Brandon La Valley is a financial advisor at Targeted Wealth Solutions in New Braunfels, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has served in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve since 1999, currently working as a pilot. La Valley also works as a residential mortgage loan originator with Stratec LLC dba Trailhead Mortgage. Targeted Wealth Solutions serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, using a Modern Portfolio Theory framework supplemented by economic analysis, quantitative models, and factor-driven diversification.

Lindsay Haas is a financial advisor with Oakwell Private Wealth Management in New Braunfels, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Oakwell, she worked at Ameritas Advisory Services and Ameritas Investment Company, and she has a background that includes over a decade with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Outside of her advisory role, she is active in nonprofit organizations, serving as president of the Rotary Club of New Braunfels and holding board positions with the Braunfels Foundation Trust and the Sophienburg Museum and Archives. Oakwell Private Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate accounts, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and may utilize third-party managers alongside various trading strategies.

Jelveh Pedraza is a financial advisor at Cavu Wealth Management with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cavu Wealth Management since 2020, following five years at Laurel Wealth Advisors. Pedraza also operates as a Private Wealth Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager under the co-branded DBA Palizban Pedraza Wealth Advisors. Cavu Wealth Management serves individual, retirement plan, charitable, and corporate clients by providing discretionary investment supervisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory. The firm manages portfolios using asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, mutual funds and ETFs, and option strategies, with a multi-office presence and the use of derivatives in separately managed accounts.

Amber Picard is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Astoria Strategic Wealth, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. Prior to that, she gained experience at Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. and has held academic roles at Texas A&M University and Tyler Junior College. Astoria Strategic Wealth provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, charitable organizations, private businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a team-based approach, managing approximately $482 million in assets and emphasizing asset allocation through ETFs and mutual funds supported by fundamental and quantitative analysis.

Robert Kokol is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Atticus Wealth Management since 2020 and previously held roles at SCF Investment Advisors, Global Financial Private Capital, and Divorce Financial Planning. He is also the owner of Global Planning Solutions & Advisory LLC, where he serves as an insurance agent for non-variable life insurance products and related coverage. Atticus Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment advisor that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and comprehensive financial planning, employing a range of investment strategies from long-term allocations to short-term trading.

Kirby Jacobson is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Astoria Strategic Wealth, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he founded Jacobson Wealth Management LLC and has experience with Lee Financial Company, LLC and Darwin's Beagle, Inc. Astoria Strategic Wealth provides financial planning and investment management services primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations and private businesses. The firm focuses on diversified asset allocation with a long-term buy-and-hold strategy and offers tiered service levels that include tax-aware planning and estate-document review.

Kevin Webb is a financial advisor with OFG Financial Services, Inc. in New Braunfels, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at OFG Financial Services since 2007 and also operates Webb Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, Webb serves as a Comal County Texas County Commissioner for Precinct 3, where he is involved in setting the county budget, tax rate, and priorities. OFG Financial Services provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals and corporations, managing approximately $270 million in assets across 843 client relationships with a team of 37 advisors. The firm uses fundamental analysis to construct portfolios emphasizing no-load mutual funds and listed securities, managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis and documenting client objectives before making recommendations.

Shari Seidman is a financial advisor at Astoria Strategic Wealth, Inc. in Providence, RI, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Astoria Strategic Wealth, she worked in educational roles at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and Marymount International School Rome. Astoria Strategic Wealth provides financial planning and investment management primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering tiered service engagements and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation with a long-term buy-and-hold strategy and supports clients through regular account monitoring and planning tools.

Ryan Scheibe is a financial advisor at Targeted Wealth Solutions with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has served in the United States Air Force since 2011, currently holding the rank of Major and participating in the Department of Defense Skill Bridge program as a pilot. Targeted Wealth Solutions serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and educational content, using a portfolio construction approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory combined with economic analysis and quantitative models.

Larry Friedenberg is a financial advisor with Union Capital Company in Seguin, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Union Capital Company since 2007 and has operated under his own name since 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell life, health, and annuity insurance products. Union Capital Company provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines SEC-registered investment advisory and FINRA broker-dealer functions, applying modern portfolio theory and a range of investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Kyte Mc Donald is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Oakwell Private Wealth Management in New Braunfels, TX. Mc Donald has one year of industry experience and has been with Oakwell since 2025. Prior to joining Oakwell, Mc Donald worked for D-Bat from 2024 to 2026 and was unemployed from 2016 to 2024. Oakwell Private Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate accounts, offering investment supervisory services, financial planning, and access to various investment products. The firm typically operates on a discretionary basis, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and implements strategies including long- and short-term trading and covered-call option writing.

Leslie Lammers is a CFA charterholder with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Riverstone Advisors, LLC since 2004. Based in New Braunfels, TX, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked exclusively at Riverstone Advisors during his career. Riverstone Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser providing discretionary wealth management, investment consulting, and family office–style services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term focus, managing approximately $390 million in assets for around 153 clients.

Shawn Peters is a financial advisor at Christian Financial Advisors in New Braunfels, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Christian Financial Advisors since 2020 and independently owns and manages Odin Creative, a marketing services company. Christian Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a team of five advisors. The firm uses a long-term, fundamentals-driven investment approach with a Biblically Responsible Investing overlay and offers a tiered service model combining ongoing management and scheduled financial planning reviews.

Taylor Wilcox is a financial advisor at Astoria Strategic Wealth, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Astoria Strategic Wealth since 2023. Outside of advising, he works as a registered nurse and clinical resource nurse at Houston Methodist Hospital. Astoria Strategic Wealth provides financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations, pension plans, and private businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation through mutual funds and ETFs with a long-term buy-and-hold strategy and offers tiered service levels that include tax-aware planning and estate-document review.

Brandon Barber is a financial advisor at Savvy with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Savvy in 2025, he worked at Proliant and ADP-affiliated firms. Outside of advising, he serves as secretary and board member at Links International and works as a principal sales executive at Paycor Inc., a provider of HR and payroll solutions. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Yvette Barrera is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. She serves as a Board of Trustee member for New Braunfels Utilities, a role focused on setting and monitoring strategic goals. Barrera’s background includes roles at Texas Financial Advisory and work with ID Life, where she is involved in Medicare supplement sales. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients through a broad network of representatives. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, utilizing model portfolios and sub-advisory arrangements to tailor investment strategies.

Aaron Cormier is a financial advisor with Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Silverback Financial, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and New York Life Insurance Co. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a range of investment strategies vetted by its Investment Committee and offers services such as portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and access to approved alternative private placements for accredited investors.

Wesley Thoms is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Texas Financial Advisory and Texas Farm Credit. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and owner of 76 Bar Investments II, LLC, which holds interests in retail and real estate operating companies in Beeville, Texas. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and utilizes model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Ronald Ray is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including IWM Advisory, LLC, American Retirement Institute, and Retirement Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates Valhallan Esport Training, a youth esports training business, and serves as Donations Committee Chair and International Chair for the Downtown Rotary Club of New Braunfels. Impact Partnership Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm utilizes a combination of third-party strategists, adviser-managed models, and direct indexing with tactical overlays, offering discretionary portfolio management through a wrap-fee platform.

Robert Anderson is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at BFC Planning since 2015. He also has long-term affiliations with Securities Management & Research, Inc. and Anico dating back to 1999. Outside of his advisory roles, Anderson is involved in insurance sales and owns Anderson Financial Solutions, which offers insurance and securities products. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services through a network of independent advisory representatives who structure portfolios using a wide range of investment strategies and products.