Anil Chacko is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at firms including TIAA-CREF and Goodman Financial Corporation before joining ARK Alliance Financial LLC in 2020. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Pearland, Texas. ARK Alliance Financial is a small, two-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and customized consulting, emphasizing tailored portfolios built on asset allocation, diversification, and regular review.

Robert Rexford Jr. is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Rexford Capital, where he has worked since 2003. His credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Rexford Capital is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $151 million for about 62 clients, including affluent individuals, retirees, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, behaviorally informed investment approach with a focus on equity exposure complemented by municipal bonds and occasional covered-option strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Heintz is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Planning Associates Wealth Management, LLC since 2020 and was self-employed from 2011 to 2019. Planning Associates Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a range of analytical methods to construct and monitor tailored portfolios and offers broad planning services including corporate tax planning and cost-segregation studies.

Minh Vo is a financial advisor with Verus Financial Group in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he owns a gym business and participates in a CPA team-based consultation model. Verus Financial Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and access to private equity and alternative investments. The firm employs a strategy combining modern portfolio theory, automated rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting, and exposure to digital assets.

Darin Womble is a financial advisor at ARK Alliance Financial LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at institutions including JP Morgan Chase, TD Ameritrade, and TIAA-CREF. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Next Generation Academy, a pre-school in Pearland, Texas. ARK Alliance Financial is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and customized consulting, with portfolios constructed using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Haya Naaz Ukani is a financial advisor at Amijag Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with no prior industry experience. She has worked at Pendulum Watches Inc. since 2020 and was affiliated with the University of Houston from 2015 to 2023. Amijag Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment supervisory services primarily to institutional and corporate clients, including hedge funds, retirement plans, foundations, and endowments. The firm also offers financial planning, bookkeeping, and tax-preparation services, managing personalized, model-based portfolios with active allocation management and periodic rebalancing.

Anthony Daoheuang is a financial advisor at Verus Financial Group with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lux Advisor Group and MassMutual Greater Houston. Outside of advising, he owns Bench Press and Invest, an online platform offering free financial advice targeted at adolescents entering college. Verus Financial Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and access to private equity and alternative investments. The firm employs modern portfolio theory combined with automated rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting, and integrates pension consulting with third-party manager relationships to offer specialized private opportunities.

Brett Cristiano is a financial advisor at Verus Financial Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2012. Cristiano is also a member of MassMutual’s Elite Resource Team, which focuses on outsourced cost segregation and tax reduction strategies. Verus Financial Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial and estate planning, pension consulting, and access to private equity and alternative investments. The firm combines modern portfolio theory with automated rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting, and employs strategies including digital asset exposure, options, margin, and securities-based lending.

Robert Rexford is a financial advisor at Rexford Capital in Bellaire, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Goldman Sachs, USC, Deloitte, and Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Rexford Capital is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $151 million for a diverse client base including affluent individuals, retirees, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm follows a long-term, behaviorally informed investment approach with an emphasis on equity exposure and municipal bonds, employing fundamental analysis supported by enterprise-grade AI tools.

Manan Atit is a financial advisor at OPPOQUEST with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Honeywell, Abbott, Netra Health, and Alcon. He is also the co-founder of Netra Health, a venture that invests in early-stage life science companies. OPPOQUEST provides investment management services to individual and business clients, focusing on portfolio management through separately managed accounts with multiple model strategies and customized mandates. The firm employs a bottoms-up fundamental analysis approach and incorporates various asset classes, including ETFs, ETNs, and option strategies, while offering performance-based fee options and held-away account support.

Marcus Ford is a financial advisor at Increase Consultants LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Increase Consultants since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he has been affiliated with Texas Southern University since 2008. Increase Consultants provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, not-for-profit plans, endowments, corporations, and a registered investment company. The firm employs a customized, long-term, and globally diversified investment approach and offers family-office style reporting, non-investment consulting, and 401(k) education and plan monitoring.

Taimur Qadir is a financial advisor at M&A Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Guardian Life and Brokers International Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of insurance and annuity products through P&C Life Insurance Agency, LLC. M&A Wealth provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of active and passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives. The firm also serves as adviser and affiliated sponsor to private pooled investment vehicles and offers in-house tax, accounting, and family-office services.

Michael Schiff is a financial advisor at Incomar Investments, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Incomar Investments, L.P. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and director of Luxury Lodges, Inc., a mobile home and recreational vehicle park. Incomar Investments, LLC provides discretionary wealth and portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combining fundamental and technical analysis and offers access to non-traditional investments and institutional platforms.

Paresh Jain is a financial advisor at OPPOQUEST with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at OPPOQUEST since 2013. Prior to that, he was affiliated with Texas Southern University for five years. OPPOQUEST provides investment management services to individual and business clients, focusing on portfolio management through a range of model strategies and customized mandates. The firm employs a bottoms-up fundamental analysis approach and incorporates diversified asset classes, including ETFs and options-based strategies.

Robert Cruces is a financial advisor at M&A Wealth with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Brookstone Wealth Advisors and Gradient Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance sales through Standard Capital Financial. M&A Wealth provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches tailored to client objectives and manages private pooled vehicles, including multi-asset and private-credit funds.

Chung Wu is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has led Chung Wu Investment Group, LLC since 2014 and serves as the general partner and manager of CWIG Total Return Fund, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent. Chung Wu Investment Group, LLC manages approximately $127 million for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental and technical analysis, with portfolios that may include ETFs, mutual funds, equities, alternative investments, and derivatives.

Elizabeth Soto Delgadillo is a CFP® with 38 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Verus Financial Group and has previously worked at IFP Securities, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she is an agent for life insurance, annuities, and long-term care products. Verus Financial Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial and estate planning, pension consulting, and access to private equity and alternative investments. The firm integrates modern portfolio theory with automated rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting, and employs strategies including digital assets, options, margin, and securities-based lending.

Dilip John is a financial advisor at M&A Wealth with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase. He is also involved with P&C Life Insurance Agency, LLC. M&A Wealth provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a variety of investment approaches including internally developed model portfolios. The firm also serves as adviser and affiliated sponsor to private pooled investment vehicles and offers additional services such as retirement plan advice and educational workshops.

Eric Miller is a financial advisor at Increase Consultants LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of an affiliated insurance agency. Increase Consultants provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, not-for-profit plans, endowments, corporations, and a registered investment company. The firm employs a customized, long-term, globally diversified investment approach and offers family-office style reporting, portfolio management, and non-investment consulting.

Milton Thiel Jr. is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Trinity Neches since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and participates as a board member for the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority. Trinity Neches offers discretionary private wealth management, financial planning, and corporate retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a blended investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and manages customized portfolios on a discretionary basis aligned with client goals and risk tolerance.