Phuong Nguyen is a financial advisor at Quality Wealth Care, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Quality Wealth Care since 2005 and Nugent & Associates, Inc. since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, Nguyen works as an insurance agent, accountant during tax season, and business consultant. Quality Wealth Care provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a strategic asset allocation approach using a core-and-satellite framework and offers pension-plan consulting and employee benefits education for business clients.

Kelvin York Jr. is a financial advisor with Goldenstate Wealth Management in Humble, TX. He holds the Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he has worked at Shell Oil Company since 2014. Goldenstate Wealth Management is an independent firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on security selection, asset allocation, and risk-managed portfolio construction using individual stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, and cash equivalents.

Diego Luna Y Parra Diaz is a financial advisor at Berlin Wealth Group Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Berlin Wealth Group Advisors, he worked at Kpitalia Asset Management, Finamex International, and several other firms in Mexico. Berlin Wealth Group Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory, discretionary portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach using fundamental and technical analysis and offers performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

Ganesh Budidagaddapalli Midigesi is a financial advisor at Grass Capital LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Ameya Insurance Group LLC and T-Mobile USA. Outside of advisory work, he is a general partner managing investment activities at Grass Capital Fund GP, LP, and also serves as a managing member of an IT consulting company, Edatamarkets LLC, which currently has no active business operations. Grass Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, and investors in pooled vehicles. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with quantitative models, managing a variety of financial instruments and also sponsors a private long-short equity quantitative hedge fund alongside offering qualified plan consulting.

I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who helps pre‑retirees gain the clarity and confidence they need to step into (early) retirement with purpose. Through my firm, A Small Investment, I guide clients in organizing their finances, planning sustainable retirement income, and making values based decisions that support both their lifestyle and legacy. With more than 15 years of experience, I am known for simplifying complex financial topics so clients can make informed choices without feeling overwhelmed. My commitment to unbiased, stewardship, and focused guidance began after witnessing the impact of conflicted advice early in my financial life. A turning point that shaped my belief that people deserve transparent, trustworthy planning. Today, I serve as a steady guide for those preparing for retirement or exploring work optional living. My mission is to help you do that on purpose, with peace of mind and financial clarity that supports the life and legacy you are building.

Jose Maldonado is a financial advisor with Hoyle Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Hoyle Capital in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2013 to 2019. Hoyle Capital, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment services primarily to accredited and high-net-worth investors through managed accounts and pooled investment arrangements. The firm uses a quantitative screening tool based on extensive market data to guide tactical asset allocation and incorporates options and private-placement opportunities within client strategies.

Jeremy Northum is a financial advisor at Jaston Capital, LLC in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has also worked as an attorney since 2022 and held roles at Harris County and the University of Houston Law Center. Jaston Capital provides discretionary investment management for individuals and families, specializing in diversified portfolios based on fundamental analysis. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis and offers tax services under separate agreements, focusing on stock, bond, and balanced portfolios tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Peter Catalano is the sole advisor at Catalano Financial in The Woodlands, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license with 21 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bni and First Advisors National, LLC, alongside operating Catalano Consulting and Insurance Services as a licensed insurance agent. Catalano Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, retirement plans, and select organizations with a planning-first approach that integrates financial planning, portfolio management, and coordination with other trusted professionals. The firm employs diversified investment portfolios and offers a Strategic Wealth Partnership model that combines ongoing planning, implementation, and investment management.

Matthew Russell is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He has been the sole advisor at MTR Financial Services, LLC since 2009. MTR Financial Services is an independent, fee-only firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing portfolio management and hourly financial planning without account minimums, focusing on a range of topics including retirement, tax, insurance, college planning, and debt strategies.

Rachael Smith is a financial advisor at TopRac Financial LLC in Cypress, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 65 license. She has one year of experience in financial advising, having joined TopRac Financial in 2025. Prior to her current role, she worked in various capacities at Independence Hydrogen, Cubic Corporation, and ExxonMobil Corporation. TopRac Financial LLC provides fee-only financial planning to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, primarily through virtual meetings and electronic communication. The firm focuses on written financial plans covering areas such as cash flow, retirement, tax strategies, estate considerations, and investment analysis, favoring long-term passive strategies and advising on a non-discretionary basis without managing client investment accounts.

David Barsalou is a financial advisor at LCM Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He is managing attorney and owner of a law firm and a tax preparation business, both established in 2013, where he provides legal services and tax filing for individuals and businesses. Barsalou has worked at Silverstone Private Wealth, LLC and Lewis Caldwell Mitchell, Inc. Lewis Caldwell Mitchell, Inc. is a registered investment adviser formed in 2024 that offers financial planning, non-discretionary portfolio advice, and pension consulting to plan sponsors and individuals. The firm provides tailored advice and ongoing monitoring without discretionary trading, and it discloses affiliations with legal and tax practices as part of its operating model.

Edna Thompsen is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 31 years of experience, operating her independent firm, Edna J. Thompsen, CFP, since 1995. She holds a Series 63 license and has 12 years of industry experience under that designation. Her firm provides fee-only financial planning and personal finance administration to a small number of individual clients and serves as a fiduciary advisor to employer 401(k) plans. The firm uses a fee structure based on hourly and fixed fees rather than asset-based charges and typically recommends passive mutual funds and ETFs, while clients retain control of investments through their chosen brokers.

Errol Martin is a financial advisor at Beta Management Consulting with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Beta Management Consulting since 1994. Beta Management Consulting provides fee-only investment counseling and portfolio management to individuals, families, and business owners, focusing primarily on non–high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $26.7 million in assets using a non-discretionary, cash-flow–based, value-oriented investment approach with an emphasis on privacy and information security.

Jaimin Garabedian is a financial advisor with Assurance Wealth Management in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Post Oak Private Wealth Advisors. He also owns and advises through Assurance Family Office, focusing on strategic risk reduction for individuals and business owners. Assurance Wealth Management is a state-registered advisory firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm’s investment approach integrates Modern Portfolio Theory and technical analysis to create tailored asset allocations, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and providing regular account reviews.

Gerald Whitfill is the principal of Whitfill Investment Management, LLC, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has operated his independent advisory firm since 2003. In addition to his advisory work, Whitfill is a certified public accountant and president of Gerald Whitfill P.C., where he provides income tax consulting and preparation. Whitfill Investment Management serves primarily individual clients by offering portfolio construction, asset management, and financial planning services. The firm uses asset-allocation strategies tailored to client objectives and incorporates tax considerations through its affiliation with Whitfill’s CPA practice.

Lorri Jefferson is a financial advisor at Vision Tech Financial Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for 25 years at HP Inc. before founding her independent advisory firm. Vision Tech Financial Advisors serves individual clients with discretionary asset management and financial planning services, managing approximately $27.8 million across 78 client relationships. The firm uses client profiles and a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to guide investment decisions, employing various strategies including options and derivatives.

Jeffrey Owens is a financial advisor at Houston Wealth Advisers, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Madison Avenue Securities, LLC and ELE Advisory Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Operations at Senior Partners, LLC, overseeing business activities, compliance, and personnel management. Houston Wealth Advisers, LLC provides financial consultation and wealth management to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm focuses on referring clients to separately managed account managers, with an investment approach that includes due diligence on performance, costs, custodians, and account minimums.

Stephen Gray is a CFP® and CPA with 28 years at Financial Planning Services in The Woodlands, TX, and 14 years of industry experience. He provides tax preparation services to individuals and businesses alongside his financial advisory work. Financial Planning Services is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual clients with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates accounting and tax services with investment advisory work, using fundamental, long-term analysis to manage portfolios.

Marcus Jasso is a financial advisor at Overlook Park Wealth, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Sovereign Wealth Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Humble Anointing Oil Company, a religious gift and novelty business, and serves as president of the Humble Middle School Parent Teacher Organization. Overlook Park Wealth, LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals and corporations, employing a mix of long- and short-term strategies supported by third-party due diligence. The firm offers tailored investment programs, quarterly portfolio reviews, and multiple model portfolios, with a notable affiliated insurance practice incorporated into its service offerings.

Joel Diaz is the sole advisor at Anchored Wealth in The Woodlands, TX, with 18 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at First Horizon, Engrave Wealth Partners, and Capital One, as well as service in the United States Navy Reserves. He is a licensed insurance agent and president of an asset holding company. Anchored Wealth offers discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning to a range of clients, including individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and private business owners. The firm employs a blended research approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified portfolios and manages specialized accounts such as 529 plan investments and annuity sub-accounts.