William Busch is a financial advisor with Americana Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Saxony Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a wholesale wine grape business through Fire Oak Vineyard. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, discretionary investment, and wealth management services to individuals—including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients—as well as corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios through ongoing client consultations and discretionary management, utilizing a broad range of investment vehicles and engaging independent third-party managers.

Harrison Shibley is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Q Investments and Nortech, as well as experience in educational institutions. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities with financial planning, investment management, tax, and estate planning services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customized portfolio options and integrates AI and machine-learning tools to support market data analysis and client communications.

Ryan Patterson is a CFP® and CFA® with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linscomb Wealth, Inc. since 2012 and previously spent six years at UHY Capital Advisors, LLC. Linscomb Wealth provides comprehensive wealth planning, portfolio management, and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm offers family office services and retirement-plan fiduciary consulting, using customized investment strategies developed in collaboration with an internal Investment Committee.

Scott Selzer is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Merrill and UBS Financial Services. He also maintains a role as a registered representative with USCA Securities, LLC. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and private fund advisory, utilizing both traditional and alternative investments with support from AI tools and third-party analytics.

John Fleckenstein is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Texas Hill Country Young Professionals and is a board member of The Special Opportunity Center of Kerrville. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and related services to individual and institutional clients through a network of representatives, offering solutions such as wrap-fee programs, standalone financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored by individual advisers rather than a single uniform model.

Ryan Mcdonnell is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. since 2016. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2009 to 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Budget Central LLC, a tax consulting and preparation firm based in Texas. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and related services to individual and institutional clients through a network of representatives. The firm offers a range of investment approaches and programs, including a wrap-fee program, standalone financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers.

Karen Frankfort is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, USCA Securities LLC, and U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in cosmetic sales as a Mary Kay sales agent. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both traditional and alternative investment strategies supplemented by AI tools and third-party analytics.

Peter Acquaro is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Houston Retirement Solutions, LLC, Ohio National Financial Services, The ON Equity Sales Co., and The Fitzpatrick Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the Public Safety Committee for the Southwest Management District, a quasi-government agency focused on community development in Southwest Houston. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, and non-discretionary asset management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer activities and utilizes third-party managers while maintaining a focus on client approval for investment decisions.

Courtney Garner is a financial advisor with intrua Financial in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with intrua Financial since 2015 and concurrently associated with LPL Financial since 2014. Garner also serves as Director of Financial Planning for Freedom Wealth Alliance, a registered investment advisor. Intrua Financial provides investment advisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical and cyclical analysis to create customized asset allocations and investment policy statements, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Samuel Morales is a financial advisor with Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at PNC Investments, Pershing LLC, and BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, among other roles. Morales is also the owner of SMAS Investments LLC, a pass-through entity for tax purposes. Insigneo Advisory Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to retail and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a committee-driven investment process combined with advisor-led portfolio construction, incorporating global asset classes and third-party macroeconomic research to align with client objectives.

Samuel Labordus is a financial advisor with Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working at LPL Financial and Symphony Financial since 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent several years in educational roles within Texas school districts. Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.09 billion in assets and employs a long-term investment approach that integrates fundamental and technical analysis, tailoring portfolios to client risk profiles and objectives.

Elisa Flores is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, USCA Securities LLC, and UBS Financial Services. Arax Advisory Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management and advisory services utilizing in-house portfolio teams, external managers, and a mix of traditional and alternative investments, supported by AI tools and third-party analytics.

Michael Kovalsky is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Mather Group, LLC. His career includes nine years at Flato, Williams & Patterson prior to joining The Mather Group. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a competitive BBQ cooking team called Three Brisketeers. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, providing a combination of financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with multiple risk-based allocation models and customization options, integrating advanced AI and machine-learning tools while maintaining human oversight.

Martin Limbaugh is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been involved with Kovack Securities since 2023 and operates his own related businesses, including Limbaugh Capital and Limbaugh Trading & T. Outside of advisory work, he manages Limbaugh Trading and Transport LLC. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm uses an Envestnet-supported investment process that incorporates risk tolerance assessments and employs both internal models and third-party managers to construct and manage client portfolios.

Jonathan Chamberlain is a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2016 and is also involved in bookkeeping and tax services through Neil Chamberlain CPA. Sunbelt Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing a variety of investment approaches without a standardized model across advisers.

Nathaniel Galloway is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and USCA Securities. Prior to his advisory career, he spent ten years with Exxon Mobil Fuels & Lubricants and was involved with IAMAW Local Lodge 12. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both traditional and alternative investment strategies supported by in-house teams and third-party platforms.

Ryan Herche is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has prior experience at Redwood Private Wealth LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Cash Balance Advisors and managing director of Redwood Tax Specialists, both non-investment activities related to marketing and insurance products, and he is involved in operations management through Glidepath Marketing LLC. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and operates through a network of proprietary partner offices alongside affiliated businesses in insurance, legal services, and accounting.

Zach Granberry is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Texas Capital Bank, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, and JPMSI. He serves as Executive Vice President at Texas Capital Bank, focusing on business development. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that offers discretionary portfolio management through model-driven wrap fee programs. It serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients with portfolios integrating proprietary and third-party products, supported by brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Jerry Judd is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Compass Financial Management LLC in Houston, TX, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Compass in 2026, he worked for Alcon Laboratories for 38 years and was retired for five years before starting his advisory career. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm employs a multi-advisor approach and utilizes various investment strategies, including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and both internal and third-party managed portfolios.

Kurt Cooperrider is a financial advisor at Chilton Capital Management LLC in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked exclusively with Chilton Capital Management since 2013. Chilton Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pooled vehicles, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up research process focused on long-term growth and income, offering a range of dedicated strategies and fiduciary services, including a wholly owned affiliated trust company.