Caitlin Reynolds is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has nine years of industry experience. Reynolds has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2020 and involved with J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2017. Outside her advisory roles, she is a CPA as of 2024. J.W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to various third-party investment platforms for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Kathleen Fechik is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Bankers Life Securities Inc. since 2017 and Bankers Life & Casualty since 2016. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop tailored asset allocations and offers both wrap and non-wrap programs.

James Franklin is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Southwest Financial Services, Cetera Advisor Networks, and 1st Global Advisors. He is also the owner of Southwest Financial Services and works as an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of advisors and provides advisory programs via its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers.

Jack Jones Jr. is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked with Triad Hybrid Solutions, The Robare Group, and Triad Advisors, Inc. He is involved in managing his own investment advisory businesses, including The Robare Group Ltd. and Robare Asset Management, Inc., and also brokers fixed insurance products as part of his activities. OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, delivering advisory services through multiple program models and utilizing both proprietary guidance and third-party platforms.

Ryan Mathes is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC. His career includes prior roles at Arbor Point Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Mathes has been actively involved in community service, including past presidency of the Rotary Club of The Woodlands and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial services and utilizes multiple program models with custody primarily arranged through Schwab and Fidelity.

Landon Nemoto is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and its related entities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Nemoto is involved in acting and engineering consulting on a part-time basis. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches.

Deepali Shah is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Bankers Life and its affiliates since 2012, including roles in advisory services and securities. Outside of her advisory duties, she is involved as a unit field trainer at Bankers Life & Casualty, where she recruits and trains insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized portfolio strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Joshua Eller is a financial advisor at United Planners Financial Services of America with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Ameriprise, LPL Financial LLC, VALIC Financial Advisors, AIG, Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Securities, and Edward Jones. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm uses a combination of custodians, third-party money managers, and platform programs to implement investment strategies, with a notable focus on non-discretionary account management.

Stanley Pena is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Pena also operates a business under the name Schroeder Wealth Advisors. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Eva Coutermarsh is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining Principal Securities, Inc. in 2026. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Johnny Galaviz is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Houston, TX, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an owner of a childcare business, Little Dreamers Preschool, which operates in Houston. PNC Wealth Management offers model-based retail brokerage and advisory services, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven portfolio recommendations and invests primarily in mutual funds and ETFs.

Thomas Hayes is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hayes is the president and owner of T J Hayes & Co, PLLC, a CPA firm providing tax and accounting advice. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including fundamental and technical analysis, model-based approaches, and digital advice.

Michael Bradfield is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tomball, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and its related entity since 2010. Bradfield operates a DBA, CORE Integrated Wealth, Inc., which is noted as an investment-related business activity. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Mark Robare is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience and has worked with firms such as Triad Advisors, Inc. and The Robare Group, which he has been a partner in since 2001. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in recommending fixed insurance products including fixed annuities, life insurance, and long-term care. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and related services through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary guidance and third-party platforms.

Joseph Soltero is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management, American Income Life, and Bank of Texas. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account available to employees with online banking credentials. The firm uses algorithm-driven questionnaires to recommend investment models managed by PNC or third-party strategists, utilizing mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Candace Whitaker is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and having entered the industry in 2025. Her prior work experience includes positions at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and service in the US Army from 1999 to 2020. She is involved in charitable work through Honduran Hearts, Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models, supporting individual and institutional investors.

William Schorp is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group, LLC and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2012. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm provides access to various advisory programs, third‑party asset managers, and a proprietary WealthSuite separately managed account program supported by multiple strategists and technology platforms.

Michael Porter is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Houston, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 30 years of industry experience, including over 18 years with Eagle Strategies and affiliations with New York Life Insurance Co. Since 1995, he has also been appointed with various outside insurance carriers for brokering non-registered products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, operating within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Donald Traugott is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has led the TRAUGOTT Advisory Group since 2009. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm provides fee-based asset management primarily through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee programs, offering discretionary investment management via model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts across various strategies.

Lloyd Fechik is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bankers Life entities since 2016 and previously worked at Reliance Diagnostic Systems, LLC. He is also an Emeritus Agent with Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., where he is responsible for training and developing other agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in managing client portfolios.