Aaron Soderberg is a financial advisor at BirdRock Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ndx Trading, Inc. since 2002. Outside of advising, he serves as director and secretary of Portable Securities of MN, Inc., a company that rents storage containers to consumers and businesses. BirdRock Wealth advises individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, businesses, retirement plans, and wrap-fee program sponsors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing value-oriented, bottom-up fundamental research combined with quantitative screening and proprietary metrics.

Casey Hall is a financial advisor at FMP Wealth Advisers in Austin, TX, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Financial Management Professionals, Inc. since 2006. FMP Wealth Advisers provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs model asset-allocation portfolios and separately managed accounts using a proprietary manager selection and monitoring process, managing approximately $1.13 billion for about 700 clients.

Whitney Barker is a financial advisor at IronBridge Private Wealth, LLC in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining IronBridge in 2022, Barker worked at Texas Partners Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. IronBridge Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes investment strategies based on each client’s Financial Profile and Investment Plan, offering negotiable performance-based fee arrangements for eligible clients.

Shannon Pitcher is a financial advisor at Terry McDaniel & Company in Austin, TX, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Terry McDaniel & Company since 2019, following a decade at Integra Asset Advisors, LLC. Terry McDaniel & Company provides discretionary investment management for individuals, IRAs, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.78 billion in assets across seven advisors. The firm emphasizes bottom-up fundamental research, with equity portfolios typically holding about 25 individual positions and fixed income allocations tailored to clients’ tax status and risk tolerance.

Michael Younkman is a financial advisor at Ankerstar Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Elevance Healthcare, SmileDirectClub, and Humana. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a pulpit supply pastor for various Cincinnati-based churches. Ankerstar Wealth is a team of six advisors managing approximately $146 million in assets for individual and business clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and defined-contribution plan services, utilizing investment strategies that include derivatives and a permissive use of borrowing across diversified asset classes.

William Keenan is a financial advisor with IronBridge Private Wealth, LLC in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. He co-owns a rental property in Horseshoe Bay, TX, with his spouse. IronBridge Private Wealth offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes investment strategies based on each client’s Financial Profile and Investment Plan, utilizing a range of vehicles including separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternatives, and is notable for its negotiable performance-based fee arrangements.

Michael Chisum is a financial advisor at Ankerstar Wealth, LLC in Leander, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. His background includes roles in education with Austin ISD and Clear Creek ISD, and he has worked at Uber Technologies since 2023. Outside of advising, he is a freelance violinist and a member of the Professional Putters Association, where he competes in tournaments. Ankerstar Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm manages a diverse range of investments and employs strategies such as derivatives and borrowing within separately managed accounts.

Thomas Eveslage is a financial advisor with B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with B.B. Graham & Co. since 2008. B.B. Graham & Co. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $322 million and offers a range of services including asset management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party portfolio programs.

Sebastian Caicedo is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at 57 West Capital Advisors, Inc. in Austin, TX, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining 57 West Capital Advisors, he worked at Inversiones Caicedo Posada, Marsh, XyZ Estrategias, and Universidad de Los Andes. He is also a partner involved in management and board decisions at a family agricultural business in Colombia. 57 West Capital Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual and investment company clients, focusing on long-term equity ownership through a proprietary selection and valuation process. The firm serves high-net-worth clients with diversified portfolios typically held for several years, maintaining an international orientation and offering detailed monthly performance evaluations.

Michael Reese is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Centennial Advisors, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Centennial Wealth Advisory, LLC for 17 years and operates Michael D. Reese Consulting, a firm that assists independent financial advisors. He is also CEO of The MKR Group, LLC, the holding company of Centennial Advisors and his consulting firm. Centennial Advisors, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental analysis and long-term investing, tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance while offering discretionary management and access to various investment vehicles.

Patrick Deist is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at Oakwell Private Wealth Management and has previously held roles at Hilltop Securities, Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Oakwell Private Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate accounts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, as well as various trading strategies and may allocate assets to third-party managers.

Aaron Buckholtz is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Van Den Berg Management I, Inc., doing business as Century Management, since 1990. Based in Austin, TX, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Century Management Financial Advisors provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages separate accounts and a mutual fund family, using tailored investment approaches across defined risk profiles and a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds.

Heather Johnson is a financial advisor at Shadowridge Asset Management, LLC in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Shadowridge, she was involved with Houses2Homes and worked at Louisiana Christian School. Outside of finance, she is the owner and executive director of CleanR, LLC, a professional cleaning services company. Shadowridge Asset Management provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily to individual and retirement-plan clients, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a variety of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative approaches.

John Mc Glothlin III is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Crusonia Wealth Advisors LLC and previously worked at Southwest Retirement Advisors, LLC and Southwest Retirement Consultants. His background also includes a role at the Kelly School of Business, Indiana University. Crusonia Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities, providing wealth advisory services that include discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach involving equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, alternative investments, and third-party managers, and is affiliated with Crusonia Tax Advisors for standalone tax preparation services.

Erin Hay is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. She currently works at Austin Wealth Management, LLC and previously was with Monument Wealth Management and Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC. Austin Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses with retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses academic research and systematic, low-cost, diversified model portfolios combined with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage client accounts.

Joseph Berkel is a financial advisor with McNally Financial Services Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with McNally Financial Services Corporation since 2003. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent and is involved in sports officiating. McNally Financial Services Corporation provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals and small businesses, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses fundamental analysis to build diversified portfolios across various asset classes and combines advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance activities.

Darby Armont is a CFP® and CFA® with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. for over two decades, serving in her current role since 2026. Armont also volunteers as a commissioner for the CFP Board of Standards' Disciplinary and Ethics Commission. Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and businesses through comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services. The firm employs active asset management using fundamental and technical analysis, offering a range of strategies including options, short sales, and manager selection, and provides both discretionary and nondiscretionary account management.

James Pendleton is a financial advisor at FMP Wealth Advisers in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include a position at First Financial Trust and four years at Abilene Christian University. FMP Wealth Advisers offers fee-only financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses model portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and retirement-plan fiduciary services, managing approximately $1.34 billion in assets with a focus on discretionary accounts and private pooled investment vehicles.

Kimberly Perry is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC and previously worked at Horter Investment Management. In addition to her advisory role, Perry operates a separate CPA practice providing accounting, payroll, tax preparation, and consulting services. Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios and frequently utilizes third-party sub-advisors and model portfolios.

Dean Specker is a financial advisor at Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including Bernard Tax and Bookkeeping and Forta Financial Group, Inc. Outside of advising, he operates an online merchandise business and serves as a CPA providing financial reviews for private companies. Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches to construct portfolios and frequently utilizes third-party sub-advisors and model portfolios while maintaining ongoing client oversight.