Gregory Bickhart is a financial advisor with Awaken Wealth Partners LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of advisory services, he is the owner of Arborbrook Consultants of GA, LLC, which manages expenses related to his affiliated businesses. Awaken Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, estates, and trusts with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan advisory. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives, generally employs a long-term investment approach with fundamental analysis, and may use external managers while overseeing those relationships.

Patrick Wehrly is a financial advisor at SageGuard Financial Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at SageGuard Financial Group since 2014, with prior experience operating his own office since 1993. Outside of advising, he owns a charter yacht business and a self-storage facility in Spring, TX, and provides income tax preparation services as an enrolled agent. SageGuard Financial Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, employing both fundamental and technical analysis across a range of model strategies and asset allocations.

David Melchor is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity since 2012, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Retirement Solutions Representative. Throughout his career, David focuses on advocating for his clients and helping them develop robust financial plans to provide peace of mind over time. David's experience spans a range of financial consulting roles, emphasizing building strong relationships with clients and supporting their long-term financial goals. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys outdoor activities and hobbies such as camping, comedy, fishing, football, hiking, and kayaking.

Daniel Wheless is a Series 65 licensed advisor with AWM Financial Services Inc. in The Woodlands, TX, where he has worked since 2000, totaling 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Portfolio Dynamix, Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc., and FormulaFolio Investments, LLC. He is also CEO of AWM Insurance Services Inc., where he is involved in life insurance and annuity sales. AWM Financial Services Inc. is a six-advisor team managing $233.7 million in discretionary assets for over 1,300 clients. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services, employing a model-driven investment process that combines quantitative, fundamental, and economic analyses.

Gary Alden is a financial advisor at Kingwood Investment Group with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at NEXT Financial Group for 18 years before joining Kingwood Investment Group in 2024. Kingwood Investment Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services without imposing a minimum account size. The firm tailors investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance, employing a mix of asset allocation, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term approaches.

Wesley Peirce is a financial advisor at Peirce Capital Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Peirce Capital Management since 2007. The firm provides investment management and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. Peirce Capital Management emphasizes a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, primarily using passively managed asset-class mutual funds and tools such as Monte Carlo analysis to support portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring.

Ross King is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Waterway Wealth Management, L.L.C. He previously worked at Regions Bank for five years and Northern Trust for six years. Waterway Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm offers ERISA plan services, operates a tiered wrap program with a substantial asset base, and utilizes institutional custodial platforms along with held-away account management technology.

Brooke Davis is a financial advisor with Park Avenue Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Westpac Wealth and AIG. Park Avenue Investment Advisory provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages client assets primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and third-party investment managers through technology platforms, and offers supplemental financial planning and consulting services.

John Cook is a financial advisor with Managed Financial Services Corp Inc in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Financial Services, Inc. since 1997. Managed Financial Services Corporation, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm specializes in mutual funds and annuity products, applying a committee-driven investment process that includes proprietary tools and formal monitoring to tailor portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Nicholas Drew is a financial advisor at Modern Capital Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Modern Capital Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Retro DJ To Go, LLC, a disc jockey service, and serves as Attorney-In-Fact for the Lakes At Cypress Hill Home Owners Association, handling accounting duties. Modern Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach with diversified portfolios and offers Strategic Portfolio Management strategies through various custodial platforms.

Daniel Michalk is a CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Waterway Wealth Management, L.L.C. since 2012, where he serves as one of two advisors. The firm provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. Waterway Wealth Management integrates comprehensive financial planning with investment management, operating a tiered wrap program and utilizing institutional custodial platforms to support its client services.

Lyndin Simpson is a financial advisor at Stenger Family Office, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Hines Private Wealth Solutions LLC and other financial services firms. Stenger Family Office serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities, managing approximately $735 million. The firm offers tailored portfolios through diverse investment strategies and provides a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, family office services, a subscription content service, and pension consulting.

Javier Guzman Ortiz is the sole advisor and owner of Erguz, LLC, based in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 65 credential and with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Erguz since its founding in 2012. Erguz primarily serves high-net-worth individuals through discretionary asset management and sub-advisory services, managing approximately $889 million in discretionary assets. The firm applies a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across diverse instruments including ETFs, options, and emerging-market securities, conducting regular account reviews and accommodating client-imposed investment restrictions.

Mckenna Dehn is a financial advisor with The Sum in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Sum, Mckenna worked at Fidelity Investments and has held various roles including educational and family financial support positions. The Sum is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations through discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes a passive, asset-allocation-driven investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory, integrating tax, estate, insurance, and cash-flow considerations into client plans.

Sam Ling is a financial advisor at Skybound Wealth USA with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Beacon Global Advisor Network, MMPI Financial Services, Ltd, and Allsop Ireland. Skybound Wealth USA serves individuals, families, and internationally mobile clients with investment management, financial planning, and cross-border pension advice, including UK pension transfers and ongoing pension management. The firm employs a centralized investment governance framework and typically provides non-discretionary investment recommendations, relying on affiliated personnel for research and due diligence within an international network.

Jared Virgadamo is a financial advisor at Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., and Manske Wealth Management. Before transitioning into finance, he served four years in the United States Marine Corps and was involved with the First Baptist Church of Clovis for six years. Granite Harbor Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional sponsors, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages portfolios that include public and private securities and sponsors multiple private funds alongside providing traditional portfolio management services.

Jonathan Salvato is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Diamond Client Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Cerity Partners LLC, Investec Wealth Strategies, and Asset Management Advisors, LLC. He is also the owner of Financialpanthering.com, a platform providing free financial planning education through newsletters, podcasts, and videos. Diamond Client Group serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as business clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-adviser selection. The firm employs fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis to tailor long-term investment strategies.

Conor Mullens is a financial advisor at Kingwood Investment Group with a Series 65 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Kingwood Investment Group, he worked for Bruker Scientific LLC for ten years. Kingwood Investment Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, offering tailored investment recommendations and managing approximately $120 million in assets under management.

Allexander Pellicano is a CFA® charterholder currently with Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX. He has one year of experience in financial advising, having joined Granite Harbor Advisors in 2026. His prior roles include positions at Central Storage & Warehouse, Exact Sciences Corporation, Baker Tilly US, LLP, and General Electric. Granite Harbor Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional sponsors, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and oversight of pooled investment vehicles. The firm is notable for sponsoring multiple private funds and providing a range of traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Jill Chandler is a financial advisor at The Sum with a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at IMA and NSF before joining The Sum. The Sum is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm’s approach emphasizes asset allocation grounded in modern portfolio theory, primarily using passive index funds and ETFs, with ongoing monitoring and discretionary rebalancing.