Vivekananda Kini is an advisor with Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. holding a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience before joining. His work history includes roles at Gradient Advisors, LLC and a long-standing entrepreneurial venture with Vic2retirehappy.com. Aegis Wealth Management serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans by offering comprehensive financial planning, retirement and education savings analysis, and discretionary portfolio management through a multi-team advisor structure. The firm primarily manages portfolios via third-party sub-advisers and incorporates AI-based tools and direct indexing strategies in its offerings.

Dante Milanesi is a financial advisor at MDT Financial Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Willis Johnson and Associates before joining MDT Financial Advisors. MDT Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations by providing wealth and investment management, financial planning, consulting, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and often manages client assets on a discretionary basis.

Nicholas Renfro is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at MDT Financial Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for five years. Outside of financial advising, he has experience working at the University of Houston and Main St Bistro. MDT Financial Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, consulting, and fiduciary and non-fiduciary services, employing a combination of active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives.

Morgan Arriaga is a financial advisor at MDT Financial Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining MDT, Morgan worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and has a background in education. MDT Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations by providing wealth and investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and manages approximately $294 million in discretionary assets.

Steven Neustaedter is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. since 2013. His career includes roles at multiple financial firms such as Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. He is also involved in independent insurance sales outside of his primary advisory role. Creative Financial Designs serves a diverse range of clients including individual households, corporations, institutions, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses asset-class model allocations and risk objectives to structure portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and modular consulting services.

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.

Adam Morrow is a financial advisor at The Fiduciary Alliance in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience spanning multiple roles since 2016, including positions at Morgan Stanley and his own Morrow Wealth Advisory Group. The Fiduciary Alliance serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans and other investment advisers, providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis and may use third-party managers in portfolio implementation.

Paul Brown is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Titan Tax Advisors, a tax preparation business in Webster, Texas, which provides tax services and hosts seminars and speaking engagements. His prior work includes roles at RMD Financial and Titan Tax Advisors. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary model backed by various analytical tools and affiliated relationships.

Jared Carlin is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC, Carlin Financial Group, Altamarea Group, and other firms. He is also involved in insurance sales through Carlin Financial Group. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and sub-advisory arrangements.

Sally Witt is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with BFC Planning, Inc. since 2013 and also works with Securities Management & Research, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Witt serves as vice president of the Council of Business Women and is involved with nonprofit efforts addressing homelessness and mental health, including founding the Hunter Landon Witt Foundation. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, banks, and trusts through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory platforms, with investment strategies typically involving stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Dhillon Taylor is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining Legacy Wealth Management, he worked at Arkadios Capital and Secura Financial LLC. He is also the managing member of DT Financial Services, LLC, a coaching business for financial professionals. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including model portfolios, sub-advisers, and alternative investments, tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Robyn Honeycutt is a financial advisor with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in League City, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Frost Bank and Brokerage Service, and BBVA Securities and Compass Bank. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients with investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs a variety of portfolio management strategies, including the use of third-party managers and an in-house Growth Opportunities model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

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.

Walter Decherd Jr. is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served in roles at WGD Wealth Management, Apollo Tax Group, and R.M.D. Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is an owner of a tax preparation business and a fixed insurance business. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm offers advisory services that range from financial planning to managed account platforms, typically employing a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, with model portfolios that are regularly monitored and rebalanced.

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.

Mary Dixon is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera Planning Partners. Her career includes extensive roles at Avantax Advisory Services and affiliated firms dating back to 1987. In addition to her advisory work, she is treasurer of the Association of Business & Professional Women, supporting local women business owners. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate-planning services with a diversified investment process aligned to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Christien Hughes is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill and various entities within First Command since 2016. He established an LLC unrelated to investment activities but has not engaged in operations for it. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers selected by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Jason Hardcastle is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sanctuary, he worked five years at Edward Jones and spent seven years at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He also has a longstanding role at HH Design House. Outside of his advisory work, Hardcastle serves on several boards in Galveston, including as Board President of Galveston Urban Ministries and Trustee of Rosenberg Library, and he is an owner of a neighborhood wine and general store business. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers various portfolio management programs and employs multiple analytical approaches while acting as a fiduciary when under written advisory agreements.

Derek Rivers is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Selah Financial Services and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with the Vic Coppinger Family YMCA for six years. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and acts as a platform provider delivering operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Austin Pratt is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Selah Financial Services and various small businesses across different sectors. 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, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, along with operational, trading, technology, and compliance support to affiliated advisors.