Mary Santini is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and multiple firms under the 1st Global brand. Outside of finance, she is involved as a singer in a local music band called Vinnie and the Montage. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models, offers portfolio customization including ESG and faith-based options, and supports clients with technology and reporting tools.

John Smutniak is a financial advisor at Core Planning with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has managed an IT consulting and data analytics business, Quantitative Language LLC, since 2017. His work there involves data collation, analysis, interpretation, and quality assurance, separate from his investment advisory role. Core Planning offers fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools while tailoring investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Todd Luft is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for seven years and held roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and B. Riley Wealth Management. International Assets Investment Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and businesses through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers using a range of investment vehicles tailored to client objectives.

James Mohr is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bolton Global Capital and Bolton Global Asset Management since 2026, and previously held roles at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Mohr serves as a sports referee for high school and junior high school games and is a board member of his local homeowners association. Bolton Global Asset Management is a registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm provides customized wealth management through a network of independent advisers, offering portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities with a generally long-term investment approach.

Michael Burke is a financial advisor at Bolton Securities Corporation with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital since 2020, following five years at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Burke serves as President and co-owner of Champions Golf Club, a private golf club in Houston, and is a regional board member for First Financial Bank. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers customized wealth management through independent advisers, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and strategies with a focus on long-term portfolio construction.

Phillip Kennemer is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at National Securities Corp and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to joining B. Riley Wealth Advisors. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and manages approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through a team of about 173 advisors.

Christopher Wise is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mutual Advisors, LLC. His prior work includes positions at Mutual Securities, Inc., Colony Northstar, and Jackson National Life. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including managing a music production and entertainment company and serving as Chief Marketing Officer for a firm specializing in SBA loan assistance. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, managing approximately $9.45 billion through 154 advisors. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory, employing both active and passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Jackson Smith is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bolton Securities Corporation. His prior roles include positions at Bolton Global Capital, Rover, Bank of America, Merrill, Raymond James & Associates, and UBS. He has also worked with the Houston Astros. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers portfolio management through a network of independent advisors, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities with a focus on both long-term and shorter-term investment strategies.

Angela Sanders is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, Girard Securities, and previous tenure at United Capital. Outside of her advisory work, she is co-owner and bookkeeper of Sanders Electrical Services, a residential and commercial electrical business. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models, offers portfolio customization including ESG and faith-based options, and supports its advisors with proprietary technology and research.

Morris Monroe is a financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Navigator Securities Ltd and Woodlands Asset Management Inc. Monroe also serves as a director at Woodlands Financial Services and is a co-member of Timberloch Capital LLC. Avior Wealth Management is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $5.08 billion in assets with about 120 financial professionals. The firm serves individuals, pension and retirement plans, charitable and corporate entities, and banking institutions, employing fundamental analysis with both long- and short-term investment strategies and offering a range of services including comprehensive financial planning and business consulting.

John Ramirez is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and PKS Advisory Services, LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Woodlands Portfolio Management. PKS Advisory Services, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individual clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $905 million in assets for over 4,400 clients and customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and objectives using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis.

Kimberly Rehmeyer is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with no prior industry experience. She has worked at Integrated Wealth Concepts since 2026 and has 18 years of experience at W&B Tax Firm PC. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, utilizing a combination of internal management and third-party asset managers with a long-term investment approach.

Trent Birdsong is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oppenheimer. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a variety of programs with advisory services spanning equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Jaymie Wendt is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2023. Wendt has been with Sanctuary Advisors and Sanctuary Securities since 2023. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives who develop their own investment strategies within a supervised framework, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Louis Merkle III is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 license and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2006, with a brief tenure at Merkle Financial Group, which he co-owns. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to its affiliated advisors.

Quincy Goudeau Sr. is a financial advisor at SPC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, LPL Financial, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder and managing director of Royal Players Basketball Academy, a youth athletic and academic organization in Spring, TX. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers tailored, discretionary investment advice delivered through multiple account programs.

Cynthia Kelley is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her career includes tenures at major firms such as Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse investment programs and advisory services that encompass equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

James Shock is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Trilogy Wealth Management and Trilogy University, and has operated his own practice, Shock Financial Group, since 1989. He is also involved in non-variable insurance ownership in Shenandoah, TX. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and offers both fee-based and commission-based financial planning and portfolio management services through a network of 477 independent advisors.

David Dellinger is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2020. Prior to that, he was with First Tryon Securities and Advanced Income Solutions, and spent a year self-employed. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a HomeVestors franchise and will serve as owner and CEO of Residential Property Acquisitions LLC beginning in 2024. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of advisory programs covering equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Kathleen Fechik is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Bankers Life Securities Inc. since 2017 and Bankers Life & Casualty since 2016. 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 fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop tailored asset allocations and offers both wrap and non-wrap programs.