Ryan Herche is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. He has been with Brookwood since 2025 and has prior experience at Redwood Private Wealth, Redwood Tax Specialists, and Cash Balance Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several business activities including marketing and operations management through Glidepath Marketing LLC and leadership roles at Cash Balance Advisors and Redwood Tax Specialists. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a range of passive, active, tactical, and blended investment strategies.

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 with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Chilton Capital Management in various capacities 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 uses a fundamental, bottom-up research process focused on long-term capital growth and income, offering dedicated strategies and integrated financial planning along with fiduciary services for retirement plan sponsors.

Jared Moore is a financial advisor at Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Texas Republic Capital Corp. since 2012. Symphony Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers multi-family office services, third-party management arrangements, and self-directed retirement account management, employing a long-term investment philosophy that combines fundamental and technical analysis.

Michael Edwards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and provides administrative support to Symphony Financial Ltd. Co., an independent investment advisory firm. His background includes service in the Texas Army National Guard and roles in education and retail. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm provides a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and combines advisory operations with non-advisory product offerings such as insurance and credit services.

James Walker is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AWM Services LLC and Ascendant Advisors, where he also serves as a consultant. Sunbelt Securities manages approximately $2.0 billion across a diverse client base that includes individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Perez is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Patrick Mendenhall is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC, and various affiliated entities since 2009. He serves as a trustee on the Oregon State University Foundation Investment Committee Board. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth manager with more than 200 advisors overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory services to private funds through a combination of internal management and third-party resources.

Jared Carlin is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Carlin Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and services through Carlin Financial Group. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers.

Christopher Knapp is a financial advisor at Robertson Stephens with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Robertson Stephens Wealth Management since 2021, following prior roles at Collaboration Capital LLC and Perigon Wealth Management, LLC. Knapp serves on the board of The NextSeed Inc., a fintech company, and is a member of the general partner team of Marketplace Fund II, a venture capital fund. Robertson Stephens provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, family and multi-family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and planning services, utilizing a range of investment tools including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and private funds.

Hogan Raycroft is a financial advisor with Larson Financial Group, LLC in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 credential and has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Intrua Financial. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on healthcare professionals and related businesses. The firm utilizes a combination of model portfolios and customized discretionary programs, employing both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Gus Comiskey Jr. is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2011 and with Valmark Securities since 2010. Comiskey serves as president of Comiskey Kaufman Consulting LLC, which focuses on personal and estate planning life insurance, and holds several non-compensated advisory positions with organizations such as the American Red Cross, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and local early childhood education initiatives. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and maintains notable governance and economic relationships with insurance and ETF products.

Ronald Sauvageau is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Intrua Financial since 2015. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009 and is involved in managing investment and financial planning activities. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Sauvageau Investment Group, LP and Sauvageau Management, LLC. Intrua Financial provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manages approximately $1.76 billion in client assets.

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.

Nicholas Ibanez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Linscomb Wealth, Inc. since 2013. Linscomb Wealth provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm’s investment approach includes customized policy statements and diversified portfolios that blend active and passive strategies, managed on a discretionary basis with ongoing client-specific reviews.

Hester Broad is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Willis Johnson & Associates since 2016, including its current iteration, Willis Johnson Wealth, where she has been part of a 28-advisor team. Prior to joining Willis Johnson, she worked at AltruVista for four years. Willis Johnson Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management primarily for corporate professionals, executives, and high-net-worth individuals and their families. The firm employs an evidence-based, tax-aware investment approach and offers a range of model strategies along with tailored solutions, supported by an in-house CPA for tax planning and preparation.

Cameron Sauer is a CFP® professional at Willis Johnson Wealth with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial and other firms before joining Willis Johnson Wealth. His background includes a range of financial services roles and time spent at Texas A&M University. Willis Johnson Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management primarily for corporate professionals, executives, and high-net-worth individuals and their families. The firm employs an evidence-based, tax-aware investment approach with diversified model strategies and offers services including retirement planning, estate planning, and in-house CPA tax preparation.

Stephan Farber is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, Inscription Capital (Sound Post Capital), and Raymond James & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of MusicBridge and the Ojai Music Festival, contributing strategic advice and governance support. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, and distinguishes itself through the use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried interest structures for qualified investors.

Sara Ferrell is a financial advisor at Trek Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Concurrent Investment Advisors, Raymond James, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and Invesco. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm combines strategic and tactical portfolio construction with evidence-based models and fundamental analysis, providing a wide range of systematic strategies, alternative investment options, and direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting.