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.

Alexander Amundson is a financial advisor at Avion Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked with Ameriprise, LPL Financial LLC, Royal Alliance, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, and Regency Investment Advisors. Avion Wealth serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and advanced planning services. The firm employs a structured wealth management approach called the “Avion Wealth Formula,” emphasizing long-term, buy-and-hold asset allocation tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Kyle Mcclain is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management since 2017, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Mcclain holds Series 63 and 66 licenses. Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management is a team of 15 advisors managing approximately $1.3 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management, employing tactical asset allocation models and both long- and short-term strategies to tailor investment solutions to client objectives.

Philip Hamilton is a financial advisor with D.H. Hill Advisors, Inc. in Kingwood, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sws Financial Services and Horter Investment Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales focused on final expense and mortgage protection. D.H. Hill Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, and other institutional clients. The firm supports independent Investment Adviser Representatives through two platforms that offer a range of investment strategies, including tactical asset allocation, active and passive approaches, and tax-management techniques.

Cody Wainscott is a financial advisor at Endeavor Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stenger Family Office, Haynie & Company, LLP, and RSM US, LLP. Endeavor Advisors, LLC provides comprehensive wealth management and investment advisory services to select families, businesses, and institutions. The firm follows an allocation-driven, buy-and-hold investment approach primarily using ETFs, no-load mutual funds, and separately managed accounts.

Paul Carroll is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Avion Wealth (formerly Efficient Wealth Management LLC) since 2003 and previously worked for Continental Airlines from 1997 to 2019. Avion Wealth serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial and advanced planning services. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance, and recently added options trading and writing to its capabilities.

William Grant is a financial advisor at Diamond Client Group, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Metlife Securities, Inc., Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Peak Brokerage Services, LLC. Grant is also involved in insurance sales related to individual life, dental, health, and long-term care products. Diamond Client Group provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisor selection, alternative investment sourcing, and both project-based and ongoing financial planning. The firm integrates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis in its investment process and supports client participation in private placements and other alternative investments.

Taylor Condon is a Series 65-registered advisor with Skybound Wealth USA, based in Houston, TX, with one year of industry experience. He holds director roles in two consulting businesses, Altitude and TLC Private Wealth. Skybound Wealth USA serves individuals, families, and internationally mobile clients, providing investment management, financial planning, and cross-border pension advice, with a notable focus on UK pension transfers and estate planning coordination through third-party platforms. The firm operates with a centralized investment governance framework and is part of an international wealth management group with affiliated insurance, mortgage, and lending businesses.

Timothy Smith is a CFP® professional with over 30 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Granite Harbor Advisors, INC. since 2015 and Granite Harbor Group since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a homeowners association and is a board member of Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston. Granite Harbor Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional sponsors, offering comprehensive asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages portfolios using a broad range of public and private securities and sponsors multiple private funds alongside traditional portfolio management services.

Karla Saez is a financial advisor at Avion Wealth with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Avion Wealth in 2025, she worked with Assemblies of God U.S. Missions for six years and held roles at Texas A&M University and its LAUNCH Office. Avion Wealth serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial and advanced planning services. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and tailors portfolios to clients' objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Antonio Teruggi Pereda is a financial advisor at Banorte Asset Management, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Banorte Asset Management since 2019 and at Banorte Securities International, Ltd. since 2014. Banorte Asset Management, Inc., operating as Banorte Wealth Advisors, provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolios and a range of model portfolios, serving a primarily international client base with a notable presence in Latin America.