Patrick Beale is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, Global Wealth Advisors, LPL, and Capital One Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of Pearland Elite Training Center, a coaching and teaching business run by his wife. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm uses a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach with centrally managed model portfolios and offers a range of investment management services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Summer Roberts is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Foundations in 2023, she worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC for four years and has been involved with Impact Partners Financial, LLC since 2010, where she serves as CEO. Outside of advisory work, she is president and chairman of the board at Lola Business Development, Inc., and serves as a board member and treasurer for The Galloway School, a private Christian school. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC offers financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and works with model portfolios and multiple third-party sub-advisers to deliver customized investment advice.

Jared Carlin is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC, Carlin Financial Group, Altamarea Group, and other firms. He is also involved in insurance sales through Carlin Financial Group. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and sub-advisory arrangements.

Sally Witt is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with BFC Planning, Inc. since 2013 and also works with Securities Management & Research, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Witt serves as vice president of the Council of Business Women and is involved with nonprofit efforts addressing homelessness and mental health, including founding the Hunter Landon Witt Foundation. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, banks, and trusts through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory platforms, with investment strategies typically involving stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Dhillon Taylor is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining Legacy Wealth Management, he worked at Arkadios Capital and Secura Financial LLC. He is also the managing member of DT Financial Services, LLC, a coaching business for financial professionals. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including model portfolios, sub-advisers, and alternative investments, tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Robyn Honeycutt is a financial advisor with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in League City, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Frost Bank and Brokerage Service, and BBVA Securities and Compass Bank. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients with investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs a variety of portfolio management strategies, including the use of third-party managers and an in-house Growth Opportunities model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

Matthew Carlin is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at AE Wealth Management, LLC, and Client One Securities, LLC. In addition to his financial advisory work, Carlin is a self-employed playwright. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with model portfolios and asymmetric rebalancing to guide investment decisions.

Walter Decherd Jr. is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served in roles at WGD Wealth Management, Apollo Tax Group, and R.M.D. Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is an owner of a tax preparation business and a fixed insurance business. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm offers advisory services that range from financial planning to managed account platforms, typically employing a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, with model portfolios that are regularly monitored and rebalanced.

Kevin Tyrrell is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Advisor Alliance since 2018 and previously at Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model with advisory representatives who utilize discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, leveraging technology platforms and third-party services to enhance client offerings.

Mary Dixon is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera Planning Partners. Her career includes extensive roles at Avantax Advisory Services and affiliated firms dating back to 1987. In addition to her advisory work, she is treasurer of the Association of Business & Professional Women, supporting local women business owners. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate-planning services with a diversified investment process aligned to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Kevin Fuller is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Waypoint Financial, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner and manager of Aimee Fuller Photography LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Christien Hughes is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill and various entities within First Command since 2016. He established an LLC unrelated to investment activities but has not engaged in operations for it. 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 offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers selected by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Derek Rivers is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Selah Financial Services and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with the Vic Coppinger Family YMCA for six years. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and acts as a platform provider delivering operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Summer Rose is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Insurance Agency, BBVA Securities, and Edward Jones. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessments and delegates portfolio management and proxy voting to third parties.

Melissa Christensen is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor for DoorDash. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Austin Pratt is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Selah Financial Services and various small businesses across different sectors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, along with operational, trading, technology, and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

John Westerman is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2012. He is also co-owner of Selah Financial Services and has authored two books, "52 Practical Money Tips" and "Crucial Retirement." Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and various program structures to affiliated advisors who serve retail and institutional clients.

Elizabeth Kassen is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CitiGroup, Bank of America, Merrill, and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, she mentors individuals preparing for FINRA exams through SeriesTutor.com and is involved in equine care, managing a horse boarding operation. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a dual-registered advisory and broker-dealer platform. The firm offers customized financial planning and investment advisory services, utilizing a network of third-party asset managers and a range of account options.

Jason Adams is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network and Selah Financial Services since 2025 and previously held roles at Valic Financial Advisors, AIG Capital Services, Inc., and American General Life Insurance. Adams is based in Friendswood, Texas. 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 manages roughly $213 billion in client assets and offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Williams Butcher is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group, he worked at International Assets Advisory for seven years. He volunteers as a temporary economics teacher at The Kinkaid School and organizes informal pickleball tournaments. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a model-based approach combining strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios, offering both active and passive investment exposures across standard risk profiles.