Lijoy Thomas is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is a partner at WSB Spartans Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Thomas is involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, a non-investment related organization. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm delivers investment advice through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Griffin Rathgeb is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing various analytical approaches and maintains distinctive features such as performance-based fee negotiations and multi-custodian arrangements.

Elizabeth Spiller is a financial advisor with \u0026Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. \u0026Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis through both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Yancey Mbolda is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Mercor, Inheritguard, LLC, Instacart, and Transamerica Employee Benefits. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Katrina Chambers is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist BANK since 2012 and transitioned to Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services in 2026. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate service arrangements.

Juliana Ramirez is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group in Katy, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience with prior roles including positions at Mariner Finance and Empower Financial Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Min Hu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has additional roles as a health insurance agent with Anthem Blue Cross and Benefit Mall. Hu is also a co-owner of the R.C. and M.G. Hu Family Trust. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach primarily uses model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms.

Thomas Holland is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and held various roles within Fidelity's personal, workplace, and brokerage services. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost index vehicles, multi-factor tilts, and tax management strategies.

Patrick Burdick is a financial advisor at Corient with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Capital Advisors, Inc. and Belpointe Asset Management, LLC. Burdick is based in Houston, TX. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that combines proprietary strategies with third-party solutions, and employs continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools to align investments with client objectives.

Michelle Hannah is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameritas since 2018 in various capacities and operates Hannah Financial Solutions, an insurance brokerage and administrative assistant business that she has maintained since 2004. Michelle also had a role with Community Health Choice Insurance Company in 2022. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction methods and program platforms, offering a broad range of investment options supported by an affiliated corporate structure.

Robert Gilliland is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advising, he is president of an outdoor recreation services LLC focused on fishing apps and serves on the board of Northland Syllian Field. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting with a range of investment approaches and a fiduciary standard when engaged by clients.

Zachary Hayslip is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Turnkey Solutions, Norman CPA, Engie North America, and Texas A&M. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and employs various analytical approaches while acting as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.

Daniel Lee is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, and Oracle. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Lisette Mandwee Ndzie is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. She has held roles at Transamerica Employee Benefits and is involved with estate planning services through partnerships with InheritGuard, LLC and LegacyShield Solutions, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is engaged with GOD'S GARAGE, a nonprofit focused on poverty, where she is a board member. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, offering investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services through a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory model.

William Sum is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in Houston, TX. His career background includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates William & Associates Insurance Agency LLC, brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and delivers solutions through multiple program types, including fee-based advice and co-advisory relationships, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kathryn Bierschwale is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. in Houston, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Texas First Bank, LPL Enterprise, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America, among others. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services and financial planning through its network of investment adviser representatives, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with a focus on client choice in account management.

Jeremie Alley is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked with LPL Financial, Edward Jones, and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Member Care at Hope City Live in Houston, TX. 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 and employs a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Steven Magehee is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, Magehee serves as a lead pastor at Hope Unlimited Church. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis along with model or manager-based strategies and provides access to various custodial platforms and digital advice.

Juan Velderrain is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Invesco and Metasys Technologies, Inc. He began his advisory career in 2026 and is based in Katy, Texas. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Raquel Garza is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has held prior roles at LPL Financial and Equitable Advisors. Garza is based in Houston, TX. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by internal research and an Investment Committee.