Michael Klorer is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles at firms including Sanctuary Securities, SWBC Investment Company, and UBS Financial Services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional plan sponsors and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds.

Antonio Aguilar is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Valic Financial Advisors, AIG, and Bbva. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and various advisory services. The firm combines model portfolios, third-party money managers, and technology-enabled tools to implement client recommendations, operating both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Drake Sacks is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oppenheimer since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment and consulting services across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, utilizing strategic asset allocation and manager selection tailored to client objectives.

Remington Pollina is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including VALIC Financial Advisors and AGIA prior to his current role. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs, combining proprietary software and model portfolios provided by Morningstar Investment Management. The firm manages a large client base with a focus on asset allocation and retirement guidance, primarily offering non-discretionary investment recommendations.

Todd Mc Lane is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at USA Financial Securities and National Planning Corporation. He has been associated with The McLane Agency since 1977, which he operates for branding and marketing purposes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services with a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Frank Mc Lane Jr. is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 44 years of industry experience, including roles at USA Financial Securities and National Planning Corporation. He also operates The McLane Agency, which involves insurance sales. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing fundamental and technical analysis, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Donald Kainer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Darcy Mclinden is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2019, following 11 years at Edward Jones. Mclinden is also an insurance agent at EMG Insurance Brokerage. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk-profiling tools and offers specialized municipal and public-finance advisory services.

Elec Presnell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2017. He specializes in holistic wealth management, financial strategies, retirement planning, portfolio management, and client-focused areas such as family wealth management strategies and managing new wealth. Elec holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Covenant College. He holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Elec emphasizes the importance of understanding each client's individual needs and goals to develop personalized wealth management plans, leveraging resources from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the experience of the PSMC Group. Outside of his professional career, Elec has personal interests in golfing, hunting, and reading. He is also involved in community service through his leadership role with Project 52, a community improvement organization affiliated with his church.

Dylan Landry is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2025. He focuses on providing financial planning guidance tailored to each client's unique financial goals, priorities, and preferences. Prior to his current role, Dylan held positions at Fidelity Investments including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Customer Relationship Advocate, gaining a broad range of experience in client relationship management and financial planning. Dylan holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, which support his work in delivering comprehensive financial advice. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys activities such as fishing, fitness, football, golf, outdoor adventures, and spending time with pets.

Jacob Burlison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in The Woodlands, TX. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for six years at Russell and Smith Ford, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Laurie Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Raymond James Financial and Woodforest National Bank since 2009. Laurie also serves as Program Operations Coordinator for Woodforest Wealth, a support company in The Woodlands. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored non-discretionary consulting with analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique institutional affiliation.

Dean Harman is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 32 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Harman Asset Management, LLC and SagePoint Financial, Inc. Outside of advisory roles, Harman is the author of the book "Win by Not Losing" and co-founder of Alphalytics Research, which produces and markets economic research for the financial services industry. He also serves on advisory boards for FINRA and Practice Intelligence, a data-driven platform focused on advisor growth. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across a broad range of programs and custodial arrangements.

Michael Hempfling is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1995, initially working in securities regulatory supervision before joining Merrill Lynch. His role involves providing investment advisory services and portfolio management to individuals, families, and business owners. Michael holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is certified as a Senior Portfolio Advisor through Merrill Investment Advisory Program. He has also completed the Series 63 and Series 65 regulatory exams. His expertise includes retirement planning, investment strategy development, portfolio management, and wealth preservation. He earned both a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri. In addition to his professional experience, Michael is a United States Army Veteran. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, football, soccer, traveling, and watching movies.

Jonathan Parr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Flowserve Corporation for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Kogler is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Edward Jones. Outside of his primary role, he has been involved with RLK Phoenix Enterprises LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and incorporates ESG criteria within a broad range of eligible strategies.

James Egan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade in various roles since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational capabilities.

Frederick De Groot is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Based in Houston for the past 20 years, he specializes in executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Frederick applies a disciplined and balanced approach to portfolio management, helping clients navigate market volatility and focusing on strategies tailored to their unique financial goals. Frederick holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. He earned his bachelor's degree from LaSalle University and his MBA from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. His extensive experience includes working with corporate executives and professionals through various economic climates, emphasizing proactive communication and accountability. Outside of his professional work, Frederick enjoys reading, running, and spending time with his family. He is involved in community organizations including EYBL Basketball, The John Cooper School, Texas Torque, and The University of Chicago.

Renee Weston is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. She specializes in comprehensive wealth management and advanced planning strategies, including retirement planning, wealth transfer and legacy planning, education funding, and asset protection. Renee holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has an educational background that includes a High School Diploma from Klein High School and an Associate's Degree from North Harris Montgomery County College. Her client focus areas encompass college education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of her professional work, Renee spends time enjoying personal interests such as camping, gardening, hiking, knitting and crocheting, music, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Michael Pinkley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Conroe, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco Private Ledger since 2004 and at UBS Financial Services from 1991 to 2004. Pinkley also operates a wealth management business under the name Wealth Management Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.