Mary Chiang is a CFP® and ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) since 2009 and is also a member of CMCD LLC, where she provides tax and accounting services. Additionally, she holds registrations with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and predominantly manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Stewart Jacobson is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience, currently affiliated with Lincoln Investment in Sugar Land, TX. He has held positions at First Colony Municipal Utility District and PMP Research and manages Dearborn & Creggs Insurance Agency, Inc. He serves on the Sugar Land City Council and is a board member of the ARC of Fort Bend County, a nonprofit supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of advisory programs utilizing both strategic and dynamic investment approaches.

David Evans is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Sugarland, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2009 and also operates David A Evans & Associates, focusing on tax services. Additionally, he serves as co-trustee of a family trust. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Chris Cookson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2017, including roles at BB&T Securities and UBS Financial Services. He is also a partner at Telos Holdings, a holding company focused on real estate investments, where he contributes to deal reviews and acquisition strategy. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supplemented by AI-enabled research and oversight from its Investment Advisory Group.

Gregory Cleare is a financial professional with GWN Securities Inc. in Fresno, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and DJ of Rubber Room Entertainment, a mobile DJ service. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios through a large network of over 400 advisors.

Frank Duong is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He is also CEO of Delta Family LLC, a health insurance and Medicare enrollment service, and serves as a college consultant with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Duong has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2015 and has additional experience with World Financial Group, Inc. since 2008. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing a large advisor network and multiple program platforms that emphasize model portfolios and third-party managers.

Kunal Vyas is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and operates within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Brian Monk is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Sugarland, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2018 and operates under the DBA Linea Wealth Group, LLC, where he brokers non-registered insurance products related to investments. He has also been involved with Monk Financial Strategies Group since 2012. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and emphasizes tailored, mostly non-discretionary solutions within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Chimtuo Ofomata is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Devoted Health Inc, United Health Care, and Transamerica Employee Benefits. Outside of advising, he works as a pharmacist at Amazing Grace Pharmacy and is involved with Chosen J-X Incorporated in a medical administrative capacity. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers, delivering services through multiple platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program, with regulatory assets under management around $1.7 billion.

Alfred Mayes is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Missouri City, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors and LPL Enterprise. He is also involved with Our Daily Bread, a nonprofit organization. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects preapproved third-party managers for its model portfolios.

Jesse Carrillo is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2016 and also has experience with Dearborn & Creggs dating back to 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Carrillo co-founded Rooted Life, an education consulting firm where he serves as a speaker and facilitator on topics related to his previous career in education. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and model portfolios while employing both strategic and tactical investment approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Liliana Barajas is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Missouri City, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Before joining PNC, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank from 2018 to 2026. She also has experience in the food service and community sectors through roles at Craft Cuisine Ocala and Latinos Y Mas. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio management offering for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests in mutual funds and ETFs.

Andrew Haftek is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and its affiliate since 2016. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time financial planning with ongoing portfolio management through model-driven and customized approaches.

Yuk Kin Kuan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Missouri City, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies and affiliated New York Life entities since 2018 and previously with AIG Financial Network and Prudential. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and delivers a range of advisory programs, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis through an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Antonio Delagarza is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management based in Sugarland, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, BBVA Securities Inc., and COMPASS Bank, spanning two decades. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital offering available by invitation to employees. The firm employs algorithmic risk assessments to select investment models managed by PNC or third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Rodger Hoofnagle is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected through employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm operates a fiduciary model separating one-time planning from ongoing managed accounts and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Kristen Hrncir is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 21 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Valic Financial Advisors and Agia. She is a managing member of KLH Financial LLC and a partner at Red River Wealth Advisors, as well as an agent offering insurance solutions. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of investment management programs utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches.

Ryan Morehead is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at firms including American Heritage Financial and The O.N. Equity Sales Company. Outside of advisory roles, he is also involved in entrepreneurship through Morehead Cleaning LLC and serves as a sports official. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes discretionary model portfolios and uses a range of analytical methods and investment strategies to serve its clients.

Daniel Diiorgi is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Missouri City, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 20 years of industry experience. Since 2014, he has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the vast majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Timothy Sampson is a financial advisor at United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at VALIC Financial Advisors, Agia, GWFS Equities, and AIG. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and utilizes various custodians and third-party money managers, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.