Cesar Delacerda is a financial advisor with Envisionvest in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc and concurrently operates My Benefit Pro, a business focused on marketing and servicing insurance products such as fixed annuities, life, health, and long-term care insurance. Envisionvest serves individuals, trusts, business clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes an unconstrained asset-allocation approach with diversified portfolios and provides educational workshops, pension consulting, and financial wellness programs tailored to employer clients.

Jeffrey Franco is a financial advisor at JV Global Capital, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His background includes education roles at the University of Houston and DeBakey High School for Health Professions. JV Global Capital, Inc. serves high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, corporations, trusts, and asset protection entities domestically and internationally. The firm employs a goals-based investment approach with tailored asset allocation and risk analysis, providing primarily non-discretionary proposals and offering institutional retirement plan consulting including fiduciary services.

Frederick Hanish is an independent financial advisor with Old Drake, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at multiple firms such as Republic Wealth Advisors, Mercer Global Advisors, and FP Transitions. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a farmland business as a land agent with Midwest Land Group, LLC. Old Drake serves individual clients primarily through consulting and referral arrangements rather than managing client accounts directly. The firm offers macro consulting, portfolio coaching, land acquisition and development guidance, and risk-control coaching, focusing notably on strategies involving U.S. farmland and timberland as part of income and diversification planning.

Thomas Till is a financial advisor with APPS Wealth Management, Inc. in Friendswood, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with APPS Wealth Management since 2017 and also owns Compass Tax Solutions, a local tax preparation business. Till has a background that includes roles at Investment Advisors, Life Planning Solutions, Inc., Proequities, Inc., and APPS Financial Group, Inc. APPS Wealth Management is an independent advisory firm that provides financial planning and investment advice primarily to individual clients. The firm refers clients to third-party money managers for portfolio management and custody, assisting with onboarding and monitoring without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Theodore Koinis is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Helios Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2005. Based in Pearland, TX, he holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Koinis also manages the operations of Silver Pear 518 Business Park, Ltd., where he oversees budgeting and maintenance. Helios Wealth Advisors is an independent firm providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with actively managed mutual funds and diversified asset classes, reviewing accounts quarterly and tailoring portfolios to client objectives.

Charles Adi is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of Blueprint 360 LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2018. Prior to founding Blueprint 360, he worked at Wealth Development Strategies Investment Advisory, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance brokerage and leads a digital platform focused on financial education. Blueprint 360 provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a customized, long-term investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by educational seminars and a paid digital education platform.

Clayton Curley is a financial advisor at Ridgeback Financial LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and New Benefits. Ridgeback Financial LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and consultation, using a variety of analysis methods and strategies, and provides specialized ERISA-plan services as a limited-scope 3(21) fiduciary.

Gary Kinder is a financial advisor at Wealth Architects, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to founding Wealth Architects, he was involved with Gradient Wealth Management and Gradient Securities. In addition to his advisory work, Kinder owns CPA Advisory Network, which provides marketing services to CPA firms seeking to establish financial services divisions. Wealth Architects, LLC is a fee-based financial planning firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients through fixed-fee plans, educational seminars, and co-advisory arrangements with third-party money managers. The firm acts as an adviser and referral source, utilizing a third-party platform that employs modern-portfolio asset allocation and discretionary trading, while Wealth Architects supports client onboarding and periodic reviews.

John Gray is a financial advisor at Hamilton Gray Wealth Management LLC in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with his independent firm since 2016. Hamilton Gray Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, multi-generational families, and related entities. The firm acts as a family CFO, coordinating with attorneys, accountants, and insurance advisers, and uses a top-down, asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Biniam Keleta is the president and sole advisor at Westcenter Advisors Ltd, based in Houston, TX, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at firms including Royal Fund Management, LLC and IMS Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an insurance agency, Westcenter Financial, Inc. Westcenter Advisors Ltd provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan advisory services including ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) roles, financial planning, and public seminars. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, non-profits, and employer retirement plans, offering customized investment programs and educational workshops alongside flexible financial planning options.

Darvon Webb is a financial advisor at Retirement Solutions with 25 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Webb also sells life, health, and variable insurance products, dedicating up to half of his time to insurance-related business. Retirement Solutions is an independent, fee-based advisory firm serving primarily individual clients with portfolio management and tailored financial plans. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, manages approximately $12.6 million across about 45 clients, and integrates insurance-policy reviews into its financial planning.

Cody Garrett is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is the owner of Measure Twice Financial LLC and previously worked at Legacy Asset Management, Inc. He also spent seven years at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Outside of his advisory role, Garrett operates two educational websites offering financial content for the public and other advisors. Measure Twice Financial LLC provides fee-only financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations. The firm offers comprehensive written plans and hourly planning engagements without ongoing portfolio management, applying fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting methods alongside modern portfolio theory and passive strategies.

Anasuya Meyer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with JayKay Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2015 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial. JayKay Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on modern portfolio theory and offers discretionary account management along with ERISA-focused fiduciary consulting for retirement plans.

Marisa Ponti is a financial advisor at Ridgeback Capital Management with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in both healthcare and wealth management sectors, including roles at the University of Houston College of Medicine and Vecino Health Centers. Ridgeback Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a managed account program. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and primarily involves engaging sub-advisors who hold discretionary trading authority and conduct ongoing research and portfolio monitoring.

Donald Wellings is a financial advisor at Strategic Advisory Services, L.L.C. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including at Shepherds Theological Seminary and Range Leather Company. Strategic Advisory Services, L.L.C. provides discretionary wealth management to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing over $184 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers portfolio management, oversight of third-party money managers, and financial planning services that include retirement distribution planning, frequently utilizing SEI Investments’ institutional programs with customized asset allocations.

Martin Gremm is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Pivot Point Advisors, LLC in Bellaire, TX, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Pivot Point Advisors since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of GremmTech, LLC, a software development and consulting business. Pivot Point Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs quantitative and semi-quantitative long-only stock strategies alongside ETF approaches, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with customized portfolio options available.

Sue Grbac is a financial advisor at Strategic Advisory Services, L.L.C. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Strategic Advisory Services since 2014 and has been involved with affiliated entities including Strategic Risk Management, Inc. and The Strategic Group, L.P. since 1985. Strategic Advisory Services provides wealth management, asset allocation, and third-party money manager oversight for individual clients, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm emphasizes manager and asset-class selection and uses SEI and other third-party managed account programs, offering customized allocations and ongoing discretionary monitoring.

John Blackburn is a financial advisor at McKinney Capital Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Catalyst Wealth Management LLC and Innovation Partners LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent. McKinney Capital Management provides personalized discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to individuals and entities such as family offices, trusts, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach with a generally long-term investment strategy while incorporating a range of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, equities, and alternative investments.

Glenn Cook is a financial advisor at Triumph Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including World Equity Group and TCM Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Cook serves as a committee member and budget counselor for the People In Need benevolence committee at Clear Creek Community Church. Triumph Wealth Advisors provides non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consultation services to individuals, high net worth clients, and businesses, tailoring portfolios to clients’ financial conditions, objectives, and risk tolerances. The firm emphasizes client approval of transactions and utilizes a combination of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, while also maintaining solicitor relationships with outside managers.

Loyd Stegent is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Stegent Equity Advisors Inc. and has been involved with Stegent Financial Services, PC, a certified public accounting business, since 1996. Stegent Equity Advisors provides personal financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, charitable institutions, and other organizations. The firm integrates its advisory services with a related CPA practice, emphasizing tax, cash-flow, and compensation planning alongside investment strategies that combine fundamental and technical analysis within a buy-and-hold framework.