Robert Koort is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Childress Capital Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co for 18 years and at Appian Way Asset Management / Koort Research for three years. Childress Capital Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, institutions, trusts, qualified purchasers, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, tactical asset allocation, and the use of derivatives and alternative investments where appropriate.

Patricio Gomez is a financial advisor at Alterna Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Alterna Wealth Management, he was involved in real estate with Bright Lakes and is the owner of House of Regent LLC, a real estate management company. Alterna Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, institutions, and charitable organizations, emphasizing a disciplined, global approach to asset allocation and diversification through quantitative analysis and dynamic investment models.

Laura Spencer is a financial advisor at Goodman Financial Corporation with one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Goodman Financial, she worked at Chara Christian Dance Academy and had an eight-year period without employment. Goodman Financial provides discretionary investment management and targeted financial advisory services to individuals, trusts and estates, endowments, corporations, and pension plans. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach focused on customized portfolios of individual equities and bonds to enhance tax efficiency and income predictability.

Ericka Jones is a financial advisor with Catalyst Wealth Management LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Catalyst, Jones worked at Innovation Partners LLC, GWN Securities, Inc., and Equitable Advisors. Jones is also a licensed insurance agent. Catalyst Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans, managing approximately $105 million in assets. The firm delivers advisory services primarily through turnkey asset management programs and 401(k)/403(b) plan administration on a non-discretionary basis.

Desiree Meixueiro Luna is a financial advisor with GBM Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at GBM International, Inc. and Grupo Bursátil Mexicano, Casa de Bolsa SA de CV. GBM Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses fundamental analysis to construct customized portfolios across a range of strategies and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, with particular expertise in serving non-U.S. clients.

Ignacio Sunderland Portilla is a financial advisor at Alterna Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Argenta Capital Management, LLC and Trinity University. Alterna Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined, global approach to asset allocation and diversification using dynamic models and a combination of quantitative analysis, technical methods, and an in-house trading desk.

Isabella Gomez is a financial advisor at Goodman Financial Corporation with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goodman Financial, she worked at Three Chords Wealth Management Advisors and Willis Johnson & Associates. She also has experience in education, having worked at the University of Houston and Conroe High School. Goodman Financial provides discretionary investment management and targeted financial advisory services to individuals, trusts and estates, endowments, corporations, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, bottom-up investment process implemented through customized portfolios with direct holdings in individual equities and bonds.

James Pavlik is a financial advisor with ICON Wealth Partners in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc., Avalon Wealth Management LLC, and Avalon Advisors, LLC. He is dually registered as an investment advisor representative and a registered representative, splitting his time primarily between these roles. ICON Wealth Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and ERISA plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using fundamental and technical analysis, with a focus on low-cost ETFs and customized client portfolios.

Paul Thompson is a financial advisor with Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ascension Capital Advisors since 1997 and previously spent nine years at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advisory work, he is a trustee of the Lorraine and Jeannette Clift George Charitable Foundation and is involved in a family partnership with interests in general securities and oil and gas. Ascension Capital Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses by providing portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and private placement consulting. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk tolerance and objectives, utilizing a diversified mix of securities and educational programs for plan participants.

Joaquin Barthel Medina is a financial advisor at Banorte Asset Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Bank and BBVA affiliates spanning over a decade. Banorte Asset Management, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, including trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, with a client focus in Latin America, particularly Mexican citizens. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through diverse investment programs and utilizes a range of securities and model portfolios tailored to client needs.

Steven Goodman is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Goodman Financial Corporation since 2015, including a period leading the GFC Quantified Alpha, LP from 2023 to 2024. The firm provides discretionary investment management and supplemental financial advisory services to individuals, trusts, endowments, corporations, and retirement plans. Goodman Financial Corporation manages approximately $865 million across about 275 client relationships, employing a customized, risk-aware investment process that integrates fundamental research and macro analysis, primarily through individual equities and bonds.

Mashal Lakhani is a financial advisor with Goodman Financial Corporation in Houston, TX, holding three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goodman Financial, Lakhani worked at Precise Process Consulting, the University of Houston, West Road Dental, and Speck Orthodontics. Goodman Financial provides discretionary investment management and targeted financial advisory services to individuals, trusts and estates, endowments, corporations, and pension plans. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental, bottom-up research implemented through customized portfolios favoring individual equities and bonds to seek tax efficiency and predictable income.

John Langston is a financial advisor at Robertson Investment Management in Houston, TX, with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc., Osaic Wealth, Inc., and Securities America, Inc. since 2018. Robertson Investment Management serves individuals, families, trusts, pensions, banks, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, corporate finance, private placements, and multi-family office services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various equity strategies and alternative investments, often managing accounts under discretionary authority and utilizing third-party managers when appropriate.

Scott Jackson is a Series 65-licensed advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently with Doliver Advisors, L.P. in Houston, TX. He has worked at Doliver Advisors since 2017 and previously held roles at Legacy Asset Management, Inc. and Andrews Capital Management Corporation. He is a member of BraeBurn Country Club and the Galleria Tennis & Athletic Club. Doliver Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, foundations, and pooled investment vehicles, offering wealth management, customized portfolio management, and a quantitative closed-end fund strategy. The firm also acts as adviser and sponsor for multiple private funds and special purpose vehicles, combining quantitative models with tailored investment approaches.

Dawn Trammell is a financial advisor at Robertson Investment Management with 39 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Osaic Wealth, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and First Allied Advisory Services. Robertson Investment Management advises individuals, families, trusts, pensions, banks, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, corporate finance, private placements, and multi-family office services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various equity strategies and alternatives, managing accounts primarily under discretionary authority and utilizing third-party managers when appropriate.

Jose Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Banorte Asset Management, Inc. based in Houston, TX, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Banorte Asset Management, Banorte Ventures Ltd., Banorte Securities International, PNC Investments, BBVA Securities Inc., and other affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and passive investor in Roycel, LLC. Banorte Asset Management, Inc., operating as Banorte Wealth Advisors, provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolios and model portfolios through both traditional management and a white-label digital platform, serving a largely international client base with a focus on Latin America.

John Merrill is a financial advisor at Tanglewood Total Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Tanglewood Wealth Management, Inc. since 1990. Tanglewood Total Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional and retirement-plan clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and wealth-planning services. The firm uses a customized, asset-allocation centered process involving mutual funds, ETFs, and individual bonds, and provides regular performance reporting to clients.

Allison McKibbon is a financial advisor with ICON Wealth Partners in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Icon Wealth Advisors, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Avalon Advisors, and is dually registered as an investment advisor representative and a registered representative. ICON Wealth Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and ERISA plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using fundamental and technical analysis, emphasizing low-cost ETFs and customized allocations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Kevin Roth is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Clarus Wealth Group and Raymond James Financial Services. He is the owner of KW WEALTH LLC, a support company for lease and office expenses. Tanglewood Legacy Advisors is a five-advisor firm that manages approximately $809 million in assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and consulting services, using customized portfolios primarily composed of actively managed mutual funds and ETFs, and incorporates interval funds and structured notes in its investment approach.

Jennifer Moore is an investment advisor representative with ICON Wealth Partners and a registered representative with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at ICON Wealth Partners since 2016 and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2016. Outside of financial services, she is a member of Allied Hydromulch TX, LLC, an erosion control business. ICON Wealth Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and ERISA plans. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and technical analysis with a focus on low-cost ETFs, offering discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and customized allocations based on client goals and risk tolerance.