Ross Patterson founded Simaris Financial in 2019 to help individuals and families discover their true purpose and build lives that are fulfilling, energizing, and meaningful. Ross was a software engineer before discovering the Kinder Institute and making a major shift in his life through the EVOKE process. Through Kinder he realized his passion for combining Life Planning with financial expertise, and Simaris was born. Ross spends his free time with his wife, Kristin, his two adult children, and their dog, Pepper. Ross is an active and passionate believer in serving his community. He served for 5 years as the Pro Bono Director of the Financial Planning Association (Austin Chapter), helping individuals and partnering with community-based organizations to offer planning advice regardless of means. For several years, he has also served as a Volunteer Leadership Team Member at Foundation Communities, providing IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to Central Texas citizens. Credentials: RLP® (Registered Life Planner - Kinder Institute), CFP® (Certified Financial Planner®), NAPFA, FPA, and XY Planning Network.

Wyatt Guggisberg is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of Gratus Wealth Strategies LLC in Austin, Texas, and has previously worked at firms including Merrill Lynch, State Street Advisors, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he manages WGMS Investments, LLC, which holds private equity interests. Gratus Wealth Strategies LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, using a mix of passive and active strategies across various asset classes, and may include alternative investments such as private equity.

It all started over a decade ago. I found my love for financial planning by asking my friends a simple question out of curiosity, "how do you personally manage your money and invest?". I realized something very important: not only did a lot of people not know if they were managing their money correctly, they didn't even know where to begin finding the confidence in their strategy (if they had one at all). I quickly learned how much I love helping people better understand where their money can take them. I particularly have a passion for the markets and investing which DIY traders and investors have appreciated. For the past decade, I’ve helped them navigate the financial markets with less emotion and more skill. After all, your investing portfolio is the vehicle that drives you to your goals. However, while you're portfolio is important, one thing I teach a lot is how much a healthy financial life goes beyond just that. I have expertise far beyond the markets and investing. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, I can help with cash flow & insurance planning, proactive tax strategy, retirement & legacy planning, asset protection, business planning and more. It's important to have every aspect of your financial life optimized for max peace of mind. Whether you're a DIY trader or investor, a business owner, or a corporate professional taking on stock-based compensation risk, I can help you balance your desire to take on the risk you want with successfully reaching your goals. I’m also the author of the book “Do THIS With Your Money”, making trusted financial education more accessible.

Joshua Epstein is a financial advisor at Secretx Assets, an independent firm, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles outside finance such as bartender at Numero 28, consultant at IKIN, Inc., and CFO and part-owner of Luxesmith LLC, a private transportation service. He is also the founder and CEO of Hidden SecreTX LLC, a marketing company. Secretx Assets provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, tailoring Investment Policy Statements for each engagement. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, utilizing both long- and short-term trading strategies across a broad range of securities.

Jonathan Ng is the sole advisor at JPN Advisors LLC in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bridgefront Capital LLC, Worldquant LLC, and Apple Inc., where he currently works as a data scientist. He is also the co-founder of BonjourJournal LLC, a social network and travel app. JPN Advisors LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a hybrid investment approach combining fundamental analysis, quantitative signals, and machine-learning models to manage predominantly long-short, market-neutral portfolios with integrated risk controls.

Michael Orf is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 14 years of industry experience. He founded and has operated ORF Capital Management in Austin, TX since 2005. ORF Capital Management provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and family clients, focusing on a globally diversified, largely passive investment strategy using low-cost index funds and tailored portfolios. The firm serves approximately 15 clients and manages around $18.2 million.

Robert Laughlin is a financial advisor at Integra Asset Advisors, L.C. in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Integra Asset Advisors since 2005. Integra Asset Advisors is an independent firm providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive wealth services to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm uses an active, personalized investment process incorporating charting, fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and offers tailored business advisory and consulting services alongside its investment management.

Max Mueller is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Mueller Wealth Advisors in Austin, TX, and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he manages two business ventures focused on consulting and business technology software. Mueller Wealth Advisors provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and closely held businesses, with a focus on strategic asset allocation and coordinated business succession planning.

Logan Jackson is a financial advisor at Xenith Capital in Austin, TX, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ray Capital Advisors, Raymond James, Wells Fargo, and First Command, along with service in the Virginia National Guard for eight years. Xenith Capital offers discretionary asset management and portfolio advisory services primarily to affluent and high-net-worth individuals and families, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis. The firm manages a concentrated client base and employs strategies including long-term holdings, short-term trades, and options, with no use of alternative investments or performance-based fees.

Thomas Fortenberry is the sole advisor at Sovereign Asset Advisors LLC in Cedar Park, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has practiced law as an attorney since 2009 and is also a licensed real estate agent. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for private trusts. Sovereign Asset Advisors LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, small businesses, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines active management and value investing supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses, and offers unique legal and fiduciary services through its affiliation with a law firm under common control.

Gulseren Mutlu is a financial advisor at Monies Wealth LLC in Austin, TX, with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including tax valuation consulting, forensic economics, and serving on the Travis County Appraisal Review Board. Mutlu also maintains an active role as an insurance agent and provides expert testimony and econometric analysis related to financial damages and valuation. Monies Wealth LLC is an independent registered investment adviser offering personalized investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a structured discovery process and diversified portfolio construction based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with regular portfolio reviews and services tailored to client needs.

Eric Ochotnicki is a financial advisor at LCR Financial Group, LLC in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LCR Asset Management, LLC and Online Trading Academy. LCR Financial Group, LLC provides asset and portfolio management services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering access to a range of investment products including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, and options. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory, incorporating derivatives and hedging strategies, and also publishes an investment newsletter for subscribers.

Alex Bossert is a financial advisor with Bossert Capital LLC in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Granite House Capital Management and KBAB 1960 Investments LLC. Outside of advising, Bossert is involved in a small, non-investment-related rental property business. Bossert Capital provides discretionary asset management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities with a long-term investment horizon. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, value-oriented approach focused on common equities, while retaining flexibility to use derivative contracts and options, and offers both performance-based and standard fee structures depending on client qualifications.

Manuel Ramirez Jr. is a financial advisor with Versai Wealth Management LLC in Cedar Park, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Versai Wealth Management in 2018, he worked at B.B. Graham & Co. and Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent. Versai Wealth Management LLC is an independent advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and offers discretionary account management that can include the use of derivatives and options strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Neil Kay is a financial advisor with Old Vine Capital in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, and HARTFORD Funds Distributors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as managing member of Villa Terra Bella, LLC, a property management company overseeing viticulture activities. Old Vine Capital is an independent registered investment adviser managing approximately $167 million for around 50 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable, and corporate entities. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and financial planning, employing a range of analytical approaches and occasionally recommending alternative investments and third-party managers, while also sponsoring private pooled investment vehicles with fund-of-funds strategies.

Mark Watts is the sole advisor at Onus Financial LLC in Austin, TX, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Onus Financial since 2018 and concurrently serves as a product line manager at Cirrus Logic Inc., a semiconductor company, where he works full-time. Onus Financial LLC provides customized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a range of investment types and a methodology that includes fundamental and cyclical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and various pricing arrangements, including hourly planning and fixed fees.

John Sigmon is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Douglas Maria LLC in Austin, TX. He has prior experience at Nuance Investments and Capital Group, totaling over a decade in the industry. His current role at Douglas Maria LLC marks his first year with the independent firm. Douglas Maria LLC provides discretionary asset management services to individuals, high net worth individuals, and institutional clients, tailoring portfolios based on documented client profiles and fundamental analysis. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio management with discretionary trading authority and maintains custody of assets through Charles Schwab Advisor Services.

Jeffrey Morneault is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Hilltop Planning, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to that, he held roles at Optas, LLC, HUB International, TCG Advisory Services LLC, and spent ten years with the Austin Independent School District. Hilltop Planning is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser catering primarily to high-net-worth individuals. The firm combines asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized portfolios, offering discretionary management alongside project-based and hourly financial planning services.

With over 16 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management, I've been able to fine tune my planning process, while elevating the personalized customer service experience. My goal is to help client make sense of complex financial topics in areas such as asset management, tax, insurance and estate planning in order to create strategies for success. I look to optimize a client's overall financial wellbeing. And, I believe that planning goes beyond the portfolio and encompasses so much more!

Raony Zica De Carvalho is a financial advisor at Carvalho Investment Group, LLC in Austin, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Gerson Lehrman Group. Outside of financial services, he serves as a project manager for Conation Technology, LLC, a supplier of refurbished wafer manufacturing equipment. Carvalho Investment Group is a solo registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.2 million for individual households, trusts, estates, and tax-qualified retirement plans. The firm provides tailored asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing active portfolio management strategies guided by written Investment Policy Statements and ongoing monitoring.