Cecil Byers is a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2015. Sunbelt Securities serves individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of 68 Investment Advisor Representatives, managing approximately $2.0 billion across several thousand client relationships. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, primarily focusing on discretionary management through a rep-directed wrap program.

Clint Dubose is a financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Altitude Capital Management, he worked at Chartway Credit Union for two years and EMS Services for eighteen years. He is also involved in independent insurance activities. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients, managing $103.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a variety of investment approaches tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance and operates a multi-team structure across multiple offices.

Carolyn Galfione is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Linscomb Wealth, Inc. in Houston, TX. She has been with Linscomb & Williams since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Houston Grand Opera Endowment Board, where she assists with the review and monitoring of the endowment’s investment accounts. Linscomb Wealth provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized investment policy statements and diversified portfolios managed through a combination of active and passive strategies, with discretionary oversight tailored to client-specific needs.

Timothy Bates is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Mather Group, LLC since 2022. He previously worked for Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank from 2012 to 2022. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by offering integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customizable portfolio options and leverages AI and machine-learning tools under human oversight to support decision-making and client communications.

Micah Thomas is a financial advisor with Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. in Houston, TX, holding one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Symphony Financial, he has been associated with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2018. Symphony Financial serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm is notable for its comprehensive multi-family office services and a long-term investment approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

William Carsey is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for over a decade. Carsey serves on the Board of Directors for The Junior League of Houston Foundation, where he is involved in governance and fund oversight. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers tailored portfolios across a broad range of investment vehicles and manages multiple private pooled investment funds for accredited investors.

John Fleckenstein is a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Kerrville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a joint owner in non-investment related ventures including real estate and aircraft ownership. Sunbelt Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion across thousands of accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, primarily through a network of investment adviser representatives who deliver tailored advice and discretionary portfolio management.

Randall Jones is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 32 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at UBS Financial Services and leadership roles at several affiliated firms before joining Arax in 2026. Arax Advisory Partners offers wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a fiduciary approach with in-house teams and external managers, utilizing both traditional and alternative investments, and integrates AI tools in its research and operations.

Samara Terrill is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Holm & Cawley Financial Group, Third Seven Capital, ProEquities, and Synergy Advisory Group. Since 2016, she has also been involved in life, health, and accident insurance sales. Belpointe serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing customized portfolios with a range of active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives.

Charlotte Dorand is a financial advisor at Victory Financial with 32 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at NEXT Financial Group and LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory work, she is an author and conducts seminars through Gluten Free Lab LLC. Victory Financial Group serves a diverse range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven investment approach, constructing model portfolios using a combination of Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis.

Mitchell Friedemann is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. since 2016. He has prior experience at Kansas State University. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through Thorn Financial Group LLC. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. offers investment advisory and related services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients via a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management through various strategies and does not mandate a single uniform investment approach across its advisers.

Kimberly Ripoll is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Arax Advisory Partners and has previously worked at firms including U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, RBC Capital Markets, and Wells Fargo. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and private fund advisory, leveraging both traditional and alternative investments through in-house teams and external managers.

Kelly Reavis is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2012. Sunbelt Securities serves individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion through a network of 68 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management at the advisor level.

Dylan Clark is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Compound Planning, Inc. and has held positions at Larson, Diamond Client Group, Peak Brokerage Services, ARPP, and Baker and Company Advisory Group. Outside of advising, he is CEO of Dylan Clark Consulting, which provides regulatory compliance services for fund managers and syndicators. Compound Planning, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services. The firm uses risk-based model allocations tailored to client goals, combining long-term buy-and-hold strategies with tactical tools such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

John Piland is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. 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 tailors portfolios to client risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and serves as adviser to multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Michael Hozian is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with The Mather Group, LLC in Houston, TX, where he has worked since 2020. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Baird and Commercial Residential Finishes. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and other entities, providing financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with risk-based allocation models and customized portfolio options, integrating AI tools with human oversight in its processes.

James Perkins is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC in Houston, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with The Mather Group since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Perkins is involved in leasing and property management of personally owned real estate. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by offering comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm follows an evidence-based investment approach with multiple risk-based allocation models and employs customization options including direct indexing and ESG factor portfolios.

Randall Braziel is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at The Mather Group, LLC since 2019. Prior to joining The Mather Group, he worked at Direct Energy from 2011 to 2018. He is based in Houston, TX. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, providing integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with risk-based allocation models and offers customized portfolio solutions including direct indexing and ESG factor portfolios.

David Darst is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 52 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at The Family Office USA Ltd. and Morgan Stanley. Darst is also an accomplished author, having written multiple books unrelated to investment. 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 using a range of investment strategies and vehicles, incorporating alternative investments and selective options strategies for eligible clients.

Alberto Valdes is a financial advisor at Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Actinver Securities, BBVA Securities, and VectorGlobal WMG. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Valgue Real Estate LLC since 2018. Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients, including banking institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, multi-asset portfolios, third-party manager oversight, and proprietary private placement vehicles, utilizing customized allocations and firm-modeled strategies across a broad range of asset classes.