Matthew Celenza is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Boulevard Family Wealth, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of Boulevard Insurance Strategies, LLC, an insurance sales and investment-related business. 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 and offers access to a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers, including private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Alex Gerepka is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. based in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working in various educational roles including at the University of Houston and Lonestar College. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to client objectives and utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Amy Ogden is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Americana Partners, LLC and Saxony Securities, Inc., having previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Ogden serves on the advisory board of TriState Capital Bank. 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 across a range of investment vehicles and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for accredited investors, integrating technology platforms and third-party managers in its process.

Ben Davidson is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Before joining Americana Partners in 2022, he worked at JP Morgan & Chase from 2019 to 2021 and held academic positions at the University of North Carolina and University of South Carolina. 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 several private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Elwyn Evans III is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Miller Investment Management, L.P. in Houston, TX since 1999. Miller Investment Management provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments, trusts, business entities, and private pooled vehicles. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis through its Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management Committees, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets with a long-term focus while allowing shorter-term trades and specialized strategies where appropriate.

Robert Wellington IV is a financial advisor with Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He is a founding partner and managing director at Americana Partners. 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 diverse range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Joseph Barbour is an investment advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Chase and BBVA-related firms. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in insurance sales and marketing, including Medicare and annuities. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-platform model services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs model-based strategies combining proprietary and third-party sub-advisers, offering access to a range of investment options including equities, fixed income, private placements, and digital-asset-related exposures.

Michael Schaufele is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. 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.

Matthew Carlin is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at AE Wealth Management, LLC, and Client One Securities, LLC. In addition to his financial advisory work, Carlin is a self-employed playwright. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with model portfolios and asymmetric rebalancing to guide investment decisions.

Alex Zengo is a financial advisor with Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Saxony Securities, Inc, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., and Morgan Stanley. He is also involved with Americana Partners International, a division serving international clients. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers tailored portfolio management, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms, and serves as adviser to multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Christian Taylor is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at NEXT Financial Group, Inc. and Thurston Capital. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis and offers model-based portfolio management primarily through an affiliated turnkey asset management platform.

David Lee is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Edward Jones and LPL Financial. He is also involved with Impact Partners Financial, where he engages in insurance sales and services. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Walter Decherd Jr. is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Apollo Tax Group, a tax preparation business, and R.M.D. Financial Group, which operates a fixed insurance business. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm offers a range of advisory services and employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, alongside technology and operational support for other advisers.

Thomas Kowalchuk is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has a cumulative 13 years of industry experience across firms including Dynasty Financial Partners and Samalin Wealth. Outside of finance, he has been involved with TJay Music, LLC since 2007. Americana Partners offers financial planning, consulting, discretionary investment, and wealth management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, options, structured products, and alternative investments, with a focus on customized client solutions and integration of family-office administrative services.

Sara Willis is a financial advisor with New Edge Wealth in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining New Edge Wealth and NewEdge Securities LLC in 2026, she worked at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC for five years. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, focusing on asset allocation and investor behavior, and utilizes technology tools including AI-assisted analytics alongside adviser judgment.

Odaro Aisueni is a CFP® professional with two years of experience currently advising at Plancorp, LLC. Prior to joining Plancorp in 2025, Aisueni held roles at Austin Wealth Management, Willis Johnson & Associates, Carson Group, and had experience outside finance with Chipotle and Texas Tech University. Plancorp serves individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with comprehensive wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and tax preparation services. The firm utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory and documented Investment Policy Statements to guide diversified asset allocation and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Bryce Burch is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Northwestern Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual. Bryce serves as the board chair for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a nonprofit organization. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, with a focus on customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Kevin Kyle is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Houston, TX, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrated Wealth Concepts in 2020, he worked for Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2011 to 2020. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing customized portfolios with a long-term approach combined with shorter-term trades for rebalancing or cash needs.

Kevin Tyrrell is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Advisor Alliance since 2018 and previously at Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model with advisory representatives who utilize discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, leveraging technology platforms and third-party services to enhance client offerings.

Eleisha Marzetta is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Amerant Bank, Keller Williams - Remax Gen, and Comerica Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, leveraging an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through proprietary and third-party methodologies.