Matthew Lankford is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at RJ Capital for 11 years. Lankford has also been involved with BKLM Financial Consulting, a business consulting firm focused on financial services, though this activity has been inactive since 2016. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary advisory services, utilizing model-based managed solutions and sub-advisory relationships, and operates both as a fund sponsor and sub-adviser.

Elizabeth Nierzwicki is a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she owns FigureFIT LLC, which offers online nutrition and fitness coaching, and is involved with Counter Brands, LLC and Microtel Leadville. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for over 1,300 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting and in-house tax and estate-planning services.

Gregory Litts is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions in Houston, TX, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at RJ Capital for 21 years before joining Avidian Wealth Solutions in 2023. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs model-based managed solutions supplemented by sub-advisors and separately managed accounts, and it acts as both a fund sponsor and sub-adviser, managing affiliated funds and offering a range of investment and insurance-related services.

John David is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Bogart Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bogart Wealth in 2026, he worked for Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2022 to 2025. Bogart Wealth provides financial planning, consulting, and comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.19 billion in client assets using firm model portfolios that combine passive and active strategies, equity selection through fundamental and technical analysis, and top-down economic asset allocation.

Jonathan English is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Corda Investment Management and several other firms before joining CreativeOne Wealth. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with LUCA Financial, focusing on accounting and tax advisory services. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including proprietary ETF-based models and third-party managers, supported by a platform that facilitates tailored suitability assessments and regular portfolio rebalancing.

Rafael Balderrabano is a financial advisor with PFG Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at United Planners, CUSO Financial Services, and CUNA Brokerage Services, among others. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of macroeconomic allocation and fundamental/technical analysis, principally utilizing index-based ETFs with periodic rebalancing, and offers access to various third-party money managers and platforms.

Clayton Moyer is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions since 2021. Prior to this, he spent 13 years at Fca Corp. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm with 32 advisors managing approximately $3.99 billion in assets. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients, utilizing model-based managed solutions, sub-advisors, and tailored allocations.

Andrei Costas is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. He has been with Avidian Wealth Solutions since 2014 and also worked at Clearview Circle Capital, LLC from 2014 to 2020. Avidian Wealth Solutions provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, families, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of managed model solutions and customized portfolios, incorporates alternative investments, and plays an active role with pooled and private funds through sub-advisory and fund management activities.

David Gonzalez is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with STA Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Securities. Avidian Wealth Solutions provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of managed model solutions and customized portfolios, incorporates third-party sub-advisors, and actively manages pooled and private funds.

Robert Gwydir is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop, implement, and maintain financial plans tailored to individual and household needs. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Investment Consultant. His experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which he has gained expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. His roles have involved working closely with clients to create flexible and customizable financial strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Robert enjoys football, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Nicole Smith is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and OneAmerica Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate through ownership of NS Commercial & Residential Group, Inc., and serves as a board member for United Against Human Trafficking, where she advises on strategic planning and performance evaluation. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and employee financial-wellness programs, employing a long-term, diversified investment approach managed by internal and third-party teams.

Brian Raupp is a financial advisor with CORDA Investment Management, LLC in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 14 years of industry experience, all with CORDA since 2011. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for over 1,300 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, tax preparation, and estate-planning document services through attorney referrals.

John Cheeseman is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Tucker Asset Management LLC and HBW Advisory Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as an air traffic control specialist with the Federal Aviation Administration. Impact Partnership Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of third-party strategists, adviser-managed models, and direct indexing with tactical asset allocation and overlays, supported by a third-party services platform for trading, compliance, and administration.

David Julian is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Julian is involved in estate planning services through HK Legacy Law, PLLC, a separate law firm offering attorney-led estate planning document preparation to CORDA clients. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for over 1,300 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, serving individuals and retirement plans with customized investment strategies and in-house tax preparation, alongside access to unrelated attorney-led estate planning services.

Dante Crosa is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. He is also an insurance agent at Experior Financial Group, where he markets and sells life insurance and annuity products. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm uses a quantitative investment approach focused on technical analysis and manages model portfolios with risk controls, supported by proprietary research and execution infrastructure.

Eduardo Suarez is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital since 2018 and previously held roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and World Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Eduardo operates a woodworking business where he builds and sells home accents. Bolton Global Asset Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and trusts. The firm offers customized portfolio management utilizing a mix of in-house management, third-party programs, and various investment vehicles, emphasizing a long-term investment approach.

Jacob Borbidge is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Avidian Wealth Solutions since 2023 and was previously with Invesco for 19 years. He serves on the Investment Committee of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and acts as an expert witness on financial industry matters. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs model-based managed solutions supplemented by sub-advisors and tailored allocations, and it operates as both a fund sponsor and sub-adviser, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Brent Shepherd is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at 1 St Global Insurance Services and American General Securities Incorporated. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a goals-based advising approach utilizing proprietary software and quantitative metrics alongside fundamental and behavioral analysis, offering both passive and active investment strategies.

Shaheen Ladhani is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. for 12 years. Ladhani serves on the Board of Directors and Investment Committee at the Center for Adults with Disabilities. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach supplemented by sub-advisors and separately managed accounts, and it also acts as a fund sponsor and sub-adviser, providing a range of investment management and advisory services.

Darren Mcneely is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Level Four since 2021 and has been involved with Level Four Financial, LLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a partner in Pinnacle Wealth Advisors, a financial planning business, and co-owns a real estate rental company in Panama City Beach, Florida. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing over $5 billion across 115 advisors and approximately 13,865 client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base with fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing model portfolios and a range of affiliated and third-party management options.