Warren Bausert is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an independent advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. and holds prior experience at LPL Financial and Financial Resources Group Investment Services, LLC. He also serves as a Regional Director at VIP/Benefit Bank, focusing on building relationships with financial advisors for insurance-based solutions. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring, applying fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, and offers a digital investment program called Starlight Portfolios.

Michelle Halliday is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Austin, TX, offering 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Charles Schwab entities since 2015, including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to support client-directed investment decisions. The firm conducts annual account reviews and operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem.

Wendy Coleman is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes 16 years at Centaurus Financial, Inc., followed by roles at LPL Financial and Private Advisor Group since 2025. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with The Benefit Group, LLC, focusing on non-variable insurance. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm operates on a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing multiple investment strategies and technology platforms while often implementing advice through third-party managers.

Wilson Williams is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of advisory work, Williams serves on the fundraising committee for White Bluff Chapel, a Christian church, supporting their building expansion campaign. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and portfolio management strategies aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Ricks is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Evergreen Wealth Management Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, technology, and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and offering model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Cesar Valenzuela is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and has previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using proprietary Schwab research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates within the Charles Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its approach from many other enterprise wealth managers.

Nia Alexandria is a financial advisor at Corient with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Capital Advisors, Inc. and American Century Investment Services, Inc. before joining Corient. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations, employing a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates both in-house and third-party strategies.

Kieran Lavery is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and has previous experience with Kestra Financial, Inc., Invesco, and Charles Schwab entities. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual reviews, retirement and financial planning, and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s proprietary research and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not provide discretionary portfolio management directly.

Hanseung Chang is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and ATX Insurance Agency. He is also involved in a family-owned coffee and tea business, Manna Taim LLC (Boba Tea Time), where he contributes occasionally. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models.

Theresa Clements is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Leander, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Colonial Life, and Paycor. She continues to receive trailing commissions from Colonial Life on previously sold business. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated model leverages proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

George Pitra is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2011 and previously held roles at Capital Financial Services, Inc., Barron Moore Advisors, Inc., and Salomon Grey Financial Corporation. Pitra serves as a board member for the nonprofit organization RedRoverVentures.org. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and combines strategic asset allocation with ongoing due diligence using a mix of active and passive investment models.

Elizabeth De Latorre is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2019 and previously held roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Guardian Life. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management with a fiduciary standard applied to its registered investment adviser services.

Ryan Gilchrist is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2020 and is also involved with Agia and owns Imperial Cashmere, a luxury cashmere apparel business selling handmade scarves, beanies, and gloves. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily individual clients, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth investors, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts using Envestnet’s platform, operating at scale with more than 1,200 advisors and a focus on centralized technology and model-based investment solutions.

Daniel Schwartz is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2021. Prior to joining Hightower, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill, where he held advisory roles from 2011 through 2021. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering strategies that emphasize manager selection and multi-manager solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Adam Claussen is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with several entities affiliated with Bankers Life since 2015, including Bankers Life Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, Claussen serves as an officer and 3D Director for Hill Country Bowhunters, where he organizes competitive bowhunting events. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment 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.

Robert Katchinoski is a financial advisor at SPC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. He is also an independently licensed insurance agent appointed with various insurance companies. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with an investment approach that includes discretionary management, periodic monitoring, and collaboration with third-party managers.

William Movroydis is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2010, including a decade at Charles Schwab Bank and a year with Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge fees directly to clients.

Rushma Gilchrist is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has worked with Agia and the University of Cincinnati. Outside of financial advising, she is co-owner of Imperial Cashmere, a business selling handmade luxury cashmere products online. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors. The firm manages assets at scale, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts with model portfolios and overlay services.

Daniel Barajas is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group, Inc., VIP Insurance, Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., and Steve Lescher & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a tennis official for the United States Tennis Association. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering services such as portfolio management, financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

Patricia Goodrich is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with a Series 65 credential and six years of prior experience in orthodontics. She joined Mercer Global Advisors in 2024 and has been with the firm since. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a mix of low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other investment vehicles.