Nermeen Dhuca is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor at Brasada Capital Management, LP with two years of industry experience. Before joining Brasada in 2024, Nermeen worked at Higher Order Capital and spent time at TikTok, Siemens, and Samsung. Brasada Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management through a private pooled long/short equity fund, sub-advisory services, and separately managed accounts serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamentals-driven, bottom-up investment process and operates multiple product lines with distinct portfolio managers.

Alison Mills is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor at Trinity Legacy Partners, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Trinity Legacy Partners since 2018 and previously worked at Bank of Texas and Peachtree Capital. Alison also has experience in academia, having worked at the University of Houston Bauer College of Business and the University of South Carolina. Trinity Legacy Partners is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $521 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting.

Jake Walton is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Syntal Capital Partners, LLC and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a sole-proprietorship focused on property management. 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 serves as adviser to multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Cesar Olivares is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and SWBC Investment Company. International Assets Investment Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporations through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and may utilize third-party managers or wrap programs as part of its investment approach.

Peter Nett is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Hilltop Securities Inc., where he has worked since 2022, following a 17-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in The Woodlands, TX. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutions. The firm operates an open-architecture platform offering a variety of adviser-managed and model-based programs, with distinctive features such as municipal bond strategies co-advised by Franklin Templeton and custody capabilities uncommon among enterprise advisers.

Mark Dulworth is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC in Houston, TX, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The Leaders Group Inc and Legacy Asset Management, Inc. He also serves as president of Dulworth & Co, Inc., an insurance business. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client needs.

Lindsey Boettigheimer is a financial advisor with intrua Financial based in Saint Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Larson Financial, Tiaa, and SCOTTRADE, Inc. She provides administrative support to intrua Financial, an independent investment advisory firm. Intrua Financial offers investment advisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm combines fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical and cyclical analysis to develop customized asset allocations and manages approximately $1.76 billion in client assets.

Brandon Woodard is a financial advisor with intrua Financial in Amarillo, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Pinnacle Financial Group. Outside of advising, he is involved with Hospice DME of Arizona and Woodard Properties, LLP. Intrua Financial provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis to create customized asset allocations and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Miles Stackpool is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Boulevard Family Wealth Services, Boulevard Insurance Strategies, CA Family Wealth LLC, Zehana LLC, and Citibank HK. 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.

Lauren Lindsay is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Savvy since 2026. Her prior roles include positions at Sanctuary Advisors LLC, Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Westwood, and Personal Financial Advisors, L.L.C. in Houston, TX. She is also the owner of Laurengad LLC, an operating entity for an investment advisory business. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily index-based, long-term investment approach supplemented by active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, utilizing third-party sub-advisers, fintech tools, and in-house tax and estate-planning support.

Brandyn Moniz is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at CA Family Wealth LLC, Bel Air Investment Advisors, Better Earth Solar, and Capital Group. 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 consultations and discretionary management, utilizing a broad range of investment vehicles and alternative strategies tailored to clients’ needs.

David Obenberger is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Deer Park, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Geneos Wealth Management since 2007 and at Rockwell Wealth Management since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent representative with various insurance carriers for fixed products. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services. The firm employs multiple analytic approaches and offers customizable portfolios, combining continuous account monitoring with discretionary trading authority.

Michael Miller is a financial advisor with TFO Wealth Partners in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Miller Grossbard Advisors, LLP since 2013 and TFO Wealth Partners since 2010. Outside of advising, he serves as Chief Operating Officer at Synergy Risk Management, Ltd., focusing on fixed and index life insurance and annuity products, and is Director of Operations at Miller Grossbard Advisors, LLP, where he assists with general management and reporting. TFO Wealth Partners manages approximately $4.85 billion in client assets for individuals, family offices, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs long-term, asset-allocation driven strategies based on modern portfolio theory, utilizing model portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of financial planning and family office services.

Hunter Hart is a financial advisor at Intrua Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Intrua Advisory Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2016. His work includes providing investment advisory services through Intrua Advisory Group, an independent registered investment advisor. Intrua Financial is an SEC-registered multi-team firm managing approximately $1.75 billion in assets with 37 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized investment strategies implemented through direct management, model portfolios, and third-party managers.

Dane Byers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and is involved with Intrua Financial, a registered investment advisor hybrid entity associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households, offering a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Fran Jackson Jr. is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within John Hancock entities as well as Valic Financial Advisors and GWFS Equities. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC serves a diverse range of clients—including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities—offering financial planning, consultative services, and an Emergency Savings program. The firm utilizes third-party software to create written financial plans, which advisors review and present, supporting a technology-assisted model with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

George Biggs is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in a family limited partnership involved in oil and gas royalties. 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 broad range of investment vehicles and leveraging technology and third-party service providers as part of its implementation process.

Maryanna Braun is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Sowell Management and has held previous roles at Baker Tilly Wealth Management, Baker Tilly US LLP, MRZ Financial Services, and United Capital Financial Advisers, including time during its affiliation with Goldman Sachs. She is also co-founder and partner of Bellwether Advisory Group, LLC. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs various investment strategies and provides support services to its independent contractor advisors.

Jo Aldridge is a financial advisor with Northwest Asset Management in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. She is also licensed to sell life, accident, health, and HMO insurance in Texas. Northwest Asset Management serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs strategic asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory across diversified investments while offering customized investment management, retirement planning, consulting, tax preparation, and sub-advisory services.

Kayla Sickman is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 11 years. Sickman is currently based in Houston, TX. 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 offers customized portfolio management with a range of investment options and integrated family-office and administrative services.