Stanley Pena is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Pena also operates a business under the name Schroeder Wealth Advisors. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Eva Coutermarsh is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining Principal Securities, Inc. in 2026. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Thomas Hayes is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hayes is the president and owner of T J Hayes & Co, PLLC, a CPA firm providing tax and accounting advice. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including fundamental and technical analysis, model-based approaches, and digital advice.

Michael Bradfield is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J. W. Cole Advisors and its related entity J.W. Cole Financial since 2010. Bradfield holds a Series 66 designation. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party manager platforms, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, digital advice providers, and various custodial platforms in its investment approach.

Ryan Woods is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Conroe, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Canto Software. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Heidi Deloit is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2018 and has been affiliated with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed outside the United States. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Kimberly Steed is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Conroe, TX. She has held roles at Crowl Wealth Management, LLC, where she is an owner, as well as positions at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides advisory support, managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services to individual and institutional clients.

William Snodgrass III is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2024. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Amegy Bank, among other firms. Snodgrass owns Matt25 Capital, LLC, an entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $213 billion in client assets. The firm offers discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs and access to third-party asset managers while providing trading, reporting, and custody services.

Donald Traugott is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has led the TRAUGOTT Advisory Group since 2009. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm provides fee-based asset management primarily through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee programs, offering discretionary investment management via model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts across various strategies.

Lloyd Fechik is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bankers Life entities since 2016 and previously worked at Reliance Diagnostic Systems, LLC. He is also an Emeritus Agent with Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., where he is responsible for training and developing other agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in managing client portfolios.

Lingfeng Lu is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has six years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Lumina Wealth LLC, OpenWin Financial & Insurance Services, and New York Life Insurance Company. Lu serves as president of the North Houston Chinese Association, organizing events that celebrate traditional Chinese holidays. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Reginald Muggley Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Girard Securities, Inc., and Asset One, LLC. He is also the owner of a tax preparation and accounting firm, Muggley & Renzi & Co. PLLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of advisors and utilizes multiple advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Bradley Chappell is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a rental property with his wife. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional entities, offering investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm supports a wide range of strategies and employs multiple analytical approaches, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through a network of over 400 independent advisers.

Devon Beamesderfer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tomball, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and the Department of Treasury. He is also involved with Live Oak Financial Management, providing tax planning and preparation services. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advisory solutions.

Kory Pippin is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has held roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, IMG Financial Group, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he owns EP3 Insurance Group LLC, which offers property and casualty insurance products. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies, and provides a range of financial planning and consulting solutions.

Paul Samuelson is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Voya Financial Advisors serves individual and institutional clients including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, third-party money manager access, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures that emphasize non-discretionary recommendations.

Leisl Dodson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience currently affiliated with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She has held positions at several firms including LPL Financial, LLC and The O.N. Equity Sales Company. Dodson also has a licensed assistant role with Zone 7 Financial Services. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisers. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to various third-party investment platforms and strategies.

David Belanger is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing centralized investment management and prescreened third-party managers to implement model portfolios.

Clayton McKenzie is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently serving at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC. His previous roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also commissioned in insurance sales and holds a notary public designation. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and custody arrangements primarily through Schwab and Fidelity.

Austin Brown is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC for ten years and is affiliated with LPL Financial, LLC. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting across various programs. The firm supports its advisory network with multiple asset management platforms and a range of analytical and trading approaches.