Amanda Hales is a financial advisor with \u0026Partners and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience, including eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining \u0026Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she works occasionally as a food delivery contractor and provides dog walking and boarding services. \u0026Partners serves a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses.

Carlos Tijerina Jr Jr. is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Houston, TX, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Frost Brokerage Services, PNC Investments LLC, BBVA Wealth Solutions, and Wells Fargo Bank. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform and provides access to third-party portfolio managers, advisor-directed models, and tax-related investment strategies.

Charles Bracht is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with over 54 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and NFP Wealth Management, having also held roles at USI Consulting Group and NFP Executive Benefits. Bracht serves as president of both the Delacroix Building Condominium Association and the Bracht-Verlander Family Foundation, reflecting his involvement in community and charitable organizations. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves notable clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Mary Chiang is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life), holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2009 and maintains a role as a member of CMCD LLC, a tax and accounting services firm. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through various program types and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jackson Gore is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sanctuary Securities, Inc. from 2025 to present. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent eight years in education at Woodville Middle and High Schools and Stephen F. Austin State University. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports independent adviser representatives who employ a variety of investment strategies and offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to both onshore and offshore managed account solutions.

Long Duong is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2017 and with New York Life Insurance Company since 2014. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing the vast majority of its regulatory assets on a non-discretionary basis.

David Evans is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Sugarland, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2009 and also operates David A Evans & Associates, focusing on tax services. Additionally, he serves as co-trustee of a family trust. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Andrew Schiro III is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked at firms including MassMutual Financial Group and Lion Street Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is a part-time author of self-help and motivational books. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs, employing various investment approaches through advisor-managed discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Miguel Palacios Jr Jr. is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Frost Brokerage Services, PNC Investments, Wells Fargo, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Uber. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Michael Alexander is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Blackrock Investments, Inc. for 19 years before joining Sanctuary Advisors and Sanctuary Securities in 2022. Based in Houston, TX, he has been with his current firms for four years. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a range of investment approaches through a network of more than 400 independent adviser representatives and offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services with a fiduciary duty under written agreements.

Sam Latif is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Katy, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations with four years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments LLC since 2022 and held roles at PNC Bank, BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Insurance Agency, Inc., Bbva USA, and State Bank of Texas. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and discretionary model accounts implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Ying Fang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at several major health insurance companies including United Health, Aetna Inc, and Humana, and is involved with Inheritguard, LLC, providing education and support on estate planning issues. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios and providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Georgina Willis is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at PNC Investments since 2021 and previously held roles at BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, BBVA Securities Inc., and Compass Bank from 2016 to 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed notary public and works as a retail floor associate for Burlington. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Austin De Shane is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and related entities since 2021, and previously at LPL Financial and Equitable Advisors. Based in Houston, TX, De Shane also holds roles involving insurance and annuity sales. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting, employing a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Joshua Lewis is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential. He has experience in the financial industry since 2020, including roles at Westwood Holdings Group and Ameriprise Financial Services. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at the University of Houston and Bellaire High School. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets through a network of advisors and employs a diversified investment approach blending passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Kyle Gregory is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Frost Brokerage Services, Frost Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs via the Passageway platform, combining multiple investment strategies and third-party portfolio management options.

Anita Ixcamparij is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Valic Financial Advisors, and Agia. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various advice programs, using proprietary tools from Morningstar Investment Management to provide personalized asset allocation and retirement guidance. The firm serves a large client base with a mix of managed portfolios and non-discretionary recommendations.

Robert Borden is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Mercer Global Advisors Inc., and several other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he holds an active real estate license and is a licensed real estate agent. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and utilizes a diversified investment approach combining passive and active strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Amy Zamikovsky is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Transform Wealth, Woodson Wealth Management and Consulting, Oak Harvest Investment Services, Merrill, and Regatta Research & Money Management. She also maintained a law practice through Zamikovsky Law, PLLC from 2021 to 2024. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, advisory services, financial and tax planning, and family office support. The firm uses an investment approach focused on long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction combining active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Jeng Yang Ling is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Houston, TX. She has held roles at Top One Mortgage LLC since 2014 and United Healthcare since 2012, alongside her work at Transamerica Financial Advisors and Benefit Mall. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, delivering services through a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms. The firm employs model portfolios and third-party managers for investment management and offers integrated retirement plan services alongside affiliated mutual funds and insurance products.