Harry Hixson is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and has been with Financial Management Professionals, Inc. since 1987. He serves as a director and chairman of the board for Brookshire Brothers Ltd, a grocery store chain, where he participates in corporate oversight including financial and compensation committees. FMP Wealth Advisers provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, utilizing model asset-allocation portfolios and separately managed accounts with a proprietary manager selection process.

Anna Bell Gall is a financial advisor at Austin Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has a background that includes roles at The University of Texas at Austin’s Energy Institute and LBJ School of Public Affairs. Austin Wealth Management, LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small business retirement plans. The firm uses a systematic, research-informed approach to portfolio construction and serves both retail and institutional clients, including ERISA fiduciary roles and sub-advisory services.

Chad Karnes is a financial advisor at Shadowridge Asset Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at IronBridge Private Wealth, LLC and 9 Gauge Partners. Outside of advisory work, Karnes serves as a Visiting Professor of the Practice at Texas A&M University’s Mays College of Business, where he teaches Microsoft Excel and finance topics. Shadowridge Asset Management is a fee-only firm that offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, institutional clients, and other advisors. The firm uses a customized investment process combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and incorporates a range of investment vehicles, while also providing access to sub-advisory arrangements and affiliated private investment products.

Hunter Beck is a financial advisor at Beck Capital Management LLC in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Beck Capital Management, he worked at JP Morgan, Ernst and Young, Rackspace Inc., and Southern Methodist University. Beck Capital Management LLC manages discretionary portfolios for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs an active, macro-driven investment process focused on sector rotation, utilizing institutional-grade research and a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor model portfolios to client risk tolerances.

Anthony Taylor is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with Oakwell Private Wealth Management since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Cintas and attended Texas State University. Oakwell Private Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate accounts by providing investment supervisory services, financial planning, and access to various investment products through affiliates. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach guided by Investment Policy Statements and integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its portfolio management.

Sergio Teague is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Maslow Wealth Advisors since 2026. Prior to joining Maslow, he worked at Paragon Financial Advisors, Fidelity Investments, Oracle Corporation, and served six years in the United States Army. Maslow Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, and pension plans. The firm employs a documented Investment Policy Statement-driven approach combining passive and active strategies, and is known for its role as a sub-advisor to private funds and insurance-dedicated vehicles integrated into client portfolios.

Meghan Railey is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Optas, LLC since 2019. Prior to joining Optas, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she manages bill pay operations for real estate holdings through her position as manager at Parhelion, LLC. Optas, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan consulting, tax preparation, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate plans. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach tailored to client needs, incorporating discretionary portfolio management and access to independent and private investment managers.

Stuart Brown is a financial advisor at Hampton Rock Wealth Management in Austin, TX, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including KAL Capital Market LLC, BV Investment Partners, and Hilltop Securities. Hampton Rock Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a six-advisor team managing approximately $192 million for around 50 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, small businesses, and charitable entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management alongside comprehensive financial and estate-planning services.

Kurt Schliemann is a financial advisor at Painted Porch Advisors LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has held positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and Trailrunner International before joining Painted Porch Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an investor and business advisor for UNITY COLLAB, a charity organization based in Southlake, TX. Painted Porch Advisors LLC provides integrated wealth management services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $518 million in client assets through a team of nine advisors, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized consulting, including proprietary private funds for accredited investors.

Alexis Garza is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Austin Asset since 2023. Prior to this, Garza worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Garza is a council member of the CFP Board, contributing as a subject matter expert to the development and administration of the CFP® exam. Austin Asset serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering discretionary wealth management and comprehensive planning services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and integrates planning with portfolio construction through a CFP-led Investment Policy Committee.

Trevor Martin is a financial advisor at Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at several firms, including Rps Retirement Plan Advisors and Keen Wealth Advisors, as well as public sector roles with the State of Kansas and educational institutions. Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs active asset management combined with comprehensive financial planning and offers a range of investment strategies and educational programming.

James Sherrard is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. and has held roles at the firm since 2015, in addition to prior experience at Strategic Investment Management. Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs active asset management combined with comprehensive planning, utilizing a range of strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, options writing, and manager selection across discretionary and nondiscretionary accounts.

Jamie Ileks is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience at Austin Asset, where he has worked since 2007. He is based in Austin, TX. Austin Asset serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by providing discretionary wealth management, comprehensive wealth planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation as the primary determinant of portfolio risk and return and integrates planning with portfolio construction through a CFP-led Investment Policy Committee.

Daniel Mesta is a CFP® professional at Centennial Advisors, LLC in Austin, TX, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in customer service roles at Chick-fil-A and Great American Cookies. Centennial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term investment strategies, delivering personalized Investment Policy Statements and discretionary account management.

Brent Beesley is a financial advisor at Eltekon Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Eltekon Financial, LLC and Eltekon Advisors, LLC since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of El Toro Carmesi, LLC, operating under the name Fit4U. Eltekon Advisors provides investment advice and planning to individuals, employee benefit plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and a range of services, including financial planning, family-office support, retirement-plan consulting, and real estate advisory, using a team-based approach and a mix of public and private market investments.

Barrett Tabeek is a financial advisor at Matauro, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Matauro, LLC manages over $1 billion across nearly 900 client relationships, providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm uses a multi-method investment process that includes fundamental, macroeconomic, technical, and ESG analysis across traditional and alternative asset classes, employing both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Charles Novy is a financial advisor with Eltekon Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He has been with Eltekon Advisors since 2024 and previously was a student. Eltekon Advisors provides investment advice and planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs a team approach to portfolio construction using fundamental and technical analysis alongside a mix of public and private market allocations, and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, family-office support, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized real estate advisory and finance.

Dustin White is a financial advisor at Coyle Capital, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Coyle Capital since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is an economist with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Coyle Capital provides discretionary portfolio management, family office, and wealth planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and family office groups. The firm manages approximately $800 million in client assets and integrates fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with modern portfolio theory, employing a range of trading strategies including options and short sales.

Kenneth Cusick Jr. is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fisher Investments and Texas Family Wealth, LLC. Outside of advising, he served with The John G. and Marie Stella Kennedy Memorial Foundation from 2019 to 2021. Alongside, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $878.6 million for over 2,100 clients through a 16-advisor team. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and fractional family office services, employing a diversified, long-term asset allocation strategy supported by proprietary and third-party models.

Christina Borger is a financial advisor with Birdrock Wealth in Austin, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Birdrock Asset Management since 2006. BirdRock Wealth advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, businesses, retirement plans, and wrap-fee program sponsors, using a value-oriented investment approach that combines fundamental research with quantitative screening across equity strategies and tactical ETF allocations.