Steven Novotny is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advisory roles. He currently works at ICON Wealth Partners and has held positions at Novotny Wealth Management, NVM Capital Partners LLC, and Morgan Stanley among others. ICON Wealth Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and ERISA plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach focused on low-cost ETFs, fundamental and technical analysis, and offers customized portfolio allocations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Scharar is a financial advisor at FCA Corp with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with FCA Corp since 1975. Scharar serves as director and president on several corporate and trust boards, including First Commonwealth Holdings Corp and Africap, LLC, without personal compensation. FCA Corp provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, managed entities, and open-end investment companies. The firm employs a fundamental and macroeconomic investment approach to create customized portfolios across various asset classes and serves as adviser to both private pooled entities and registered open-end funds.

Richard Early is a financial advisor with Early McClintic & McMillan, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Early McClintic & McMillan since 2017 and previously spent 18 years at Raymond James Financial and its affiliates. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell insurance through unaffiliated companies. Early McClintic & McMillan provides financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and third-party manager selection for individuals, families, retirement plan sponsors, and foundation trustees. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative analysis with strategic asset allocation and utilizes the Raymond James platform to offer wrap-fee separately managed accounts and trust services.

Ryan Krueger is a financial advisor with Freedom Day Solutions, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Krueger & Catalano Capital Partners, LLC since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is a limited partner in KrueCat Ventures, LP, where he is also a shareholder in the general partner entity, KrueCat Management Inc. Freedom Day Solutions provides investment management primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and offers retirement plan consulting, sub-advisory services, and estate-planning support. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, manages accounts through proprietary models and active strategies, and may allocate assets to digital assets for qualified clients.

Eric Ortiz is a financial advisor at Catalyst Wealth Management LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Catalyst and Innovation Partners in 2026, he worked in education at multiple institutions, including Texas Tech University and Cypress Ranch High School. Catalyst Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $105 million in assets for about 9,549 clients, primarily through turnkey asset management programs and 401(k)/403(b) plan administration, relying on a combination of fundamental and technical analysis within a long-term trading framework.

Mauricio Grajales Tarin is a financial advisor at Finamex Asset Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Finamex and its related entities since 2017, including Casa De Bolsa Finamex S.A.B. De C.V. and Banamex Banca Privada. Finamex Asset Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to high-net-worth individuals in Mexico, as well as institutional clients such as pension fund managers and businesses. The firm employs a combination of Modern Portfolio Theory, tactical asset allocation, and rule-driven strategies, managing a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis with an affiliated broker-dealer structure.

Michael Rome is a financial advisor at Doliver Advisors, L.P. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Doliver Advisors since 2020 and previously held roles at Chilton Capital Management, Texan Capital, and Bridgeway Capital Management. Doliver Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and pooled investment vehicles, offering wealth management, customized portfolio management, a quantitative closed-end fund strategy, and private equity access. The firm also acts as adviser and sponsor for multiple private funds and special purpose vehicles, combining quantitative and tailored investment approaches.

Stephen Burton is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Autumn Lane Advisors, LLC, with seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. He also has experience in academia at the University of Houston - Downtown. Autumn Lane Advisors provides personalized wealth management and investment consulting primarily to ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices, overseeing approximately $1.2 billion in regulatory assets under management with a team of four advisors. The firm focuses on selecting and managing third-party managers across public and private markets and serves as general partner for several private funds and feeder vehicles.

Melvin Ehlert Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with over 43 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Westpark Wealth Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Calton & Associates, Inc. Melvin owns and manages a corporate life and health insurance agency and serves as Vice President of the Board of Trustees for the Brenham Independent School District. He also holds a voluntary position on the Board of Directors for St. Paul's Christian Day School. Westpark Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a range of strategies, including long-term and short-term purchases, option writing, and third-party manager arrangements, and often manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis requiring client approval for trades.

Peter Trammell Jr. is a financial advisor with WESTPARK WEALTH Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 21 years at IMS Securities, Inc. and nine years with Calton & Associates, Inc. Westpark Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and emphasizes client involvement, often managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Julie Hebert is an advisor with Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, with one year of industry experience. She has worked at The Hebert Group since 2019 and was previously employed by Liberty ISD from 2013 to 2019. Ascension Capital Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses, providing portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and private placement consulting. The firm customizes asset allocations based on client risk tolerance and objectives and offers educational workshops and financial-wellness sessions alongside its investment services.

Alexandra Merz is a financial advisor with Skybound Wealth USA in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Vie International and Solara Energy Ltd. Skybound Wealth USA serves individuals, families, and internationally mobile clients with investment management, financial planning, and cross-border pension advice, including UK pension transfers. The firm operates a centralized investment governance framework and primarily manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Wesley Yuhnke is a financial advisor at FCA Corp with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with FCA Corp since 2002. FCA Corp provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, managed entities, and open-end investment companies. The firm’s investment process incorporates fundamental analysis and macroeconomic factors to develop customized portfolios, and it also serves as the investment adviser to the Commonwealth International Series Trust.

Carlo Zambernardi is a financial advisor at Alterna Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Alterna in 2024, he worked in various roles including positions at Uber and the University of Texas. Alterna Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, institutions, and charitable organizations, with a significant portion of its clients located outside the United States. The firm employs a disciplined, global approach to asset allocation and diversification, utilizing quantitative analysis, technical methods, and an in-house trading desk to support various investment styles.

Nathan Norman is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc since 2011. He is based in Houston, TX and works within a five-advisor team. Pin Oak Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $672 million for about 302 clients, including individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis for discretionary management of publicly traded securities and offers a range of services including financial planning and family office solutions, with a notable focus on affiliated private funds and customized fee arrangements.

Garrett Ronning is a financial advisor with Catalyst Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Catalyst in 2024, he worked at GWN Securities Inc. and Equitable Advisors, LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers commission-based products to clients. Catalyst Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and retirement-plan services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $105 million in assets for about 9,549 clients, delivering services mainly through turnkey asset management programs and 401(k)/403(b) plan administration on a non-discretionary basis.

Tina Yang is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Tanglewood Total Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX. Prior to joining Tanglewood, she worked at Founders Group for two years and has a background that includes four years at the University of Houston. Tanglewood Total Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable institutions. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through personalized wealth planning and turnkey investment management, focusing on strategic asset allocation, diversification, tax-aware practices, and comprehensive client reporting.

Jonathan Lopez is a financial advisor at Public Advisors LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, he works part-time on weekends as an eStore shopper for H-E-B. Public Advisors serves primarily individual investors through an internet-only advisory platform, offering discretionary portfolio management with a software-driven investment process that includes Treasury ladders, direct indexing, and AI-customized portfolios. The firm manages over 4,500 clients through eight advisors and delivers services exclusively via its website and mobile app.

Rodrigo Romano Baez is a financial advisor with Alterna Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Credit Suisse from 2015 to 2019 and has been with Grupo Financiero Actinver since 2019. He is also a licensed insurance producer, selling fixed insurance products through an affiliate of his firm. Alterna Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, institutions, and charitable organizations, with a substantial portion of its client base outside the United States. The firm employs a disciplined, global approach to asset allocation and diversification using dynamic models and combines quantitative analysis, technical methods, and an in-house trading desk in its investment process.

Brooks McGee is a financial advisor with ICON Wealth Partners in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avalon Wealth Management and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advisory work, McGee serves on the boards of Spring Spirit Baseball, a youth sports and mentoring organization, and Baylor College of Medicine. ICON Wealth Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and ERISA plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, emphasizing low-cost ETFs and customized client portfolios.