Elizabeth Kassen is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citigroup, Bank of America, Merrill, and several other financial firms. Outside of advising, she tutors individuals preparing for FINRA exams and participates as a brand ambassador promoting wine and spirits. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, with a platform that includes third-party asset manager relationships and both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Jason Adams is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network and Selah Financial Services since 2025 and previously held roles at Valic Financial Advisors, AIG Capital Services, Inc., and American General Life Insurance. Adams is based in Friendswood, Texas. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm manages roughly $213 billion in client assets and offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Williams Butcher is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group, he worked at International Assets Advisory for seven years. He volunteers as a temporary economics teacher at The Kinkaid School and organizes informal pickleball tournaments. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a model-based approach combining strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios, offering both active and passive investment exposures across standard risk profiles.

Samaura Mc Cloe is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC Wealth Management in 2026, she worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2024 to 2026. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through various model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital model account pilot that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

James Matthews is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Institutions, Inc., where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he held positions at Cetera, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory role, Matthews is a part owner of an automotive business and works as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, and fixed annuities. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Gabriel Gulotta is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Galveston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Securities, Compass Bank, and BBVA Compass Insurance Agency. He also worked with the International Longshoremen's Association for ten years. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary, invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithmic risk assessment and primarily invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Reynaldo Martinez Jr. is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has military experience from a 23-year career with the US Army and has been with First Command since 2025. Martinez is also a partner in a vending machine business, managing inventory and servicing on weekends. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centralized Investment Management Team to select and monitor portfolios and third-party managers.

Christopher Cooper Jr. is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2019 and has been involved with Bankers Life & Casualty since 2008, where he manages a sales team of insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop tailored asset allocations and ongoing portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Derrick Callis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Friendswood, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Valic Financial Advisors and Selah Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has reported activities such as working as a delivery driver for Uber Eats. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing around $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Nicole Stahl is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 license and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Bankers Life and its related entities since 2009. Stahl also acts as a 1099 agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Company, with appointments to offer Medicare Supplement, annuity, life insurance, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary and non-discretionary investment consulting, as well as retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management based on clients’ goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Chali Hachtel is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a rental property owner. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals and various entities, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including model-based and customized portfolio management, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Deborah Jones is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. She is currently with Cetera Planning Partners and has an extensive background including over two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and running her own firm, Jones Tax & Financial Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she serves on the board of a local office association. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers integrated services including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through third-party providers, and utilizes a diversified, document-driven investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Carl Thompson is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Advisor Alliance since 2018 and previously held roles at Independant Financial Partners and LPL Financial. Thompson manages his advisory services through Independent Advisor Alliance, an independent firm separate from LPL Financial. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a network model with independent advisory representatives and integrates multiple portfolio management strategies supported by technology platforms.

Mary Gunn is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2015 and has been associated with Selah Financial Services since 2014. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operational and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Tommy Higgins is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has been with Selah Financial Services since 2012 and is a co-owner of the firm. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and co-owns Selah Real Estate, LLC, which manages commercial real estate. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational, compliance, and technology support to its affiliated advisors.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2006 and previously spent nine years at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Smith is a limited partner in ABS Investments 803 LLC, a for-profit business focused on property management. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Claudia Cardona is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a retail business called Shopsy Queen and is also a professional singer. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware retirement income planning, supported by a centralized team and proprietary research tools.

Marcia Brassieur is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Galveston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1986 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director and board member of J-Tech, LLC, a family-held consulting business in Santa Fe, Texas. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, supported by internal and third-party portfolio management teams.

Huy Nguyen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Texas Bay Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. He has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures, including ownership roles in fitness-related businesses such as Crossfit Zeke LLC and Suite Time Fitness, LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sergio Ordonez currently serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Sergio worked as a Financial Representative at MetLife Securities and New England Securities. With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Sergio focuses on creating comprehensive and holistic financial plans tailored to each client's unique situation and goals. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License which supports his work in providing financial guidance. Outside of his professional career, Sergio enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, hiking, running, soccer, and traveling.