James Werner is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2023. Prior to joining Waverly, he worked for 11 years at Silicon Hills Wealth Management. He hosts a podcast titled "Voice from the Hills," which he produces outside of market hours. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 224 advisors and $29.9 billion in assets under management. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office services to a broad client base, employing a blend of traditional and alternative strategies.

Jenny Fleming is a CFP® and PFS™ with 19 years of experience in financial advisory services. She is currently with Avidian Wealth Solutions and previously spent 16 years at Equistar Wealth Management, where she also served as managing member. Jenny continues to be involved with Equistar in a consulting capacity as it transitions away from investment advisory activities. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary advisory services, utilizing model-based managed solutions alongside sub-advisors and tailored allocations.

Pamela Friedman is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robertson Stephens. Her prior experience includes roles at Silicon Hills Wealth Management and teaching financial planning courses at The University of Texas at Austin. She is the founder of Divorce Planning of Austin, LLC, and has authored educational materials related to finance. Robertson Stephens provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management and planning services. The firm manages $8.76 billion in assets and utilizes in-house model portfolios, third-party managers, and a diverse set of investment tools.

Miguel Iniguez Jr. is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at New York Life and NYLIFE Securities LLC, and has been an insurance agent since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in a mortgage leads referral program. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. offers advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, providing financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a platform relationship with Envestnet and Pershing to deliver managed solutions and operates alongside broker-dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Peter Warren is a financial advisor at Victory Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent in group health insurance and fixed insurance products. Victory Financial Group provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs diversified, asset-allocation model portfolios and emphasizes long-term strategic allocation combined with tactical rebalancing and behavioral coaching.

Ryan Brown is a financial advisor with Victory Financial Group in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at PKS Investments and Victory Financial Group since 2024. Outside of finance, Brown is the founder and owner of Bougies Donuts LLC, a donut and coffee shop, where he manages finances and business planning. Victory Financial Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and charitable organizations with financial planning, investment management, and ERISA plan services. The firm uses an asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines fundamental, cyclical, and behavioral analysis to tailor portfolios across risk profiles.

Justin Smith is a financial advisor with Victory Financial in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He worked at Equitable Advisors for eight years and Axa Advisors, LLC for three years. Since 2016, he has also been involved with Scale Up aka Smith & Krause, LLC. Victory Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory and various analyses to construct tailored portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs.

Seth Whitney is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cary Street Partners since 2013. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, and access to alternative investment vehicles, utilizing both third-party managers and proprietary strategies.

Robert Bridel III is a financial advisor at Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Redhawk since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he provides educational courses and coaching in spiritual and economic matters through Kingdom Calling. Redhawk Wealth Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, estates, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach includes strategic and tactical asset allocation across various asset classes, with portfolios monitored by a weekly investment committee.

Carson Stear is an advisor at Victory Financial with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has recently begun his career in the financial industry. Prior to joining Victory Financial, he held roles at Raydia Food Group, FedEx, and studied at the University of Arkansas. Victory Financial Group serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm uses an asset-allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines fundamental, cyclical, and behavioral analysis to construct model portfolios tailored by adviser teams.

Richard Hallum is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC since 2017 and has prior experience at B.B. Graham & Company, Inc., Spicewood Oaks Advisors, Inc., Couch Hallum Financial Group, LLC, and Securities America, Inc. Outside of advising, he manages a ranching operation through AJL Enterprises, LLC. Per Stirling Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and select institutions. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and statistical analysis to provide discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning services.

John Pollock is a financial advisor with Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has held various roles within affiliated firms under the Financial Gravity umbrella since 2001 and currently serves as CEO of Financial Gravity Enhanced Markets, LLC. Pollock is also a board member of Financial Gravity Companies and participates in tax planning and new representative onboarding through the Tax Master Network. Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC provides tailored financial planning, investment supervisory and management services, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios across various securities and often utilizes third-party sub-advisors and model portfolios, maintaining ongoing client oversight.

Juan Soza Jr. is a financial advisor at Victory Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. He serves as a board member of the PWG Partners Foundation. Victory Financial Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach using model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates fundamental, cyclical, and behavioral analysis.

Ryan Bubela is a financial advisor with Strategic Financial Concepts, LLC in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with both Strategic Financial Concepts and LPL Financial LLC since 2009. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in insurance sales, focusing on non-variable and fixed insurance products. Strategic Financial Concepts provides personalized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using fundamental and technical analysis, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and integrates financial planning with investment management.

William Perlette is a financial advisor at Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC in Temecula, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Gravity since 2021 and also serves as Vice President of Intelligent Tax Solutions, Inc., where he has worked since 2009 providing tax advisory services. Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often utilizing third-party sub-advisors while maintaining client oversight.

Kimberly Ray is a financial advisor with Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC, holding 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Per Stirling since 2015 and previously worked at Advocare for 19 years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides continuing education through the Texas Real Estate Commission and promotes college scholarship and coaching services with Imagine Scholarships. Per Stirling Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and select institutions with discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and integrates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and statistical analysis to develop tailored portfolios.

Julian Scoglio is a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Legacy Capital Group California and Kinecta Federal Credit Union. Mission Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients with customized wealth management and financial planning services using a range of investment strategies and alternative assets.

Maria Patton is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cary Street Partners since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she owns MARIA PATTON CPA PLLC, providing tax advisory and general services. Cary Street Partners offers discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, utilizing a range of investment strategies and proprietary products.

Christopher Kilmer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Victory Financial Group, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at United Planners Financial Services of America, SII Investments Inc., and Retirement Counselors Inc. Kilmer also serves as a notary in Dripping Springs, Texas. Victory Financial Group provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs diversified, asset-allocation model portfolios and emphasizes long-term strategic allocation combined with behavioral coaching.

Colton Larue is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Victory Financial. His prior roles include positions with Nace LaRue Wealth Team, Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is an officer and insurance agent with Financial Independence Group. Victory Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset-allocation-driven investment approach combining Modern Portfolio Theory with fundamental and behavioral analysis to create tailored model portfolios utilizing mutual funds and ETFs.