Billygram Simonet is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is the principal owner of Simonet Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2016. Outside of advising, Simonet also provides business consulting services focused on professional resource coordination and business planning. Simonet Financial Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and bookkeeping services, utilizing fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory alongside a variety of specialty planning and client service options.

Zachary Barton, CFP® is the Founder and Owner of Barton Financial Group LLC, where he operates as the lead CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. For over 10 years, Zach has helped clients find financial peace of mind by coaching clients through the process of organizing and simplifying their finances. Zach specializes in working with Attorneys, though his clients also include Tech Executives, Business Owners, Doctors, Engineers, and Retirees. Zach attended the University of Texas for Spanish and Plan II Honors and graduated as a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. He later attended the American College of Financial Services. Zach and his wife, Carly, both began their careers in Lubbock, TX where Carly attended Law school. In the fall of 2017, Zach and Carly decided it was time to return home to Central Texas to be closer to the original Barton family land that has been in the family since 1854. Zach founded Barton Financial Group LLC so that he could focus on helping clients as a Fiduciary with Financial Planning and Investments. Carly works as an Attorney in nearby Dripping Springs. Zach and Carly Live in Kyle, Texas with their children Clark and Lexi. Zach is the fourth generation in his family to own a business on Center Street in Kyle. When not working with clients or chasing kids around, Zach volunteers frequently with the Lions Club, and plays soccer on the weekends. Zach is a member of XY Planning Network (XYPN), active in the Buda Lions Club, and Co-Owner of Word Place Properties mixed-use real estate development.

At Real Wealth Planning, we partner with families to create a foundation for lasting financial freedom. Through our comprehensive life planning process, we craft custom financial plans that prioritize clients’ best interest, ensuring a path that aligns their money with their vision for the future. We have a small team consisting of a lead financial planner (Sarah), two investment specialists, a real estate specialist, client service associate & bookkeeper. Building and maintaining wealth requires a values-driven plan that clients can commit to for the long haul. Through our collaborative four-part approach, we guide clients in discovering clarity around the ultimate driver of their financial plan—the passions and relationships that bring them joy. We then focus on educating clients on the financial topics that pertain to their unique circumstances, including money mindset, wealth-building principles, investment management, tax planning, cash flow planning, business planning and more. In uncovering what truly matters to our clients, we build a financial plan that they are inspired to see through. For busy individuals, we also offer Personal CFO solutions to help implement their financial plans. In an ongoing partnership, we seamlessly handle financial task-management, laying the groundwork for long-term success. For organizations and teams, we provide bookkeeping, payroll, and education offerings that foster and sustain business excellence. Whether in their business or personal lives, our straightforward educational approach empowers our clients to generate real wealth—the kind that isn’t defined by a number, but by their ability to wake up each morning and do what they love. Up-to-date fee schedules and services are on our website: https://www.realwealthplanning.com/individuals-families **Rebranded from Real Estate Wealth Planning to Real Wealth Planning in 2024**

Theodore Leclair is a financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently practicing at 994 Group since 2018. He holds the Series 63 designation and has prior experience at Natixis Global Associates. Leclair serves as a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy Reserve and is a partner at Saltwater Leadership, a leadership and consulting firm. 994 Group provides investment management, financial planning, and business consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and small businesses. The firm combines fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to construct diversified portfolios and maintains sub-advisory relationships for specialized strategies.

Isabella Hambleton is a financial advisor at II Technology, LLC in Austin, Texas, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining II Technology, she worked at Morphic AI, Inc. from 2024 to 2025. II Technology provides discretionary asset management and systematic risk-management solutions primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as to registered investment advisers and investment companies, including ETFs. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative research methodology and an Active Risk Management Overlay Regimen to manage risk and investment strategies, often implementing these through the ARMOR Core ETF.

Peter Markovich is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with 994 Group and has previously worked at MJR Financial LLC and Kestra Financial Services. 994 Group provides investment management, financial planning, and business consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a blend of Fundamental Analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to create diversified portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside relationships with third-party money managers.

Susan Curran is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and is the managing member of Curran Financial Partners, LLC, where she has worked since 2015. She also operates Susan Curran Financial, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Outside of her financial advisory work, she serves as chairperson of the Parish Finance Council at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Curran Financial Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct long-term, strategic asset allocations, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and client communication.

Max Diefenthaler is a financial advisor at Simonet Financial Group, LLC with the Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Giron Consulting LLC and Goodwin Management. Simonet Financial Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory in its investment process and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and bookkeeping.

Wael Salam is a financial advisor at Point Nemo Capital, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Spectrum Capital Partners and Galapagos Partners, L.P. Point Nemo Capital provides discretionary portfolio management to both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients through separately managed accounts and offers access to financial-planning software along with monthly reports. The firm employs two main strategies involving diversified ETF allocation and concentrated equity growth with options overlays, emphasizing continuous monitoring and risk management.

Danial Verhaalen is a financial advisor with Hackett Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Waddell & Reed. Hackett Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach focused on risk tolerance and capacity, utilizing global diversification, low costs, tax efficiency, and a mix of ETFs, structured products, and fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Stephen Curran is a financial advisor at Curran Financial Partners, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Curran Financial Partners since 2015. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice President of Susan Curran Financial, a tax preparation and accounting firm, and volunteers as a board member for Dripping Springs Columbus Charities and as a registered agent for Helping Hands Sierra Leone. He also provides standby emergency medical services as a Fireline EMTB on federal wildland fires. Curran Financial Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct strategic asset allocations, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs with a long-term focus, and provides ongoing portfolio reviews and client communications.

Brian Elliott is a financial advisor with Alongside, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Advisor Network, Primerica Advisors, Lone Star Financial Network, and BBVA entities. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in a real estate investment group and holds a passive ownership interest in a spouse’s salon business. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach, incorporates model portfolios and third-party managers, and offers fractional family-office services through an affiliated entity.

Joseph Brandenburg is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Alongside, LLC, having previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Advisor Network. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of a homeowners association, where he manages quarterly meetings and maintenance coordination. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation and routinely selects and monitors third-party managers and model providers while maintaining oversight to align with client objectives.

Sarah Villalobos is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with Alongside, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab and VM Wealth Partners. Alongside, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $878.6 million for over 2,100 client relationships through an 18-advisor team. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and fractional family office services, using a diversified, long-term asset allocation approach informed by multiple analytical methods.

Rebekah Havlinek is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Hampton Rock Wealth Management. She previously worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors and has experience in educational roles at The University of Texas at Austin and The Village School. Hampton Rock Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a six-advisor team managing approximately $192 million for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs proprietary model sleeves and combines fundamental, quantitative, and modern-portfolio theory analyses to tailor portfolios while also offering family-office administrative services and estate-planning support.

Becky Walker is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience. She is currently with First Financial Coaching, Inc. and Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC, having previously worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, Inc., and Wealth Strategies Inc. She is also the owner of a general agency specializing in life and health insurance. First Financial Coaching, Inc. serves individuals, families, business owners, and corporations by providing investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and financial education. The firm offers non-discretionary investment advice and financial analysis, often collaborating with third-party managers for discretionary portfolio management while emphasizing investment education and workshops.

Natalie Picha is a financial advisor at RHP Wealth Management with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 60% owner of Darrell Picha Creative, a branding and creative consulting business, and volunteers as a financial education instructor for Women’s Wealth Now. RHP Wealth Management is a five-advisor team managing approximately $345 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering wealth management services with a focus on diversified, tax-aware asset allocation and behavioral considerations.

Michael Berger is a financial advisor at Optas, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Optas since 2019, following a three-year tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Optas, LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach with an emphasis on asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, while also offering ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document support.

Sean Tuohy is a financial advisor at Caldwell Sutter Capital, Inc. in Austin, TX, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for SWBC Investment Company and SWBC Investment Services LLC for nine years. Caldwell Sutter Capital primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities, as well as corporate and municipal clients. The firm employs a bottom-up, fundamental value investment approach with a long-term, buy-and-hold orientation, managing approximately $606 million across customized portfolio management and financial planning strategies.

Alan Schauer is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with First Financial Coaching, Inc. and has a background that includes 35 years as a dentist operating Alan Schauer DDS Ltd LLP. Outside of finance, he serves as CFO and handles accounting tasks for Slaton Schauer Law PLLC, a law firm owned by his wife. First Financial Coaching, Inc. serves individuals, families, business owners, and corporations by providing non-discretionary investment advice, retirement plan consulting, and financial education. The firm emphasizes investment education and uses third-party asset managers for discretionary portfolio management while maintaining ongoing performance monitoring.