Ryan Mcdonald is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Willis Johnson & Associates, Inc. Ryan’s background also includes roles outside the financial sector, such as a position at Ace Entertainment. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, with a platform that supports customized investment strategies and offers technology and consulting services to independent advisors.

Dennis Greensage is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tomball, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and is also affiliated with Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. since 2014. Greensage operates The Greensage Group, a business involved in insurance sales and advisory activities. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kasey Mayne is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and B. Riley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining B. Riley, Mayne worked at National Securities Corp and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, Mayne is a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance product sales and provides notary public services. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through around 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions implemented through various program structures and both proprietary and third-party asset allocation models.

Scott Hefty is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 65 license. He has eight years of experience in the financial services industry, having worked at firms including Networth Advisors, AE Wealth Management, and Foundations Investment Advisors, where he is currently employed. He also operates an independent insurance agency focused on annuity and insurance solutions. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor RIA managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives serving a broad client base.

Laura Nash is a financial advisor at Madison Partners with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill and Pruco Securities, LLC. Nash also has experience outside finance, including a role at International Laboratory Supply. Madison Partners provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is customized and primarily long-term focused, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

James Tolbert is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. Tolbert also operates JBT Wealth Management, an investment-related business conducted through B. Riley Wealth Management. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through about 274 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions, utilizing multiple program structures and both proprietary and third-party asset allocation models.

Michael Camara is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bogart Wealth since 2020 and previously held roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, United Capital Financial Advisers, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Bogart Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm employs a combination of bottom-up fundamental equity analysis and top-down asset allocation, utilizing model portfolios and specialized investment options such as direct indexing, structured notes, and private-market alternatives.

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 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LifePro Asset Management LLC, Nationwide Securities LLC, and Simplicity Wealth. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a consultant for Stryde Solutions, LLC, a referral network for professional services. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services, utilizing model portfolios and a broad range of investment products through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives.

Raymond Key is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Annuitysense, Ceros Financial Services, Flexible Plan Investments, and VALIC Financial Advisors. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a wide range of services, including sub-advisory and consulting, and supports customization through its platform FinLife Partners.

Sean Perez is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Securities since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling fixed insurance products. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment approach and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers while disclosing related revenue arrangements.

Michael Ritchie is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Brookstone Capital Management and as an independent mortgage loan originator. Prior to entering the financial sector, he spent 17 years as a licensed professional engineer in Texas. Outside of financial advising, he works as a licensed real estate agent in Tomball, TX. Sequent Planning, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm offers asset management and comprehensive retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisers, employing diversified investment models and tax-aware strategies.

Sydney Rutledge is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bogart Wealth, LLC. Prior to joining Bogart Wealth, Rutledge worked at Silverstar Wealth Management and spent four years at Texas A&M University. Bogart Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, employing a combination of discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and specialized investment options such as direct indexing SMAs and private-market alternatives.

Kyle Roeske is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Concurrent in 2025, he worked at TailorMade Wealth Counsel from 2024. He has an academic background including studies at Texas Christian University. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities, managing approximately $15.7 billion in assets across a multi-office platform.

Ross Richardson is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience currently serving at Apella Wealth. He previously spent 21 years at Pembroke Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Richardson is an instructor for Dobbs Education, LLC, contributing to the Certified Private Wealth Advisor Certification program offered by Yale School of Management. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, foundations, and institutions. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach with a variety of strategies and integrates multiple technology platforms to support its solutions.

David Vaughan is a financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Woodlands Asset Management Inc. for 23 years. Vaughan is also involved as a general partner in several limited partnerships related to real estate and investment activities. Avior Wealth Management is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $5.08 billion in client assets with about 120 financial professionals. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate entities, and banking institutions, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and business consulting through a combination of fundamental analysis and both long-term and short-term strategies.

Antonio Reyna is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Reyna serves as Lead Security Supervisor at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, overseeing venue security and guest relations during performances. Rossby Financial is a Registered Investment Adviser serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm manages approximately $358.6 million across about 800 client relationships, employing diverse analytical methods and customized strategies to align with clients’ risk tolerance and investment horizons.

Austin Hilscher is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bogart Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Willis Johnson & Associates, Inc., Avion Wealth, Stone Wealth Management, Avidian Wealth Solutions, and Chisholm Trail Financial Group. Bogart Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, utilizing model portfolios and specialized investment options such as direct indexing SMAs and private-market alternatives. The firm combines fundamental equity analysis with top-down asset allocation and employs AI tools and third-party managers as part of its discretionary investment approach.

William Burton is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Principal Advised Services since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company starting in 2013. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models to deliver tailored advice and benefits from its affiliation with the Principal Financial Group family.

Jessie Jo Lucas is a financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. Her professional background includes roles at Lucas Wealth and Retirement, Woodforest Wealth Strategies, Amerilife, and prior experience outside the financial industry with Tesla-Solar and PVH - Tommy Hilfiger. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a primarily long-term trading approach using multiple analytical methods and occasionally allocates to higher-risk investments such as non-traded REITs and energy MLPs.