Tobin Hoffmann is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC. He has held roles at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Investment Corp. for over 20 years and has operated Hoffman Financial Services since 1979. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in a cattle-raising operation in Texas. 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 investment strategies incorporating model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology providers.

John Young is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience currently advising at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments before joining Stratos. Young serves on the investment committee of the New Braunfels Community Foundation. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Shanna Wilson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at NYlife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. She serves as a board member of Pink Warrior Advocates, a nonprofit supporting women battling breast cancer. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and participant savings rates.

Casper Terpinski is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Steward Partners in 2025, he worked at LBMZ Securities, Inc. and Zacks Investment Management for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of TURNPRO LLC, a business involved in the development and sales of magnetic pick-up tools. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services tailored through proprietary and third-party portfolio solutions.

Connor Anderson is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and holds the Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Edward Jones. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with 379 advisors managing approximately $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, employing an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Mc Kenzie Morrow is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, she has been involved with 2MORROW SOUND since 2021. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various investment programs and financial planning solutions, managing significant discretionary and non-discretionary assets while utilizing third-party asset managers within a dual-registered SEC and FINRA framework.

Frank Romero Jr. is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Loring Ward Securities Inc. from 2005 to 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a western apparel business in New Braunfels, TX. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors and their clients. The firm offers model portfolios, fixed-income sub-advisory, and retirement plan management, combining enterprise scale with a focused advisor base.

Cristian Ramirez is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he has a minority interest in a multifamily short-term rental property. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with financial planning and consulting tailored by investment adviser representatives.

Gerardo Ramirez Jr. is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at New York Life and Eagle Strategies before joining his current firms. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Burke Material Handling LLC, a heavy machinery company, where he occasionally provides sales training. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies, providing customized client relationships supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jennifer Larsen is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Wohlstand Wealth Strategies, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. In addition to her advisory work, Larsen is a consultant in tax mitigation and management and owns a business managing bookkeeping for insurance commissions. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisors, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and advisory programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

Jessica Walker is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 registrations and bringing six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Co. and affiliated firms. She serves as vice chair of the New Braunfels Women's Business Alliance and treasurer for the Brauntex Theater Board of Directors. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates a dual-registered platform providing both brokerage and advisory services, managing a diverse mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Anne Buck is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 35 years of industry experience. She holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory, she spent a decade with Securities America Advisors, Inc. Buck is involved in several business activities outside her advisory role, including serving as managing member of a legal services LLC and participating in real estate and cattle leasing ventures. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting services to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and investment advice supported by due diligence, serving a range of clients from individuals to sovereign wealth funds.

Grant Wilson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life based in New Braunfels, TX. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson founded Mission Accounting & Advisory Incorporated, providing federal income tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to insurance products, alternative investments, and integrated lending options.

Justin Morales is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Braunfels, TX, holding the Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BrassCraft Manufacturing, Rheem Manufacturing, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Rebecca Kallies is a CFP® practicing with Edward Jones in Seguin, TX, with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial, First United Bank & Trust, and New York Life Insurance Company/NYLIFE Securities. She has also operated as an independent health insurance agent. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Monica Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. In addition to her advisory work, she sells skin care products through Mary Kay Inc. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kevin Wartsbaugh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages a property and ranch in Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Arturo Andrews Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following prior roles at Merrill, Advisors Asset Management, Inc., and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative screens and qualitative research, and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Dana Rovira is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in New Braunfels, TX since 2020. Prior to Ameriprise, she worked at Investment Professionals, Inc. for four years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Pyle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2003. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that are typically non-discretionary, supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.