Karen Frankfort is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, USCA Securities LLC, and U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in cosmetic sales as a Mary Kay sales agent. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both traditional and alternative investment strategies supplemented by AI tools and third-party analytics.

Peter Acquaro is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Houston Retirement Solutions, LLC, Ohio National Financial Services, The ON Equity Sales Co., and The Fitzpatrick Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the Public Safety Committee for the Southwest Management District, a quasi-government agency focused on community development in Southwest Houston. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, and non-discretionary asset management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer activities and utilizes third-party managers while maintaining a focus on client approval for investment decisions.

Courtney Garner is a financial advisor with intrua Financial in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with intrua Financial since 2015 and concurrently associated with LPL Financial since 2014. Garner also serves as Director of Financial Planning for Freedom Wealth Alliance, a registered investment advisor. Intrua Financial provides investment advisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical and cyclical analysis to create customized asset allocations and investment policy statements, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Samuel Labordus is a financial advisor with Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working at LPL Financial and Symphony Financial since 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent several years in educational roles within Texas school districts. Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.09 billion in assets and employs a long-term investment approach that integrates fundamental and technical analysis, tailoring portfolios to client risk profiles and objectives.

Elisa Flores is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, USCA Securities LLC, and UBS Financial Services. Arax Advisory Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management and advisory services utilizing in-house portfolio teams, external managers, and a mix of traditional and alternative investments, supported by AI tools and third-party analytics.

Michael Kovalsky is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Mather Group, LLC. His career includes nine years at Flato, Williams & Patterson prior to joining The Mather Group. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a competitive BBQ cooking team called Three Brisketeers. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, providing a combination of financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with multiple risk-based allocation models and customization options, integrating advanced AI and machine-learning tools while maintaining human oversight.

Martin Limbaugh is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been involved with Kovack Securities since 2023 and operates his own related businesses, including Limbaugh Capital and Limbaugh Trading & T. Outside of advisory work, he manages Limbaugh Trading and Transport LLC. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm uses an Envestnet-supported investment process that incorporates risk tolerance assessments and employs both internal models and third-party managers to construct and manage client portfolios.

Nathaniel Galloway is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and USCA Securities. Prior to his advisory career, he spent ten years with Exxon Mobil Fuels & Lubricants and was involved with IAMAW Local Lodge 12. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both traditional and alternative investment strategies supported by in-house teams and third-party platforms.

Ryan Herche is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has prior experience at Redwood Private Wealth LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Cash Balance Advisors and managing director of Redwood Tax Specialists, both non-investment activities related to marketing and insurance products, and he is involved in operations management through Glidepath Marketing LLC. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and operates through a network of proprietary partner offices alongside affiliated businesses in insurance, legal services, and accounting.

Jerry Judd is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Compass Financial Management LLC in Houston, TX, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Compass in 2026, he worked for Alcon Laboratories for 38 years and was retired for five years before starting his advisory career. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm employs a multi-advisor approach and utilizes various investment strategies, including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and both internal and third-party managed portfolios.

Kurt Cooperrider is a financial advisor at Chilton Capital Management LLC in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked exclusively with Chilton Capital Management since 2013. Chilton Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pooled vehicles, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up research process focused on long-term growth and income, offering a range of dedicated strategies and fiduciary services, including a wholly owned affiliated trust company.

Jared Moore is a financial advisor at Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Texas Republic Capital Corp. since 2012. Symphony Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers multi-family office services, third-party management arrangements, and self-directed retirement account management, employing a long-term investment philosophy that combines fundamental and technical analysis.

Michael Edwards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and provides administrative support to Symphony Financial Ltd. Co., an independent investment advisory firm. His background includes service in the Texas Army National Guard and roles in education and retail. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm provides a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and combines advisory operations with non-advisory product offerings such as insurance and credit services.

Jeffrey Jaskol is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TFS Securities, Inc., Acacia Life Insurance, Ameritas Life Insurance, and ownership of Jaskol Asset Advisors LLC dba The Jaskol Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder of the Albert V. Jaskol Memorial Celebration, an annual charity event, and has served as past president of the American Cancer Society Tri-County board. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a combination of discretionary and consultative investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, with a platform that includes third-party managers and held-away retirement account management.

Nicholas Perez is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Patrick Mendenhall is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arax Advisory Partners in 2026, he worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, UBS Financial Services, and other related firms. He serves as a trustee on the investment committee board of the OSU Foundation, a non-profit university foundation. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm manages accounts on a fiduciary basis using a variety of portfolio teams and investment strategies that include both traditional and alternative assets, and has grown through internal consolidation and acquisitions to a platform of over 200 advisors.

Christopher Knapp is a financial advisor at Robertson Stephens with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Robertson Stephens Wealth Management since 2021, following prior roles at Collaboration Capital LLC and Perigon Wealth Management, LLC. Knapp serves on the board of The NextSeed Inc., a fintech company, and is a member of the general partner team of Marketplace Fund II, a venture capital fund. Robertson Stephens provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, family and multi-family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and planning services, utilizing a range of investment tools including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and private funds.

Hogan Raycroft is a financial advisor with Larson Financial Group, LLC in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 credential and has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Intrua Financial. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on healthcare professionals and related businesses. The firm utilizes a combination of model portfolios and customized discretionary programs, employing both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Gus Comiskey Jr. is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2011 and with Valmark Securities since 2010. Comiskey serves as president of Comiskey Kaufman Consulting LLC, which focuses on personal and estate planning life insurance, and holds several non-compensated advisory positions with organizations such as the American Red Cross, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and local early childhood education initiatives. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and maintains notable governance and economic relationships with insurance and ETF products.

Ronald Sauvageau is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Intrua Financial since 2015. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009 and is involved in managing investment and financial planning activities. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Sauvageau Investment Group, LP and Sauvageau Management, LLC. Intrua Financial provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manages approximately $1.76 billion in client assets.