through tiered wealth management services, including asset management, individualized financial planning, held-away account management, and estate-planning facilitation via a third-party platform. The firm employs a goal-based, discretionary investment approach tailored to clients’ objectives, with periodic reviews and access to specialized tools such as Dimensional Fund Advisors funds and limited-scope ERISA plan advisory services.

Scott Hackett is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in financial advising and has been with Hackett Financial Group, LLC since 2006. He is also an independent insurance agent, dedicating a portion of his professional time to insurance sales. Hackett Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and banking institutions. The firm’s investment approach uses an asset-allocation framework across equities, fixed income, and alternatives, employing low-cost ETFs and structured banknotes, alongside a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.