Justin Napoleon is a financial advisor at AWM Financial Services Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Allied Wealth and AWM Financial Services, as well as in roles outside the industry with Napoleon Motorsports and Turnkey Industries. AWM Financial Services provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and third-party manager selection for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm combines quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to guide its model-based portfolio decisions and manages approximately $320.6 million in discretionary assets.

Carla Smart is a financial advisor at Skybound Wealth USA with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Skybound Wealth Management entities since 2013. Skybound Wealth USA serves individuals, families, and internationally mobile clients with investment management, financial planning, and cross-border pension advice, including UK pension transfers. The firm employs a centralized investment governance framework and primarily manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Nicholas Oldham is a financial advisor with Waterway Wealth Management, L.L.C. in The Woodlands, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Waterway Wealth Management, he worked at Invesco for four years and has held positions with several other firms including Haven Wealth Group and USAA Investment Management Co. Waterway Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm manages a substantial asset base with a team of five advisors and offers specialized ERISA plan advisory services along with a tiered wrap fee program that covers transaction expenses.

Jonathan Hoyme is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Awaken Wealth Partners LLC. His prior roles include extensive tenure at Thrivent Financial and associated subsidiaries from 2002 to 2026, as well as positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of an LLC that manages budgeting and bookkeeping activities related to his business operations and is licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Awaken Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, estates, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan advisory, tailoring portfolios primarily through fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach while utilizing external managers when appropriate.

Anthony Sumrall is a financial advisor at Managed Financial Services Corporation, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Financial Services Corporation, Inc. since 2007. Managed Financial Services Corporation, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on mutual funds and annuity products, applying a committee-driven investment process and tailored asset allocation aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Philip Armes is a financial advisor at Endeavor Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Northern Trust Bank and Northern Trust Securities, Inc. He also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities. His spouse operates a home-based photography business, Sydney Armes Photography. Endeavor Advisors, LLC provides discretionary investment management, family office and wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $559.5 million in discretionary assets and uses a long-term portfolio approach incorporating equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, and third-party managers.

Darrin Moe is a financial advisor at Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of experience. His prior work includes roles at Generations Wealth & Tax LLC, FPTW Investment Firm, Haynie & Company CPA Firm, and Valaris PLC. Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser team managing approximately $1.3 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing tactical asset allocation models and a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Joi Murphy is a financial advisor at Managed Financial Services Corp Inc in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Managed Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Managed Financial Services Corporation, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on mutual funds and annuity products, using a formal, committee-driven manager selection and monitoring process tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Mark Heider is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, serving as a financial advisor at Peirce Capital Management, LLC in The Woodlands, TX. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with Peirce Capital Management since 2012. Peirce Capital Management, LLC provides investment management and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $456.8 million in discretionary assets and employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing asset allocation and utilizing primarily passively managed mutual funds.

Leslie Kern is a financial advisor with D.H. Hill Advisors, Inc. in Kingwood, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with D.H. Hill Advisors since 2016 and has operated his own advisory practice since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Kern is also an insurance agent. D.H. Hill Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, utilizing both tactical asset allocation and active and passive strategies across multiple platforms.

Ray Stanley is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts since 2012 and has been associated with Outlook Financial Group, LLC since 2008. Additionally, he is licensed as a fixed insurance agent, providing insurance-related services alongside his advisory role. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and firm-managed programs.

Tiffany Taylor is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Empower Financial Services and Trinity Portfolio Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an ambassador for FASTer Way to Fat Loss, a weight loss program. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain non-profit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include Managed Accounts and Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Donica Masterson Ruano is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Merrill, Waterway Wealth Management, and Brinker Capital Securities. Outside of advisory work, she is a partner at Orion Security Logistics Group, a security services consulting firm. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for over 17,000 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, employing a blend of actively managed and passive strategies, direct indexing, and tax-aware approaches with a focus on risk management.

Ryan Mcdonald is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors and holds a Series 65 credential. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Willis Johnson & Associates, Inc. He has also held positions outside of financial services. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a platform that supports customized strategies and access to alternative investments.

Dennis Greensage is a financial advisor at Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Symphony Financial since 2014 and LPL Financial since 2004. Greensage is involved with The Greensage Group, a business that handles non-variable insurance and related activities. Symphony Financial serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers multi-family office services and coordinates with outside specialists, applying a long-term investment philosophy using a variety of investment vehicles and fiduciary services.

Kristen Shepherd is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with 1st Global Advisors, Inc and Beacon Wealth Management, LLC. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based, client-centered planning process with an evidence-based investment framework, utilizing proprietary quantitative measures alongside fundamental and technical analysis to construct long-term portfolios.

Cindy Day is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, 1ST Global Advisors, and Kenneth Day CPA. She also owns a bookkeeping business. Wealthcare Advisory Partners manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses with wealth management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm employs a goals-based planning process supported by proprietary software and an evidence-based investment framework.

Juan Munoz is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with The Wealth Consulting Group, having previously worked at Capital Asset Advisory Service, The Noble Group, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and SAGEPOINT FINANCIAL. Munoz provides investment advisory services through WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC. The Wealth Consulting Group offers fee-based wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and plan sponsors, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a tailored investment process that integrates fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis, and it supports clients through multiple custodial platforms and sponsored programs.

Christian Smaistrla is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tomball, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and at Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. since 2014. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Emile Dufrene III is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LifePro Asset Management, Nationwide Securities, and Simplicity Wealth, in addition to 15 years as a self-employed professional. Outside of advising, he consults with Stryde Solutions, LLC, a referral network for professional services. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to employer-sponsored retirement plans and registered investment companies. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, utilizes model portfolios with asymmetric rebalancing, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers and custodians to deliver tailored investment advice.