Jesal Patel is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Houston, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2010 and has been affiliated with New York Life and Nylife Securities Inc. since the early 2000s. Patel is a shareholder of NYLARC Holding Company, which reinsures life insurance policies written with New York Life. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a variety of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis while operating within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Richard Welch is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior firms include GWFS Equities, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Jason Cohen is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2020 and previously spent seven years with TIAA-CREF. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Tameron Peden is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors in 2025, Peden worked at Truist Advisory Services and Transamerica Financial Advisors among other firms. In addition to financial advising, Peden is also a licensed real estate salesperson in Texas, assisting individuals with residential property transactions on a part-time basis. Valic Financial Advisors is a large SEC-registered investment adviser serving U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple wrap programs through a nationwide network of advisors, leveraging discretionary unified managed accounts and model solutions.

Alan Salinas is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his advisory role, he worked six years at Menchies Frozen Yogurt. Salinas is also an agent appointed to sell non-securities insurance products through AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a network of over 1,200 advisors. The firm manages approximately $29.2 billion and utilizes centralized technology and model solutions within a combined advisor and broker-dealer structure.

Dagon Garris is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and maintains longstanding roles with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life insurance company, both since 2005. Garris serves as a member of the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences Dean's Advisory Council, providing consultation and guidance to support the school’s mission and strategic goals. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Matthew Guthrie is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a licensed real estate agent and assists clients with buying and selling homes. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and overlay services on Envestnet’s platform.

Heath Johnson is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Voya Financial Partners, LLC from 2003 to 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through a combination of in-house and external strategists, utilizing technology-enabled tools and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Thomas Bass is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and LPL Financial. Bass operates his advisory business through Independent Advisor Alliance and maintains related business entities for tax and investment purposes. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and leverages technology platforms to support estate planning and asset aggregation.

David Dickens is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services. He has previously worked at Manulife Asset Management and John Hancock for 14 years. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory offerings include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Robert Horswell is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Texas A&M University and International Diamond Services Inc. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and wrap programs. The firm uses discretionary unified managed accounts with Envestnet’s platform and supports advisors through centralized technology and a large network of over 1,200 representatives.

Bradley Davis is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2011 and is currently associated with Agia. Outside of his advisory role, Davis owns several woodworking businesses, creating and selling custom furniture and wood items. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, wrap programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Patrick Ricci IV is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2017 and also spent time at Agia, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked at Rawls College of Business. VALIC Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction.

Colin Hanks is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Personal Capital, the Houston Astros, and the University of Texas at San Antonio. 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 utilizes an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Collin Cook is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2015. He also holds a position as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Outside of his advisory work, Cook volunteers as Treasurer and Board Member for the Bellville Little League, where he manages accounting and payment processing duties. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Aaron Spear is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Valic Financial Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services and utilizes multiple program structures combining in-house manager selection and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools and centralized due diligence.

Garrett Gowan is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2011 and is also associated with Agia in a non-securities insurance capacity. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Ishmel Slaughter is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial AIG and PrimeWay Federal Credit Union. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of investment advisor representatives. The firm manages roughly $29.2 billion and uses centralized technology and model solutions to support its extensive client base.

David Ahlquist is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and TAVO Wealth, having previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, TIAA-CREF, and Charles Schwab. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, with a focus on customized, long-term portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, bonds, alternative investments, and independent sub-advisers.

Cody Hamrick is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2018 and previously at Academy from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, using Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.