Kasey Mayne is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and B. Riley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining B. Riley, Mayne worked at National Securities Corp and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, Mayne is a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance product sales and provides notary public services. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through around 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions implemented through various program structures and both proprietary and third-party asset allocation models.

Scott Hefty is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and previously worked at Retirement Financial Group, AE Wealth Management, and Networth Advisors. He also operates as an independent insurance agent through SERAE Financial Group, providing annuity and insurance solutions. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC offers financial planning and portfolio management to individual, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a range of investment analyses and incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary authority models in its management approach.

Laura Nash is a financial advisor at Madison Partners with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill and Pruco Securities, LLC. Nash also has experience outside finance, including a role at International Laboratory Supply. Madison Partners provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is customized and primarily long-term focused, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

James Tolbert is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His career includes tenure at firms such as UBS Financial Services, RBC Capital Markets, and National Securities Corp. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers multiple investment programs and manages approximately $4.21 billion in assets through a team of about 173 advisors.

Kristen Shepherd is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with 1st Global Advisors, Inc and Beacon Wealth Management, LLC. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based, client-centered planning process with an evidence-based investment framework, utilizing proprietary quantitative measures alongside fundamental and technical analysis to construct long-term portfolios.

Michael Camara is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bogart Wealth since 2020 and previously held roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, United Capital Financial Advisers, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Bogart Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm employs a combination of bottom-up fundamental equity analysis and top-down asset allocation, utilizing model portfolios and specialized investment options such as direct indexing, structured notes, and private-market alternatives.

Cindy Day is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, 1ST Global Advisors, and Kenneth Day CPA. She also owns a bookkeeping business. Wealthcare Advisory Partners manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses with wealth management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm employs a goals-based planning process supported by proprietary software and an evidence-based investment framework.

Christian Smaistrla is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tomball, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and at Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. since 2014. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Emile Dufrene III is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LifePro Asset Management, Nationwide Securities, and Simplicity Wealth, in addition to 15 years as a self-employed professional. Outside of advising, he consults with Stryde Solutions, LLC, a referral network for professional services. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to employer-sponsored retirement plans and registered investment companies. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, utilizes model portfolios with asymmetric rebalancing, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers and custodians to deliver tailored investment advice.

Michael Burke is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Burke is a co-owner and active director of Champions Golf Club, Inc., a private golf club in Houston, TX, where he dedicates significant time to management and decision-making. He is also the founder of the Round Up Golf Charity, a nonprofit organization for personal charitable donations. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and financial institutions. The firm’s investment approach is IAR-driven, tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, while allowing tactical trading and rebalancing.

Raymond Key is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Annuitysense, Ceros Financial Services, Flexible Plan Investments, and VALIC Financial Advisors. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a wide range of services, including sub-advisory and consulting, and supports customization through its platform FinLife Partners.

Sean Perez is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Securities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent and sells fixed insurance products. Gradient Securities, LLC, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment model and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers.

Michael Ritchie is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brookstone Capital Management and has additional professional experience as a licensed mortgage loan originator, real estate agent, and professional engineer. Sequent Planning, LLC, operating as Futurity First Wealth Management, serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisers using a structured risk framework and diversified investment approaches.

Sydney Rutledge is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bogart Wealth, LLC. Prior to joining Bogart Wealth, Rutledge worked at Silverstar Wealth Management and spent four years at Texas A&M University. Bogart Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, employing a combination of discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and specialized investment options such as direct indexing SMAs and private-market alternatives.

Maria Northam is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital Inc. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and managing director of Alphana Group, LLC, which manages a residential rental property. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banks. The firm’s approach involves tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance through a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, with access to third-party managers and wrap-fee platforms.

Ross Richardson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Apella Wealth since 2024. He previously worked at Pembroke Advisors, Inc. for 21 years. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Richardson is an instructor for Dobbs Education, LLC, supporting students in Yale School of Management’s Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) program. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, foundations, and institutions, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consulting. The firm uses a model-driven, quantitative investment approach with factor-oriented equity strategies and customized portfolio solutions, supported by advanced technology integrations and an institutional client focus.

David Vaughan is a financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Woodlands Asset Management Inc. for 23 years. Vaughan is also involved as a general partner in several limited partnerships related to real estate and investment activities. Avior Wealth Management is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $5.08 billion in client assets with about 120 financial professionals. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable and corporate entities, and banking institutions, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and business consulting through a combination of fundamental analysis and both long-term and short-term strategies.

Antonio Reyna is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Reyna serves as Lead Security Supervisor at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, overseeing venue security and guest relations during performances. Rossby Financial is a Registered Investment Adviser serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm manages approximately $358.6 million across about 800 client relationships, employing diverse analytical methods and customized strategies to align with clients’ risk tolerance and investment horizons.

Austin Hilscher is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bogart Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Willis Johnson & Associates, Inc., Avion Wealth, Stone Wealth Management, Avidian Wealth Solutions, and Chisholm Trail Financial Group. Bogart Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, utilizing model portfolios and specialized investment options such as direct indexing SMAs and private-market alternatives. The firm combines fundamental equity analysis with top-down asset allocation and employs AI tools and third-party managers as part of its discretionary investment approach.

Jessie Jo Lucas is a financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. Her professional background includes roles at Lucas Wealth and Retirement, Woodforest Wealth Strategies, Amerilife, and prior experience outside the financial industry with Tesla-Solar and PVH - Tommy Hilfiger. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a primarily long-term trading approach using multiple analytical methods and occasionally allocates to higher-risk investments such as non-traded REITs and energy MLPs.