Gregory Sanfacon is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Round Rock, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Agia and Sun Life Financial Distributors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has worked as an Uber driver during non-work hours. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individual clients, including high net worth individuals and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors, using discretionary unified managed accounts and centralized technology platforms.

Joseph Lopez is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Austin, TX, where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Warren Bausert is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an independent advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. and holds prior experience at LPL Financial and Financial Resources Group Investment Services, LLC. He also serves as a Regional Director at VIP/Benefit Bank, focusing on building relationships with financial advisors for insurance-based solutions. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring, applying fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, and offers a digital investment program called Starlight Portfolios.

Michelle Halliday is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory, where she has been since 2026, and previously held roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Michelle holds the Series 66 license and is based in Austin, TX. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection using proprietary models and research tools, with recommendations tailored to individual client goals and risk tolerance.

Wendy Coleman is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes 16 years at Centaurus Financial, Inc., followed by roles at LPL Financial and Private Advisor Group since 2025. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with The Benefit Group, LLC, focusing on non-variable insurance. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm operates on a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing multiple investment strategies and technology platforms while often implementing advice through third-party managers.

Wilson Williams is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of advisory work, Williams serves on the fundraising committee for White Bluff Chapel, a Christian church, supporting their building expansion campaign. 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 a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and portfolio management strategies aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.

Cesar Valenzuela is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Austin, TX, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, Cetera Advisor Networks, United Capital Financial Advisers, and Girard Securities. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referrals, using Charles Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Nia Alexandria is a financial advisor at Corient with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Capital Advisors, Inc. and American Century Investment Services, Inc. before joining Corient in 2026. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and continuous portfolio monitoring supported by risk management tools.

Kieran Lavery is a CFP® professional at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Kestra Financial, Invesco, and Finivi, Inc. He is based in Austin, TX. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is guided by proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Hanseung Chang is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has prior experience with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with a small family-owned coffee and tea shop that sells boba teas, coffees, and ice cream. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm utilizes proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools to offer tailored investment guidance, with trade execution requiring client authorization.

Theresa Clements is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Empower Advisory Group since 2025 and previously held roles at Empower Financial Services, Colonial Life, Paycor, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through an integrated service model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms.

George Pitra is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2011 and previously held roles at Capital Financial Services, Inc., Barron Moore Advisors, Inc., and Salomon Grey Financial Corporation. Pitra serves as a board member for the nonprofit organization RedRoverVentures.org. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and combines strategic asset allocation with ongoing due diligence using a mix of active and passive investment models.

Ryan Gilchrist is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2020 and is also involved with Agia and owns Imperial Cashmere, a luxury cashmere apparel business selling handmade scarves, beanies, and gloves. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily individual clients, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth investors, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts using Envestnet’s platform, operating at scale with more than 1,200 advisors and a focus on centralized technology and model-based investment solutions.

Adam Claussen is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with several entities affiliated with Bankers Life since 2015, including Bankers Life Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, Claussen serves as an officer and 3D Director for Hill Country Bowhunters, where he organizes competitive bowhunting events. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment 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.

Robert Katchinoski is a financial advisor at SPC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. He is also an independently licensed insurance agent appointed with various insurance companies. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with an investment approach that includes discretionary management, periodic monitoring, and collaboration with third-party managers.

William Movroydis is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2010, including ten years at Charles Schwab Bank SSB. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations based on standardized asset-allocation models and internal research.

Rushma Gilchrist is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Leander, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Agia since 2022 and Valic Financial Advisors since 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she is co-owner of Imperial Cashmere, an e-commerce business selling handmade luxury cashmere products sourced from Nepal. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and wrap programs. The firm manages approximately $29.2 billion and supports a large client base through more than 1,200 advisors, utilizing centralized technology and model solutions.

Daniel Barajas is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group, Inc., VIP Insurance, Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., and Steve Lescher & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a tennis official for the United States Tennis Association. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering services such as portfolio management, financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

Patricia Goodrich is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with a Series 65 credential and six years of prior experience in orthodontics. She joined Mercer Global Advisors in 2024 and has been with the firm since. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a mix of low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other investment vehicles.

Richard Jackson is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at firms including Charles Schwab, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and retirement-plan services, employing a discretionary investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customized tools.