Marla Sherrod is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. She joined &Partners, LLC in 2024 after spending 20 years with Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Tandem S Ranch, a family farm in Huntsville, TX. &Partners serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and private businesses, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jeffrey Stahl is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners in Cypress, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider.

Deepali Shah is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Bankers Life and its affiliates since 2012, including roles in advisory services and securities. Outside of her advisory duties, she is involved as a unit field trainer at Bankers Life & Casualty, where she recruits and trains insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized portfolio strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brent Chappell is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a managing member of an estate planning entity and engages in small-scale property development projects. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm supports over 400 independent investment adviser representatives who employ a variety of analytical approaches and offer discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Dane Blakeley is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements and AI-enabled research tools.

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.

Kyle Roeske is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Concurrent Investment Advisors, he was with TailorMade Wealth Counsel. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, bonds, alternative investments, and independent sub-advisers.

Thomas Hayes is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 28 years of industry experience. Hayes has worked with J.W. Cole Advisors and affiliated firms since 2003 and is also the president and owner of T J Hayes & Co PLLC, a CPA firm providing tax and accounting advice. J.W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management and digital advice solutions.

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.

Keith Huberman is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently a vice president at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and has held various roles in wealth management and financial services, including positions at Raymond James Financial Services and TailorMade Financial, Inc. He also serves as president of TailorMade Twenty, LLC, a holding company related to his wealth management activities. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, primarily long-term investment portfolios and a range of wealth management and financial planning services, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

Lloyd Fechik is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Reliance Diagnostic Systems, LLC. He is also involved in training and development as an Emeritus Agent with Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored portfolios aligned with clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Lingfeng Lu is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Lumina Wealth LLC, OpenWin Financial & Insurance Services, and New York Life. Lu is also president of the North Houston Chinese Association, organizing events that celebrate traditional Chinese holidays. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions delivered primarily through non-discretionary advisory programs within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Reginald Muggley Jr. is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Girard Securities, Inc., and Asset One, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer and owner of Muggley & Renzi & Co. PLLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and both active and passive investment exposures.

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.

Andrew Ramsey is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Ramsey is also engaged as a salaried financial professional at Outlook Financial Group, providing financial services through Lincoln Investment. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and a mix of third-party managers.