Joshua Kirby is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Westpark Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX. He has worked at Calton & Associates, Inc. since 2017 and Westpark Wealth Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory roles, Kirby is a partner at Benaiah LLC, a business focused on developing and selling products on Amazon, and he leads Bible studies at Camp Blessing, a Christian summer camp for children with special needs. Westpark Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a variety of strategies including long- and short-term purchases, trading, option writing, and third-party manager arrangements, often managing assets on a non-discretionary basis where clients approve trades.

Paul Roberts III is a financial advisor with RWM Capital, LLC in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC and leads Roberts Wealth Management of MS, LLC as president. Roberts Wealth Management (RWM Capital, LLC) provides financial planning and fee-based discretionary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients preparing for or in retirement. The firm constructs tailored asset allocations using model portfolios and sub-advisers, employs quantitative algorithms for tactical allocation and rebalancing, and maintains a multi-office structure while managing over $222 million in assets.

William Kopp is a financial advisor with Freedom Day Solutions, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and UBS Financial Services. Freedom Day Solutions provides investment management primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and offers retirement plan consulting, sub-advisory services, and estate-planning support. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios that include ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and, for eligible clients, digital assets.

Louis Hopper is a financial advisor at Horizon Wealth Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Drumond Wealth Management and Twin Staffing. Horizon Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only firm providing comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and other entities. The firm uses diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and outside managers, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets.

Christopher Mcmillin is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Scott & Selber, Inc. Capital Management since 2009, currently serving as part of a two-advisor team based in Houston, TX. Scott & Selber, Inc. Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm focuses on fundamental research and an internal buy-and-sell model for investment decisions, managing approximately $569 million predominantly on a discretionary basis.

Ronald Bucchi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with WESTPARK WEALTH Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IMS Securities, Inc. and Calton & Associates, Inc. Bucchi owns a financial services business focused on traditional fixed life insurance and annuity sales, and he serves on the Pacific Life Advisory Council, providing feedback on variable annuity operations. Westpark Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs various strategies, including long- and short-term purchases, trading, and the use of third-party managers, often managing assets on a non-discretionary basis that requires client trade approval.

Owen Murray is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Horizon Advisors, LLC since 2005. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Houston, TX. Horizon Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and other entities with substantial investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and outside managers.

Joseph Thomson III is a financial advisor at Horizon Wealth Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Horizon Advisors, LLC since 1999 and is also vice president and shareholder of Maddox, Thomson & Associates, P.C., a public accounting firm where he dedicates most of his time. Horizon Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and other entities with substantial investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using diversified portfolios and maintains ongoing monitoring with regular account reviews.

John Havenar is a financial advisor at Hurwitz Associates, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Hurwitz Associates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Havenar manages residential rental properties and owns a health and life insurance sales business. Hurwitz Associates provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on asset allocation through Modern Portfolio Theory using individual securities and ETFs. The firm emphasizes long-term, low-turnover portfolio management and involves clients in setting investment objectives.

Blake Pratz is a financial advisor with ICON Wealth Partners in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Icon Wealth Advisors since 2016 and is also associated with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Mr. Pratz is licensed as an insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of his time to insurance sales. ICON Wealth Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and ERISA plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, emphasizing low-cost ETFs and customized portfolio allocations aligned with client goals and risk tolerance.

Lauren Hall is a financial advisor with Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Pin Oak, she worked at Brown Advisory and Nuance Investments, LLC, and has experience at the University of Texas at Austin and Houston Trust Company. Pin Oak Investment Advisors is an independent firm managing approximately $785 million for around 300 clients. The firm serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and pooled funds, focusing on discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services with an investment approach that combines fundamental and cyclical analysis alongside alternative and private investments.

Marco Razo Torres is a financial advisor at Alterna Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alterna Securities Inc. and academic appointments at the University of Incarnate Word and the University of Indianapolis. Alterna Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, institutions, and charitable organizations, serving a significant number of clients outside the United States. The firm employs a disciplined, global approach to asset allocation and diversification, using dynamic models and combining quantitative analysis, technical methods, and an in-house trading desk to construct portfolios.

Stacey Rognon is a financial advisor with WESTPARK WEALTH Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Westpark Wealth Advisors since 2002 and previously worked at IMS Securities, Inc. and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Westpark Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and focuses on aligning recommendations with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Ryan Scharar is a Series 65-licensed advisor at FCA Corp with four years of industry experience. He has been with FCA Corp since 2021 and previously worked at Frazer Antalffy Integrated Consulting, LLC. In addition to his financial advisory role, Scharar serves as president of Scharar Law Firm, PC, a legal practice he has operated since 2014. FCA Corp offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, managed entities, and open-end investment companies. The firm manages separately managed accounts and serves as investment adviser to the Commonwealth International Series Trust, using a process that includes fundamental analysis and macroeconomic factors to create customized portfolios.

Marcelo Andres Gomez is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Banorte Asset Management, Inc. since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Inc. and Actinver Securities, Inc. He is co-founder and advisor of ZAFE, an insurance deductible financing business. 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 through its BAM Traditional and BAM Digital programs, serving a primarily international clientele with a notable presence in Latin America.

Diana Castro is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Goodman Financial Corporation since 2018, following a four-year tenure at Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. Goodman Financial Corporation provides discretionary investment management and targeted financial advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, endowments, corporations, and pension plans. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment process with customized portfolios focused on direct holdings in equities and bonds to enhance tax efficiency.

Rayce Nunley is a financial advisor with Catalyst Wealth Management LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at GWN Securities and Equitable Advisors, and is the owner of Whack Apparel, a social media-based t-shirt brand. 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 for about 9,549 clients. The firm primarily delivers services through turnkey asset management programs and 401(k)/403(b) plan administration using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis within a long-term trading framework.

Adam Patten is a financial advisor at Prota Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Prior to his financial career, he served 14 years in the US Army. Prota Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs model-based portfolio management, including Sharia-compliant options, and manages $270 million in regulatory assets.

Sam Ling is a financial advisor at Skybound Wealth USA with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Beacon Global Advisor Network and MMPI Financial Services. Skybound Wealth USA serves individuals, families, and internationally mobile clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and cross-border pension advice, including UK pension transfers. The firm employs a centralized investment governance framework and manages most client assets on a non-discretionary basis, with operational features that include educational sessions on UK pensions and estate planning coordination using third-party platforms.

Michael Wachsler is a financial advisor at Vertrix Wealth Management, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Greystone Financial Group, Polaris Greystone Financial Group, Scottrade, RJ Capital, Mercer Global Advisors, and Century Management Financial Advisors. Vertrix Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing comprehensive portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a tactical, risk-management oriented investment approach that integrates fundamental and technical analysis, macroeconomic and market-sentiment indicators, and dynamic asset allocation.