Travis Verdin is a financial advisor with Sage Capital Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Sage Capital Advisors since 2015 and also owns T1 Computer Services, a non-investment related business providing IT monitoring and maintenance. Sage Capital Advisors serves pension and profit-sharing plans, plan sponsors, participants, individuals, families, and certain nonprofit clients. The firm employs a custom, value-oriented investment approach that integrates fundamental and technical analysis to create tailored portfolios using various asset types and strategies.

Bretton Williams is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Saxon Financial Group. His prior experience includes 12 years at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He also serves as Secretary and Treasurer of the Villas of Hempstead Homeowners Association in Houston, TX. Saxon Financial Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm constructs model-based and customized portfolios with a long-term focus, using a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, options, fixed income, and alternatives.

Joseph Thomson III is a financial advisor at Horizon Wealth Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Horizon Advisors, LLC since 1999 and is also vice president and shareholder of Maddox, Thomson & Associates, P.C., a public accounting firm where he dedicates most of his time. Horizon Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and other entities with substantial investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using diversified portfolios and maintains ongoing monitoring with regular account reviews.

Michael Bishop is a financial advisor with Branson, Fowlkes & Co Inc in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Branson, Fowlkes & Co and its related entities since 2022 and previously spent 14 years at Triad Advisors, Inc. Bishop serves as a board member for Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 58, participating in monthly reviews of operations and expenses. Branson, Fowlkes & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small- to medium-sized businesses, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a multi-level diversification strategy combining asset-class allocation with diversification across investment styles and manager selections, using both fundamental and technical analysis alongside third-party research.

Jason Burdine is a financial advisor at Post Oak Private Wealth Advisors in Houston, Texas, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at firms including Investment Professionals, Inc., LPL Financial LLC, and Incomar Investments, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he advises on school curriculum through a separate educational business. Post Oak Private Wealth Advisors serves individuals, institutions, and various plan types with portfolio management, financial planning, and educational seminars. The firm manages approximately $282 million in discretionary assets, employing a value- and risk-focused investment philosophy that incorporates a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and proprietary manager research.

Diana Blair is a financial advisor at Sage Capital Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Sage Capital Advisors since 2005. Sage Capital Advisors serves pension and profit-sharing plans, plan sponsors and participants, individuals, families, and certain nonprofit clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, participant education, and financial planning through a value-oriented investment process that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes individual equities, ETFs, fixed income, tactical strategies, and outside managers.

Andrew Casey is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Precedent Wealth Partners, LLC in Houston, TX. Prior to joining Precedent Wealth Partners, he worked at LJA Engineering, Inc. for six years in various roles. Precedent Wealth Partners manages roughly 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 accessed through a TAMP, and emphasizes participant education and seminar-style outreach in its retirement plan consulting.

Neil Linden II is a financial advisor at TIP Group LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Before joining TIP Group, he worked at The Fitzpatrick Group and Amerus Financial, as well as spending nine years at Cloudera, Inc. TIP Group LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm combines fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis to guide investment decisions and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Blake Pratz is a financial advisor with ICON Wealth Partners in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Icon Wealth Advisors since 2016 and is also associated with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Mr. Pratz is licensed as an insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of his time to insurance sales. 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 that combines fundamental and technical analysis, emphasizing low-cost ETFs and customized portfolio allocations aligned with client goals and risk tolerance.

Lauren Hall is a financial advisor with Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Pin Oak, she worked at Brown Advisory and Nuance Investments, LLC, and has experience at the University of Texas at Austin and Houston Trust Company. Pin Oak Investment Advisors is an independent firm managing approximately $785 million for around 300 clients. The firm serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and pooled funds, focusing on discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services with an investment approach that combines fundamental and cyclical analysis alongside alternative and private investments.

James Mccarthy is a financial advisor with The Clarus Group in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 55 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kingswood Capital Partners, The Noble Group, and Raymond James across multiple entities from 1994 to 2020. 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 focused on objectives such as absolute return, capital preservation, income generation, and tax minimization, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and other instruments with a generally long-term investment approach.

Hoang Khoi Ly is a financial advisor at Manske Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Manske Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at firms including Nordstrom, Nava Real Estate, and Invesco. Manske Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary wealth and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $707 million for around 480 clients, using tailored portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative allocations, with investment success measured against client-specific objectives.

John Cook is a financial advisor with Managed Financial Services Corp Inc in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Financial Services, Inc. since 1997. Managed Financial Services Corporation, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm specializes in mutual funds and annuity products, applying a committee-driven investment process that includes proprietary tools and formal monitoring to tailor portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Nicholas Drew is a financial advisor at Modern Capital Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Modern Capital Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Retro DJ To Go, LLC, a disc jockey service, and serves as Attorney-In-Fact for the Lakes At Cypress Hill Home Owners Association, handling accounting duties. Modern Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach with diversified portfolios and offers Strategic Portfolio Management strategies through various custodial platforms.

Ryan Scharar is a Series 65-licensed advisor at FCA Corp with four years of industry experience. He has been with FCA Corp since 2021 and previously worked at Frazer Antalffy Integrated Consulting, LLC. In addition to his financial advisory role, Scharar serves as president of Scharar Law Firm, PC, a legal practice he has operated since 2014. FCA Corp offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, managed entities, and open-end investment companies. The firm manages separately managed accounts and serves as investment adviser to the Commonwealth International Series Trust, using a process that includes fundamental analysis and macroeconomic factors to create customized portfolios.

Marcelo Andres Gomez is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Banorte Asset Management, Inc. since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Inc. and Actinver Securities, Inc. He is co-founder and advisor of ZAFE, an insurance deductible financing business. Banorte Asset Management, Inc., operating as Banorte Wealth Advisors, provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolios through its BAM Traditional and BAM Digital programs, serving a primarily international clientele with a notable presence in Latin America.

Lyndin Simpson is a financial advisor at Stenger Family Office, LLC in Spring, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stenger Family Office, Simpson worked at Hines Private Wealth Solutions LLC and Hines Securities Inc. Stenger Family Office serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $735 million. The firm offers tailored financial planning, portfolio management, and family office services, with a distinct subscription content service and a coordinated approach to tax, estate, and pension consulting.

Rayce Nunley is a financial advisor with Catalyst Wealth Management LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at GWN Securities and Equitable Advisors, and is the owner of Whack Apparel, a social media-based t-shirt brand. 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 for about 9,549 clients. The firm primarily delivers services through turnkey asset management programs and 401(k)/403(b) plan administration using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis within a long-term trading framework.

Adam Patten is a financial advisor at Prota Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Prior to his financial career, he served 14 years in the US Army. Prota Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs model-based portfolio management, including Sharia-compliant options, and manages $270 million in regulatory assets.

Sam Ling is a financial advisor at Skybound Wealth USA with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Beacon Global Advisor Network and MMPI Financial Services. Skybound Wealth USA serves individuals, families, and internationally mobile clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and cross-border pension advice, including UK pension transfers. The firm employs a centralized investment governance framework and manages most client assets on a non-discretionary basis, with operational features that include educational sessions on UK pensions and estate planning coordination using third-party platforms.