Aaron Buckholtz is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Van Den Berg Management I, Inc., doing business as Century Management, since 1990. Based in Austin, TX, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Century Management Financial Advisors provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages separate accounts and a mutual fund family, using tailored investment approaches across defined risk profiles and a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds.

Heather Johnson is a financial advisor at Shadowridge Asset Management, LLC in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Shadowridge, she was involved with Houses2Homes and worked at Louisiana Christian School. Outside of finance, she is the owner and executive director of CleanR, LLC, a professional cleaning services company. Shadowridge Asset Management provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily to individual and retirement-plan clients, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a variety of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative approaches.

John Mc Glothlin III is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Crusonia Wealth Advisors LLC and previously worked at Southwest Retirement Advisors, LLC and Southwest Retirement Consultants. His background also includes a role at the Kelly School of Business, Indiana University. Crusonia Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities, providing wealth advisory services that include discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach involving equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, alternative investments, and third-party managers, and is affiliated with Crusonia Tax Advisors for standalone tax preparation services.

Kathryn Brown is a financial advisor at Maslow Wealth Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co., Vida Capital, and Maslow Wealth from 2012 to the present. Maslow Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm employs a top-down investment process with a core-satellite approach and offers access to private deals and pooled vehicles, including acting as a sub-advisor to certain private funds.

Erin Hay is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. She currently works at Austin Wealth Management, LLC and previously was with Monument Wealth Management and Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC. Austin Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses with retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses academic research and systematic, low-cost, diversified model portfolios combined with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage client accounts.

Joseph Berkel is a financial advisor with McNally Financial Services Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with McNally Financial Services Corporation since 2003. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent and is involved in sports officiating. McNally Financial Services Corporation provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals and small businesses, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses fundamental analysis to build diversified portfolios across various asset classes and combines advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance activities.

Darby Armont is a CFP® and CFA® with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. for over two decades, serving in her current role since 2026. Armont also volunteers as a commissioner for the CFP Board of Standards' Disciplinary and Ethics Commission. Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and businesses through comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services. The firm employs active asset management using fundamental and technical analysis, offering a range of strategies including options, short sales, and manager selection, and provides both discretionary and nondiscretionary account management.

James Pendleton is a financial advisor at FMP Wealth Advisers in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include a position at First Financial Trust and four years at Abilene Christian University. FMP Wealth Advisers offers fee-only financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses model portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and retirement-plan fiduciary services, managing approximately $1.34 billion in assets with a focus on discretionary accounts and private pooled investment vehicles.

James Clarren is a financial advisor with Chicago Capital Management Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Chicago Capital Management Advisors since 2014 and is also associated with American Trust Investment Services entities and DCL Assets, LLC. Clarren is involved in fixed insurance activities outside his advisory role. Chicago Capital Management Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $135 million in discretionary assets for around 616 households. The firm serves individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, providing customized portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning across a range of risk profiles.

Matthew Warner is a financial advisor at Peak Financial Planning in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Peak Financial Planning, he worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors and Weaver. Peak Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as businesses, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning across retirement, college funding, estate planning, tax strategies, business planning, and employee benefits. The firm employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, incorporating multiple strategies and active monitoring within a fixed-fee subscription model.

Matthew Sims is a financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with 49 Financial in Austin, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including AXA Advisors, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Advisor Network. Outside of his advisory role, he consults part-time for 25 Giving, a nonprofit consulting organization that assists charitable planning for nonprofits. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, consulting, and family office services. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation strategy using proprietary and platform model portfolios, primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Stuart Huckin is a financial advisor at Waterloo Capital with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and SWH Investments LLC. Outside of advisory roles, he is a passive investor in oil and gas minerals, private wine storage, and a financial market application. Waterloo Capital is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a predominantly long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, offering customized portfolios as well as access to third-party sub-advisers and a broad range of investment tools.

John Lawson is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at M Holdings Securities, Inc. since 2001. He is also principal of Waxman Lawson Financial, a role he has held since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, Lawson is a trustee for Acton Business School, a board position at an MBA program. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer that serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of Investment Advisor Representatives and Member Firms. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and insurance-contract advisory services, utilizing multiple sponsored platforms and third-party managers.

Kimberly Perry is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC and previously worked at Horter Investment Management. In addition to her advisory role, Perry operates a separate CPA practice providing accounting, payroll, tax preparation, and consulting services. Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios and frequently utilizes third-party sub-advisors and model portfolios.

Michael Delafuente is a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at USCA RIA LLC and USCA Securities, LLC from 2014 to 2021. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.75 billion through a network of 123 advisors, serving individuals, institutional investors, trusts, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers asset management, financial consulting, ERISA plan advisory, and sub-advisory services, employing a variety of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Conrad Simpson is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles in various industries such as marketing, hospitality, and delivery services. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, consulting, and fractional family office services. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach using proprietary and platform model portfolios mainly composed of mutual funds and ETFs.

Alexander Garcia is a financial advisor at HUB Investment Partners, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at Stone Asset Management, Inc., Beyond U, Inc., and Wealth Analytics Partners, LLC. He is based in San Diego, CA. HUB Investment Partners provides investment management and retirement and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporate pension plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm combines internally managed model portfolios with customized allocations, employing technical and cyclical analysis and regular portfolio reviews to align investments with client objectives and risk tolerances.

Christopher Entringer is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently associated with BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC in Austin, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Kestra Financial Inc., Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory, and Hickory Asset Management. He is a part owner and investor in a limited liability company that holds residential real estate. BlueSpring Wealth Management serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a customized investment approach supported by a dedicated Investment Committee and offers specialized strategies such as option overlays and hedging for concentrated portfolios.

Kalen Darling is a Series 65 credentialed financial advisor at HUB Investment Partners, LLC with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining HUB Investment Partners in 2025, he worked for Mraz Amerine & Associates Inc. from 2019 to 2024 and held positions at Balboa Capital and two universities. HUB Investment Partners serves a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors, offering portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and specialized services for banking and municipal clients. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and uses quantitative and qualitative analysis to guide investment decisions.

Colin Wagner is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Senior Client Service Specialist at Ascend Private Wealth Partners, providing market insights and client service support. Kestra Private Wealth Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of advisory services and investment solutions across multiple platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with capabilities spanning mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.