Conor Peterson is a financial advisor at Alterna Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for eight years and has experience outside the financial sector from a year at Steamboat Springs Resort. Peterson holds the Series 66 designation. Alterna Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined, global approach to asset allocation and diversification, utilizing dynamic models and a combination of quantitative analysis, technical methods, and an in-house trading desk.

Gary Pankratz is a financial advisor with The Clarus Group in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Clarus Group since 2020 and previously spent 19 years at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services. The Clarus Group provides wealth management and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs customized investment models focusing on objectives such as absolute return, capital preservation, income generation, and tax minimization, using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternatives.

Kevin Nelson is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Heritage Wealth Management for 10 years. He serves on the board of Be a Champion Inc, a nonprofit organization. Financial Synergies serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and held-away account advisory services. The firm employs diversified, allocation-driven portfolios and supports managed-account solutions, leveraging third-party platforms and sub-advisors to tailor client portfolios.

Santiago Fernandez Ramos is a financial advisor with Finamex Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Natixis in both New York and London, BBVA Securities, and Tradition North America. Finamex Asset Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to high-net-worth individuals in Mexico, as well as institutional clients such as pension fund managers and businesses. The firm employs a combination of Modern Portfolio Theory and tactically managed, rule-driven strategies, with an emphasis on active fixed-income and sector supervision, managing a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Elizabeth Morrison is a financial advisor at Saxon Financial Group in Houston, TX, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Asset Allocation Services, LLC. Saxon Financial Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses model-based and customized portfolios with a primarily long-term investment orientation, employing fundamental and cyclical analysis.

Ross Wegner is a financial professional with six years of industry experience, currently practicing with Lifestyle Wealth. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with firms including Cetera Advisors, Lifestyle Financial Advisors, First Allied Securities, and AIG. Wegner also serves as an administrative assistant at Lifestyle Asset Management Inc. Lifestyle Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and sub-advisory services, employing a range of investment strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Stephen Petty is a financial advisor with Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of advising, he owns Aztec Investment Properties, LLC, a business involved in buying and selling residential real estate. Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and offers both comprehensive and wrap fee portfolio management, as well as educational seminars and consulting engagements.

Armando Blancq Cazaux Lozano is a financial advisor at MMBG Investment Advisors Co. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Banco Santander International for 12 years. MMBG Investment Advisors Co. provides discretionary investment management and limited financial planning to individuals, businesses, and institutional investors, managing approximately $2.46 billion in assets. The firm employs a global investment approach combining macro analysis and fundamental security selection, with portfolios tailored to client objectives and including equity and fixed-income holdings.

Jay Branson is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Branson Fowlkes & Co Inc. He has worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. since 2008 and has been with Branson, Fowlkes & Co, Inc. since 1991. Based in Houston, TX, he also holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Branson, Fowlkes & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small- to medium-sized businesses, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a multi-level diversification strategy combining asset-class allocation with diversification across investment styles and manager selections, using both fundamental and technical analysis to manage client portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Nermeen Dhuca is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor at Brasada Capital Management, LP with two years of industry experience. Before joining Brasada in 2024, Nermeen worked at Higher Order Capital and spent time at TikTok, Siemens, and Samsung. Brasada Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management through a private pooled long/short equity fund, sub-advisory services, and separately managed accounts serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamentals-driven, bottom-up investment process and operates multiple product lines with distinct portfolio managers.

Michael Wegner is a financial advisor with Lifestyle Wealth, holding a Series 63 designation and over 39 years of industry experience. He has held roles at various firms including First Allied Securities, Cetera Advisors LLC, and Everett Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the treasurer for the nonprofit Knights of Momus and is the president of a homeowners association in Houston, TX. Lifestyle Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and other registered investment advisers with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and sub-advisory services. The firm personalizes portfolios based on client suitability and employs a range of investment strategies, also acting as a model and signal provider to other advisers.

Scott Phillips is a financial advisor at Lavaca Capital, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Lavaca Capital since 2013. Lavaca Capital provides discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, including asset managers, registered investment advisers, and family offices. The firm’s investment approach includes equity and option strategies designed for risk-adjusted returns and downside protection, and it manages both separately managed accounts and private pooled funds with performance-based fee structures.

Kamela Scarbeck is a financial advisor with TIP Group LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning her industry experience in 2022. She has worked at TIP Group LLC, The Fitzpatrick Group, Opes One, and Arpege, LLC. Outside of advising, she is the CEO and founder of Arpege, LLC, a business providing private music lessons and recital planning. TIP Group LLC offers portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, using a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Felipe Sanchez Alcocer is a financial advisor at Alterna Wealth Management, Inc. with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Alterna, he worked for Actinver Grupo Financiero for seventeen years. He is a licensed insurance agent offering life insurance policies on a limited basis. Alterna Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined, global approach to asset allocation using dynamic models and a combination of quantitative analysis, technical methods, and an in-house trading desk.

Alison Mills is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor at Trinity Legacy Partners, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Trinity Legacy Partners since 2018 and previously worked at Bank of Texas and Peachtree Capital. Alison also has experience in academia, having worked at the University of Houston Bauer College of Business and the University of South Carolina. Trinity Legacy Partners is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $521 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting.

William Hurt is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at firms including U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and Sanders Morris LLC. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a fiduciary approach, utilizing in-house portfolio teams, independent managers, and a blend of traditional and alternative investments.

Zachary Rawl is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has five years of industry experience, previously working at N.I.S. Financial Services Inc and National Western Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Charles W. Rawl & Associates, LLC, which provides insurance and estate planning services. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. offers investment advisory and related services to individual and institutional clients through a network of representatives. The firm employs various investment strategies and provides discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers.

Jake Walton is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Syntal Capital Partners, LLC and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a sole-proprietorship focused on property management. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerance and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and serves as adviser to multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Cesar Olivares is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and SWBC Investment Company. International Assets Investment Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporations through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and may utilize third-party managers or wrap programs as part of its investment approach.

Neal Wadley is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in wealth management. He currently serves at Linscomb Wealth, Inc. and previously worked at BMO Wealth Management, Westwood Advisors, Westwood Trust, and Tolleson Wealth Management. Linscomb Wealth provides comprehensive wealth planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm offers specialized family office and retirement-plan fiduciary consulting services and constructs customized client portfolios through ongoing collaboration with an internal Investment Committee and wealth advisors.