Philip Onochie is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent, he worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and Transamerica Financial Advisors, among others. Outside of advising, he works as a pharmacist at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates a dual registration as an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer and manages billions in assets while offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Jose Jimenez Murat is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Merrill, Regions Bank, Cetera Investment Services, Wells Fargo Advisor, Prudential Securities, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and related services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm structures client relationships around investment policy statements and model allocations, combining in-house and outside strategists with technology-enabled tools to implement recommendations.

Dale Pieper is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Guardian since 2007 and Park Avenue Securities since 2007, currently serving clients through both firms. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies across proprietary and third-party platforms.

Raffaele Cardone is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Alamo Angels, and Garcia Hamilton & Associates, along with a background involving Trinity University and ventures outside finance such as Candelaris Pizzeria V Ltd and The Briar Club. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Karin Tyson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She currently works at Prime Capital Financial and has held previous positions at Ameritas Investment Corp., 20/20 Financial Advisers Houston, and other investment firms. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Future of Finance Scholarship Fund and the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church finance committee, and conducts educational seminars on Social Security and IRA planning. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a broad range of services including asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan services, family office offerings, and tax planning through an affiliated accounting subsidiary.

Viridiana Salamesainz is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Casa de Bolsa Finamex SAB de CV and Citibanamex. Outside of advisory work, she is a manager and partner at JOSADA LLC, a real estate holding company based in Houston and Montgomery, Texas. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies supported by internal oversight and integrates both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options.

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.

David Hanson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, having joined in 2025 after a decade at Sovereign Wealth Advisors, LLC and prior roles at LPL Financial and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has maintained a business entity for tax and investment purposes since 2017. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through a model that emphasizes independent advisor representation and uses an open-architecture investment approach integrating multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Derrick Callis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and Selah Financial Services since 2013 and worked previously at Valic Financial Advisors from 2010 to 2013. Outside of advising, he has worked 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 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive custody and clearing services.

Hunter Kirkland is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at VALIC Financial Advisors and Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation. Outside of advising, Kirkland operates a sole proprietorship providing accounting and bookkeeping services for small businesses. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, utilizing proprietary portfolio construction tools provided by Morningstar Investment Management. The firm manages a large client base with a focus on asset allocation and retirement planning guidance.

Lydia Buhanan is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 credential. She has been in the industry since 2024, with prior experience at Encore Legal Process and Genover, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Juan Arce is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2012. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients through various wealth management segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including security-based swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities.

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.

Aleedra Duncan is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Agia, Valic Financial Advisors, Foresters Financial Services, Appreciation Financial, Horace Mann Companies, and Aflac. In addition to her advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services. The firm employs a combination of in-house and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through a large network of investment advisers.

Anna Nieto is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Citigroup since 2019, following roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with in-house research and compliance oversight, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary client solutions.

Chimtuo Ofomata is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at United Healthcare, Devoted Health Inc, and involvement with multiple businesses such as Amazing Grace Pharmacy, where he works as a pharmacist. He also has roles with LegacyShield Solutions, Inc and Transamerica Employee Benefits, reflecting a diverse professional portfolio. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing fee-based wrap programs, model portfolios, and access to third-party money managers through proprietary and third-party model suites.

Zarir Sethna is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2001 and operates under the DBA Sethna Financial Group, brokering non-registered insurance products alongside his advisory role. Sethna is also an investor in NYLARC Holding Co. Inc., which reinsures life insurance policy risks. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored recommendations and multiple program types, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Jonathan Cox is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014, with prior experience at Morgan Stanley and MSI Financial Services. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm integrates in-house and third-party strategies and technology-enabled tools to manage accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis while also providing some discretionary management options.

Patrick Dickson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Ameriprise and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is a co-owner of White Rhino Financial LLC and is involved with Rethink Wealth LLC, both operating under Guardian. Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and 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 offers access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions, as well as integrated lending options and a digital advisory platform.

Alfred Mayes is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Missouri City, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors, Merrill, and LPL Enterprise. He is also involved with Our Daily Bread, a nonprofit organization. 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 provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.