Davis Blake is a financial advisor at Stephens in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Plains Capital Bank and various positions at Texas Tech University. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory through a combination of tailored portfolio programs and committee-based oversight.

Jason Buckley is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is a partner and Director of Client Experience at Provista Wealth Advisors and serves as Vice President of the Board for Mitchell Road Sports Club. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supporting advisors with multiple platform options and supervisory oversight.

Keith Brandt is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC. He has worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2014 and Kestra Private Wealth Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Brandt owns and operates The Brandt Ranch in Absarokee, MT, where he raises and sells hay and cattle. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through a network of nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, financial planning, and retirement plan services, while supporting independent advisor decision-making with both in-house and third-party managed options.

Kelly Cooper is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Arax Advisory Partners since 2026. He previously worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, Cooper provides fixed insurance solutions to clients as an agent. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset-allocation strategies, and is noted for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried-interest structures.

Sajal Mutter is a financial advisor at Waterloo Capital in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles as a Junior Investment Analyst at both Waterloo Capital and Intelligent Wealth Solutions. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in various positions across different industries. Waterloo Capital is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser serving entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities with a minimum account size of $1 million. The firm manages approximately $2.26 billion across 2,600 clients, offering customized portfolios, comprehensive financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers using a primarily long-term, fundamental investment approach.

David Farrell is an advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with 49 Financial. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Oakwood Capital Securities, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Thrivent Advisor Network, and AXA Advisors. Outside of advisory services, he is also licensed as an insurance agent involved in fixed insurance sales. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to corporations, providing financial planning, investment management, consulting, retirement-plan consulting, and tiered fractional family office services. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach based on a derivative of Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing proprietary and platform model portfolios along with third-party managers and tactical rebalancing.

Dustin Courts is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Kestra Financial, Inc. Before joining Brighton Jones in 2021, he spent five years with Kestra. Brighton Jones serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth families, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides comprehensive wealth services with a balance-sheet, holistic approach, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management, in-house tax preparation, family office services, and access to private investment opportunities.

Blake Mctee is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with USCA Securities LLC, U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. In addition to his advisory roles, he serves as a flight commander with the Texas Air National Guard. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets with a team of over 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services that combine internal management with third-party models and tailored asset allocation.

Jeffrey Sharp is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently a wealth advisor at HUB Investment Partners, LLC in Austin, TX, having previously worked at several affiliated entities within the HUB network, including Hub International Investment Services, Inc. and Hub Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a family farming business, leasing farmland to tenants. HUB Investment Partners serves a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, utilizing a blend of active and passive investment strategies across multiple asset types. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and specialized services for banking and municipal clients, supported by both proprietary and affiliated resources.

Grant Withers is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. and Capital Bank and Trust Company. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through a network of nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supporting independent advisor decision-making with access to various managed solutions and platforms.

John Ritter is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC in Austin, TX. His prior work includes roles at Kestra Financial Inc. and as principal of Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory, LLC for over two decades. Vector serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and pension and profit-sharing plans by offering discretionary and limited non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a customized investment process using its proprietary Sojourn™ application and provides specialized services such as custom option overlays and hedging strategies for concentrated positions.

Michael French is a financial advisor at Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at 49 Wealth Management, Thrivent Advisor Network, and AssetBuilder. Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC offers tailored financial planning, investment management, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios across various securities and frequently employs third-party sub-advisors and model portfolios.

James Henry is a financial advisor at 49 Financial based in Austin, TX, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Oakwood Capital Securities, Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and fractional family office services. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach using proprietary and platform model portfolios, mainly composed of mutual funds and ETFs.

Theodore Horowitz is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for nine years. Horowitz is the managing partner of TELA Holdings, LLC, operating under Bull and Bear Wealth Management, where he is involved in day-to-day operations and sales. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through a network of nearly 200 independent financial advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Ransom Adams is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and currently serves as an advisor at Arax Advisory Partners. He previously worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC, and held multiple roles at USAA from 2009 to 2018. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Adams sells fixed insurance approximately 10 hours per month. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth manager with over 200 advisors overseeing roughly $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services that integrate internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation.

Noe Lopez is a financial advisor at Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, JPMorgan Securities, and First Command Advisory Services. Per Stirling Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and select business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.566 billion in assets for about 1,074 clients, using a team-based approach and proprietary model portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Robert Huddleston is a financial advisor at HUB Investment Partners, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE Capital Management. HUB Investment Partners serves a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors such as corporate pension plans, state and municipal retirement plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and offers a range of services including portfolio management, retirement planning, and specialized consulting for banking and municipal clients.

Michele Daniher is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial advisory. She is currently with BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Kestra Financial Inc. and Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory, LLC. Vector serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and pension and profit-sharing plans through discretionary and limited non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process includes a customized policy developed with clients, combining various securities and specialized strategies, and it offers institutional retirement plan services and trustee options through an affiliated trust company.

Dennis Bielik is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with HUB Investment Partners, LLC and has prior experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and its related entities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for Creative Action, a nonprofit organization supporting after-school programs in New York. HUB Investment Partners serves a diverse client base including institutional, municipal, and individual investors. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies across multiple asset types and offers specialized services tailored to banking and municipal clients.

Deanna Austin is a CFP® professional with two years of experience at Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC. She previously worked at Ark Financial and held a position at Texas Tech University. Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and select business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.566 billion across about 1,074 clients, utilizing a team-based approach and proprietary model portfolios.