Dane Byers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and is involved with Intrua Financial, a registered investment advisor hybrid entity associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households, offering a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Patrick Buckley is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sunbelt Securities, he worked at Saxon Interests, Inc. for three years and has been involved with Harper & Pearson Company PC for over a decade, serving as a technical consultant for the accounting firm. Sunbelt Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily through its network of investment advisor representatives.

Gaylord Chase Jr. is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Jasper, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Lamar Planned Giving Committee, the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, and Texas SportPac, organizations focused on college fundraising, the arts, and wildlife conservation respectively. Sunbelt Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion across several thousand accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, with advice delivered at the individual advisor level and a focus on discretionary management.

Joshua Hall is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Parallel Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Clarus Wealth Group, Sentinel Trust Company, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach that includes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and options strategies, supported by technology platforms for portfolio management and tax-efficient rebalancing.

Kerry Rigdon is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at McPherson & Mayberry Personal Wealth Management and WFG Advisors, LP. Outside of advising, he has experience as an independent insurance agent and has been involved in estate planning services. Sunbelt Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through a network of representatives who offer portfolio management, financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers using varied investment strategies.

Scott Blackley is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in charitable activities as a member of the Seabrook Rotary and serves on the board of The Second Wind Foundation, a charity focused on providing books to children worldwide. He also owns and operates insurance and tax planning businesses in the League City, TX area. Rossby Financial offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm utilizes multiple analytical approaches to tailor diversified portfolios and provides services including discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement consulting, managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets.

Melvin Jacobs is a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 40 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, and has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Jacobs is involved in several non-investment ventures including managing a boat charter business and participating in yacht charter operations. Sunbelt Securities serves individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion across thousands of client relationships. The firm offers portfolio management primarily through discretionary wrap programs, written financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers.

John Asta Jr. is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James & Associates, Elevation Advisory Partners, LLC, and Silver Oak Securities. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a mentor to college students through the Villanova University Mentor Program. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting services, typically using a mix of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers while employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Marty Harari is a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 56 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at WFG Advisors, Inc. and The (Wilson) Williams Financial Group. He is involved with the North Texas Advisory Group, a general financial services advisory group formed by branch members under Sunbelt Securities. Sunbelt Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion across several thousand relationships. The firm provides portfolio management, written financial planning, and third-party money manager referrals, with advice and portfolio construction delivered at the individual advisor level.

Steven Neustaedter is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has been with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. since 2013 and also operates Steven Neustaedter and Associates, Inc. alongside his role at the firm. His other business activities include independent insurance sales and involvement with Swan Wealth Management LLC. Creative Financial Designs serves a diverse client base, including individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering investment management and financial planning through a network of advisers. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset-class model allocations supported by third-party research and offers a range of strategies from passive to tactically managed portfolios, including Biblical Responsible Investing options.

Audrey Fersten is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC and has worked previously at BKD Wealth Advisors and US Capital Advisors, among others. Her background includes a role at the Anti-Defamation League. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, consulting, and family-office style services, managing approximately $12 billion in assets and integrating wealth management with coordinated tax and accounting services through its national accounting parent.

Richard Waits is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2010. Sunbelt Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion across thousands of accounts. The firm provides portfolio management through rep-directed wrap programs, written financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers.

Leo Reichle is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sunbelt in 2025, he worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc for seven years and Hilltop Independent Network for two years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of the Texas Children's Cancer Center and Fore The Cure, where he is president. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and related services to individual and institutional clients through a network of representatives. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing various investment strategies without mandating a single uniform model across advisors.

Charlie Kirven is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at NEXT Financial Group and ownership of Money and Investment Concepts, where he has been involved in business management and sales since 1984. Secure Asset Management primarily serves individual clients, providing personalized financial planning, discretionary investment management, and pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a range of investment strategies guided by written policies and periodic reviews, often utilizing third-party money managers and managing held-away employer accounts through third-party platforms.

Matthew Knauss is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent equity owner of a non-investment-related business, Pamco. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering investment advisory and related services through a network of representatives. The firm provides various approaches to portfolio management, including discretionary wrap-fee programs and standalone financial planning.

Samuel Lawhon is a financial advisor with Larson Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Intrua Financial LLC since 2019 and previously spent five years in the landscaping industry. Outside of Larson Financial Group, he serves as a research assistant for Intrua Financial LLC and is the Director of Investments for Freedom Wealth Alliance. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm employs both strategic and tactical investment approaches, utilizing model portfolios, discretionary programs, and third-party money managers, supported by AI-assisted research tools alongside human review.

Nelson Negron Jr. is a financial advisor with OneAscent Financial Services LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and Morgan Stanley. He volunteers at Foundations Christian Academy. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealers’ customers, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and Unified Managed Account solutions, using both advisor-managed and model-based investment approaches.

Devaron Yates is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently a managing partner at Wealth Development Strategies Investment Advisory, Inc. in Houston, TX, where he has worked since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Valmark Advisers, Inc., Valmark Securities, Inc., Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. Yates serves on the Valmark Member Advisory Board and is a board director for the American Leadership Forum, where he participates in organizational oversight and governance. Wealth Development Strategies Investment Advisory, Inc. provides personalized financial and consultative planning for individuals, businesses, pension plans, and trusts, focusing on areas such as cash flow, retirement, estate, and business succession planning. The firm operates primarily as a planning and consultative practice without taking custody of client assets, emphasizing written plans and referrals for implementation rather than discretionary portfolio management.

Jack Hirschman is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2010. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and related services to individual, including high-net-worth, and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers the Sunbelt RD wrap-fee program, standalone financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers, employing a variety of investment methods and strategies without a single uniform model.

Kyle Judd is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Sunbelt Securities since 2010 and operates Judd/Reddish Private Wealth Consultants, a DBA under Sunbelt Securities, since 2011. Sunbelt Securities serves individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion through a network of 68 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals, with a focus on discretionary account management.