Michael Mithoff is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SP Securities, Hightower Securities, and several entities within Salient. Outside of his advisory work, he is the president and sole owner of Wasatch Strategic Investments, L.L.C., a personal investment vehicle. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, discretionary investment, and wealth management services to individuals—including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients—as well as corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios through ongoing client consultations and discretionary management, utilizing a broad range of investment vehicles and strategies.

William Busch is a financial advisor with Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of finance, he is involved in the wholesale sale of wine grapes through Fire Oak Vineyard. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerance and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for accredited investors.

Matthew Murch is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently affiliated with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and has held positions with multiple related firms including Cetera Wealth Services and BCOR Administrative Services. His other business activities include consulting and developing tax-smart strategies in collaboration with CPA firms. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. offers portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered advisors. The firm manages approximately $7.57 billion in assets and employs tax-intelligent strategies alongside discretionary account management supported by investment policy statements.

Peter Acquaro is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Houston Retirement Solutions, LLC, Ohio National Financial Services, The ON Equity Sales Co., and The Fitzpatrick Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the Public Safety Committee for the Southwest Management District, a quasi-government agency focused on community development in Southwest Houston. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, and non-discretionary asset management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer activities and utilizes third-party managers while maintaining a focus on client approval for investment decisions.

Martin Limbaugh is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. based in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Limbaugh has also been involved with Limbaugh Capital and Limbaugh Trading & T since 2020, and he has business experience dating back to 2013 with Titleistland Company. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and third-party manager recommendations, with an investment approach focused on diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Ryan Herche is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. He has been with Brookwood since 2025 and has prior experience at Redwood Private Wealth, Redwood Tax Specialists, and Cash Balance Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several business activities including marketing and operations management through Glidepath Marketing LLC and leadership roles at Cash Balance Advisors and Redwood Tax Specialists. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a range of passive, active, tactical, and blended investment strategies.

Jerry Judd is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Compass Financial Management LLC in Houston, TX, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Compass in 2026, he worked for Alcon Laboratories for 38 years and was retired for five years before starting his advisory career. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm employs a multi-advisor approach and utilizes various investment strategies, including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and both internal and third-party managed portfolios.

Luke Fenker is a financial advisor with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Jefferies LLC, Primerica Advisors, and North Florida Financial. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process using third-party financial planning software and offers a broad range of planning topics, including tax, estate, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

Nicholas Perez is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Jared Carlin is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Carlin Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and services through Carlin Financial Group. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers.

Christopher Knapp is a financial advisor at Robertson Stephens with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Robertson Stephens Wealth Management since 2021, following prior roles at Collaboration Capital LLC and Perigon Wealth Management, LLC. Knapp serves on the board of The NextSeed Inc., a fintech company, and is a member of the general partner team of Marketplace Fund II, a venture capital fund. Robertson Stephens provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, family and multi-family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and planning services, utilizing a range of investment tools including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and private funds.

Gus Comiskey Jr. is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2011 and with Valmark Securities since 2010. Comiskey serves as president of Comiskey Kaufman Consulting LLC, which focuses on personal and estate planning life insurance, and holds several non-compensated advisory positions with organizations such as the American Red Cross, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and local early childhood education initiatives. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and maintains notable governance and economic relationships with insurance and ETF products.

James Snelson is a financial advisor with Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Hometown Hats LLC, a retail and online store, and serves as a pastor at Mid-Cities Community Church in Midland, Texas. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for accredited investors.

David Cox is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management in Houston, TX, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Verity since 2021. Prior to that, he was affiliated with Sterling National Financial Group and its related entity, Teacher's Pension, where he sold indexed annuities and reviewed client accounts. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered adviser offering discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning to individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a model-driven investment process focused on tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

John Carlisle is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Jefferies LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and owner of Five Pesos Partners LLC, a ticket brokerage business. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios according to client risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

William Herbig is a financial advisor at Victory Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Financial Independence Group as a financial consultant focusing on insurance sales. Victory Financial Group provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs diversified, asset-allocation model portfolios guided by fundamental, cyclical, and behavioral analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework.

Brian Stephens is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Integrated Tax and Wealth Strategies. Stephens also serves as a trustee and holds leadership roles in various family and community organizations in Baytown, TX. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily operates through a network of CPA firms and registered advisers, utilizing tax-intelligent strategies and discretionary management with over $7.5 billion in assets under management.

Elizabeth Rundgren is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Van Pearcy Financial Services. Rundgren is also a licensed insurance agent in Midland, Texas. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals—including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients—as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerances and objectives and employs a broad range of investment vehicles and third-party managers, including private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Christine Arlitt is a financial advisor with The Burney Company in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with The Burney Company since 1991. The Burney Company serves mostly individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets through a multi-team platform and employs proprietary fundamental and quantitative investment models alongside active ETF management and sub-advisory services.

Robert Wilson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC and has prior experience at LPL Financial, Premier America Credit Union, Bank of America, and Merrill. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes third-party portfolio managers via the Envestnet platform and offers overlay services and a Private Wealth Consulting program for clients with $1 million or more.