Kristy Groth is a financial advisor with Precedent Wealth Partners, LLC and holds one year of industry experience. She has worked at Valmet since 2015, where she serves as a quality manager overseeing production in the manufacturing of coating solutions. Precedent Wealth Partners is a four-advisor team managing approximately half a billion dollars for about 165 clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process that combines asset allocation, active and passive management, and third-party managers, with a distinct focus on participant education and seminar-style outreach in its retirement plan consulting.

Andy Thornton Jr. is a financial advisor with The Clarus Group in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial and Kingswood Capital Partners. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Thornton Wealth Group, Inc., managing office billing and payroll. The Clarus Group provides wealth management and discretionary investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs customized investment models focusing on objectives such as capital preservation and tax minimization, primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, while also offering financial planning and retirement plan advisory services.

Robert Wyrick, Jr. is a financial advisor at Post Oak Private Wealth Advisors in Houston, TX, with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Post Oak since 2012 and operated as a sole proprietor from 2009 to 2019. Wyrick holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Post Oak Private Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and educational seminars, emphasizing value, safety, and risk control through a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and proprietary multi-asset class strategies.

Neeraj Hingorani is a CFP® and CFA® with one year of experience at Scott & Selber, Inc. Capital Management. He has been involved with Gramercy Asset Management LLC since 2014 and serves as a managing member overseeing property management operations unrelated to investment activities. Scott & Selber, Inc. Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm focuses on publicly traded securities, applying fundamental research and an internal buy-and-sell model to guide investment decisions.

Richard Saxon is a financial advisor with Saxon Financial Group in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Raymond James Financial and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he manages agricultural land where he grows and sells oak and palm trees. Saxon Financial Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs model-based and customized portfolios with a long-term focus, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and ongoing account monitoring.

Benjamin Presley is a financial advisor with Catalyst Wealth Management LLC in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and is in his first year in the industry. Prior to joining Catalyst, Presley has worked in various roles including positions at BlueFrog Plumbing and Drain of NorthEast Houston and Innovation Partners LLC. Catalyst Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans, managing approximately $105 million across about 9,549 clients. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan services through turnkey asset management programs and 401(k)/403(b) plan administration, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, using fundamental and technical analysis combined with a long-term trading approach.

Randolph Burch III is a financial advisor at Haven Wealth Group in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience with prior roles at PlainsCapital Bank and Ameriprise. Outside of finance, he has teaching experience at the University of Houston. Haven Wealth Group provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, pensions, endowments, and 401(k) plans. The firm employs a values-based, tailored asset-allocation approach that includes individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, and options within portfolios.

Ann Deaton is a financial advisor at Angeles Wealth Management, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 36 years of industry experience. She previously worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC, USCA Securities LLC, and Usca Ria LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the investment committee of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and holds board positions with the Goodwill Foundation and the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto. Angeles Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio and wealth management, financial planning, and limited philanthropy consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm generally acts as a manager-of-managers, incorporating alternative investments and leveraging affiliates for research and portfolio management.

Phillip Hammett is a financial advisor with TIP Group LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. He is also a part owner of an online retail business, Virtual Amazon Store, LLC. TIP Group LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, using a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, conducting periodic reviews and coordinating with third-party managers when applicable.

Erin Erdil is a financial advisor with Saxon Financial Group in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial, and she has owned Erdil Financial Group, Inc. since 2007, managing the day-to-day affairs of the business and client assets. Saxon Financial Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services through model-based and customized portfolios with a primarily long-term investment orientation.

John Sullivan is a financial advisor with JCP Investment Management, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Navillus Management LLC and Harborside Associates, with a combined career spanning over 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Sullivan is involved in multiple family businesses focused on agricultural and real estate investments, where he holds various management and oversight positions. JCP Investment Management provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals through pooled investment vehicles, sub-advised funds, and separately managed accounts. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis and utilizes a range of strategies, including long- and short-term trading, derivatives, and risk management techniques, with a focus on performance-based compensation and comprehensive reporting for investors.

Ashley Trlica is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Saxon Financial Group since 2023 and previously spent nine years at Linscomb & Williams Inc. Saxon Financial Group manages approximately $616 million in client assets through a 12-advisor team, serving individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, using a research process based on fundamental and cyclical analysis and maintaining a generally long-term investment orientation.

Michelle Gessner is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Parkwoods Wealth Partners, LLC, where she has worked for one year, following eleven years leading Gessner Wealth Strategies, LLC. She is also a licensed insurance agent. Parkwoods Wealth Partners serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, not-for-profit organizations, foundations, and corporations by providing investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and efficient-market principles, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with employee financial-wellness services.

J. Pappas is a financial advisor at Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated from 2008 to 2017. Pin Oak Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $672 million for about 302 clients through a five-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and consulting engagements. Their investment approach emphasizes fundamental and cyclical analysis with a focus on longer-term holdings, and they are noted for managing multiple affiliated private funds that constitute a significant part of their business.

Bret Sanders is a financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Sanders Morris Mundy Inc. since 1992. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pooled investment vehicles, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management primarily through wrap-fee programs, financial planning, retirement plan investment management, brokerage, and underwriting services.

Matthew Kerns is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as an advisor at Clear Trail Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Raymond James Financial Services, and Teak Tree Capital Management. Outside of financial services, he was involved with Escalante Golf, Inc. for six years. Clear Trail Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages roughly $797 million in discretionary client assets, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, and sector analysis combined with multi-asset allocation techniques, direct indexing, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Robert Koort is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Childress Capital Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co for 18 years and at Appian Way Asset Management / Koort Research for three years. Childress Capital Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, institutions, trusts, qualified purchasers, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, tactical asset allocation, and the use of derivatives and alternative investments where appropriate.

Sonia Joao is a financial advisor at Robertson Investment Management with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Sizemore Capital Management LLC, First Allied Securities, Inc., and Barrington Financial Advisors, Inc. Sonia is based in Houston, TX. Robertson Investment Management serves individuals, families, trusts, pensions, banks, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, corporate finance, private placements, and multi-family office services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and utilizes both discretionary authority and third-party managers.

Ericka Jones is a financial advisor with Catalyst Wealth Management LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Catalyst, Jones worked at Innovation Partners LLC, GWN Securities, Inc., and Equitable Advisors. Jones is also a licensed insurance agent. Catalyst Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans, managing approximately $105 million in assets. The firm delivers advisory services primarily through turnkey asset management programs and 401(k)/403(b) plan administration on a non-discretionary basis.

Donald Sanders is a financial advisor with Sanders Morris LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 56 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sanders Morris Harris Inc. and Sanders Morris Harris Group Inc. since 1987 and previously at SOF Management, LLC from 2006 to 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Sanders is involved in nonprofit and community organizations including serving on the boards of the Houston Texans Bowl Backers and the Harris County Sports Authority, and he owns a local chocolate business, Don Sanders Chocolates. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pooled investment vehicles, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management primarily through wrap-fee programs, financial planning, retirement plan investment management, and brokerage and underwriting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with a variety of investment types.