Tristan Boyd is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services in 2025, he worked at Fisher Investments, Charles Schwab and Co., TD Ameritrade, and held roles outside the financial sector, including positions at Conn's HomePlus and Austin's Pizza. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving a variety of clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Amy Bonzon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX. Before joining Kestra in 2026, she worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for several years and has a background in nonprofit work, having spent 18 years with Young Life. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Ubuntu Operations LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts, supporting recommendations through detailed due diligence and serving clients that include sovereign wealth funds.

James Durand is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Advisory Services LLC and Kestra Investment Services LLC and has previously worked at MountainOne Investment Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Durand serves on the finance committee of Northern Berkshire United Way and is a board member and race director for BURCS, Inc., a nonprofit focused on charitable fundraising through ultrarunning events. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary services, plan design and compliance, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions. The firm serves a wide range of client types, including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Garrett Taylor is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory Services since 2016 and is also associated with Kestra Investment Services and IDS Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting on acquisition and succession planning through Advisor Successions and provides consulting on property and casualty insurance matters at Coastline Insurance Services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and plan-level investment advice, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds.

Keith Traffican is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and PNC Bank. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors as well as institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a variety of clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Dayton Smith is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked at ML&R Wealth Management, Kestra Investment Services, Charles Schwab, and H-E-B. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing, supplemented by strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Corey Burkhart is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at State Farm and Charles Schwab Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and primarily serves individual clients without discretionary trading authority.

Andrew Dropkin is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with Kestra Advisory Services LLC and Kestra Investment Services LLC, and has also worked at Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. He serves as chairman of the board for the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving a broad range of clients such as sovereign wealth funds and large institutional investors.

Sarah Schoeplein is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, she worked at 6Pillars Financial Services and has experience in the sales and service of outside fixed insurance products. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Infernos Wood Fired Oven and Spirits. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Antonio Betancourt is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with PlanMember Securities Corporation. His prior experience includes roles at Gentry Financial Group, Financial U, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He operates a self-employed business providing insurance sales and services. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Seana Rasor is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has held roles at Kestra Investment Services, JP & Associates, REALTORS, and RE/MAX Trinity. Rasor serves on the board of the Dilbeck Architecture Conservancy as a social media coordinator. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad mix of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment advice, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving large institutional investors among others.

Maya Werner is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. She has worked at both PlanWise Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2022. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by operations, technology, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Stuart Bernstein is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with Series 63 registration and over a year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sinecera Capital, LLC and Capridge Partners. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals—including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients—trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan sponsor and trustee services, and family office offerings, utilizing diverse investment strategies and maintaining affiliated tax advisory and consolidated reporting capabilities.

John Schlesinger is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Frontier Investment Management Co for five years before joining Hightower Advisors in 2020. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and various investment vehicles.

Nicole Gatlin is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC, Charles Schwab, and Fagron, and has a background that includes time in full-time education and at St. Edward's University. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions. The firm serves large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Connie Hertzler is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Royal Alliance, Droms Strauss Wealth Management, and Financial Legacy Associates. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Hertzler Wealth Management, LLC, which provides insurance services including life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors as well as institutional and individual clients, providing services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including sovereign wealth funds.

Michael Bien is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AGIA and IntegraShare Solutions, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an agent involved with non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions to support a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Austin Somers is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at Kestra Advisory since 2020 and Kestra Investment Services since 2018. Somers also works at Higginbotham, focusing on retirement plan services including fund due diligence, employee education, and plan sponsor education. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Casey Fry is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Symonds Wealth Management, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc., Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., and Southside Bank. Fry is based in Austin, TX. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a range of clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Michael Wren is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a hand tool distributorship. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and pooled plan solutions, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients including sovereign wealth funds.