Micah Mills is a financial advisor at CRIS Capital, Ltd. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Chick-fil-A, SGS, Anytime Fitness, and KYSC. CRIS Capital, Ltd. provides ongoing portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, preparing tailored Investment Policy Statements. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory in a long-term trading approach, managing accounts on a discretionary basis through a third-party subadvisor.

Robert Schlangen is a financial advisor with Park Walk Investments LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Huntington Investment Company, Park Walk Capital Markets, American General Life Insurance, AIG Capital Services, Sunbelt Securities, and WFG Advisors. He also consults on compliance matters with Bates Group. Park Walk Investments LLC provides portfolio management primarily for institutional clients and high-net-worth investors, focusing on fixed-income securities and utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across long- and short-term trading strategies.

Benjamin O'Brien is a financial advisor with Capital Management Advisors LP in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Management Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a general partner in private equity energy funds managed by CMA Energy Fund Management LLC. Capital Management Advisors LP provides fiduciary investment consulting and portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and select pooled-vehicle investors. The firm employs a values-based, family-centered consultative approach with long-term, passively oriented asset-class portfolios, supplemented by selected alternative investments and tactical allocation decisions.

Justin Singletary is a financial advisor with Quiver Financial Holdings LLC in Katy, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at American Trust Investment Services, WestPark Capital, World Financial Group, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. He also serves as Director of Business Development for Quiver Financial, Inc. Quiver Financial Holdings serves individual and high-net-worth clients, investment companies, and corporations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and managed account services. The firm offers a subscription newsletter focused on macro commentary and employs a diversified investment approach tailored to clients’ objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances.

Samuelson Drumond is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Drummond Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he works as an independent insurance producer. Drummond Wealth Management provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach using a variety of investment vehicles and manages approximately $61.5 million in assets for around 129 clients.

Craig Narum is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Trisperity Advisors, LLC since 2007 and also serves as an adjunct consultant at Qittitut Consulting LLC, focusing on growth strategy facilitation, business process redesign, and financial modeling. Trisperity Advisors provides fee-only financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and global diversification, managing approximately $283.7 million across about 266 clients, primarily on a discretionary basis.

Jeffrey Mcculloch is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Trisperity Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. He also holds a trustee role in fiduciary activities since 2014. Trisperity Advisors provides fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and global diversification, managing approximately $283.7 million primarily on a discretionary basis.

James Donewald is the sole advisor at CRIS Capital, Ltd. in Katy, Texas, holding a Series 65 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with CRIS Capital, Ltd. since 2008 and with CRIS Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Donewald is a licensed insurance agent and partner at CRIS Financial. CRIS Capital, Ltd. provides portfolio management services to individual clients, creating personalized Investment Policy Statements that address goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a long-term trading approach, delegating trade execution to a third-party subadvisor while maintaining discretionary oversight.

Chris Liebum is a financial advisor at Ronald A. Bartlett & Associates, Ltd. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Strategic Financial Concepts, LLC and Farmers Insurance Group. Outside of advising, he owns an insurance agency and is the co-author of a book titled "It's Complicated" available on Amazon. Ronald A. Bartlett & Associates provides investment advisory and retirement-planning services primarily to individuals, trusts, and estates, offering tailored portfolio management and financial consulting. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and strategic asset allocation, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with ancillary services such as tax preparation and educational newsletters.

Melissa Perez Leblanc is a financial advisor at Anchor & Oak Wealth Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Global Investment Advisory, Girard Securities, GFS Advisors LLC, and Stanford Group Company. Anchor & Oak Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified retirement plan consulting, primarily serving plans, registered investment advisers, corporations, charities, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis within model portfolios and allocates assets to third-party managers to meet client objectives.

David Teel is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Sweetwater Financial Advisors, LLC since 2001. Sweetwater Financial Advisors, LLC manages approximately $95.6 million for about 208 clients through a two-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans and government clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k)/pension consulting. Their investment approach uses model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, combining fundamental and technical analysis with active management strategies.

Michael Saenz is a financial advisor at Drummond Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stirlingshire Investments and United Planners. Outside of advisory work, he is employed as a data scientist in the oil and gas industry. Drummond Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach across a range of investment instruments and manages approximately $61.5 million in assets for about 129 clients.

Mercedes Barker is a financial advisor at Equilibria Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with firms including Cetera Advisor Networks and Summit Financial Group. In addition to her advisory role, Barker owns Your Divorce Financial Analyst, a business providing divorce settlement mediation services, and Equilibria Earth, which manufactures fruit compotes. Equilibria Wealth Management manages approximately $130 million for around 115 clients, offering discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm’s investment approach includes model portfolios with diversified allocations across equities, fixed income, REITs, and commodities, employing both fundamental and technical analysis with a focus on low turnover and risk management.

Richard Rainey is a financial advisor with Capital Management Advisors LP in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He is the founder and CEO of Capital Management Advisors GP, LLC and Capital Management Advisors LP, where he has worked since 2005. Outside of investment advisory, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life and long-term care products and operates a business consulting practice focused on reviewing business plans. Capital Management Advisors LP provides fiduciary investment consulting, portfolio design, and continuous asset management to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and select pooled-vehicle investors. The firm employs a values-based, family-centered consultative process with long-term, passively oriented asset-class portfolios, supplemented by selected alternative investments and supported by macroeconomic, fundamental, and technical analysis.

Al Devji is an investment advisor representative at Kruse Asset Management, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kruse Asset Management in 2025, he worked at Kestra Advisory and KESTRA Investment SERVICES, LLC for nearly a decade. In addition to his advisory role, Devji owns and operates an insurance business focused on health, property, and casualty insurance. Kruse Asset Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a blend of Modern Portfolio Theory, proprietary quantitative equity models, and third-party tools to construct and monitor diversified portfolios, incorporating technical indicators, options, and structured products in its investment approach.

John Moore is a financial advisor at Equilibria Wealth Management, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-investment businesses including manufacturing fruit compotes with Equilibria Earth and real estate through Gabrianna LLC. Equilibria Wealth Management manages approximately $130 million for about 115 clients, providing discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm’s investment approach centers on model portfolios combining fundamental and technical analysis, with relatively concentrated security weightings and allocations to inflation-protected fixed income and gold.

Garrett Pool is a financial advisor with Access Financial Group, LLC in Katy, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining Access Financial Group in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Garrett referees high school basketball games with the Fort Worth Basketball Officials Association. Access Financial Group provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $39.3 million for about 163 clients, tailoring portfolios using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and offering regular account reviews and updated financial plans.

Sheldon Black is a CFP® professional at Franklin, Parlapiano, Turner & Welch LLC with two years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within the firm and previously worked at Mariner. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as treasurer for the Tanglewilde Civic Club in Houston, where he is involved in organizing activities and bookkeeping. Franklin, Parlapiano, Turner & Welch LLC advises high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates, providing fee-only asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a structured client intake process and fundamental analysis to manage assets across a range of model portfolios, typically on a discretionary basis.

Quincy Caldwell is a financial advisor with Empirikal Partners LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Supreme Alliance LLC and Planmember Securities Corporation and has been self-employed since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Old Danville Shepardhill Cemetery board of directors. Empirikal Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary asset management, ERISA retirement-plan advisory services, and hourly financial planning, tailoring portfolios to client objectives using fundamental analysis and ongoing monitoring.

Didya Bianchi is a financial advisor at Encompass Advisory Services, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated prior to joining Encompass. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages Bianchi Home Inspections and is involved in real estate brokerage through Venture Realty LLC. Encompass Advisory Services is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, investment management, and estate-document facilitation, tailoring portfolios across various securities and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.