Michelle Roberts is a financial advisor at Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 credential and previously worked at Retirement Planners of America. She is also the sole proprietor of Vantage Point Test Prep, an exam preparation and tutoring business that she continues to own but does not actively manage. Symphony Financial serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers a broad multi-family office platform and applies a long-term investment philosophy using a range of investment vehicles tailored to client needs.

Davis Rushing is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services and U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Rushing serves on the board of directors for the Generation Park Management District and is involved in acting and modeling through his own production company and agency. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and business clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, private fund advisory, and a wrap fee program, managing accounts on a fiduciary basis with a mix of traditional and alternative investments supported by AI tools and third-party analytics.

Jo Aldridge is a financial advisor with Northwest Asset Management in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. She is also licensed to sell life, accident, health, and HMO insurance in Texas. Northwest Asset Management serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs strategic asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory across diversified investments while offering customized investment management, retirement planning, consulting, tax preparation, and sub-advisory services.

Kayla Sickman is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 11 years. Sickman is currently based in Houston, TX. 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 offers customized portfolio management with a range of investment options and integrated family-office and administrative services.

John Going is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., having previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Provident Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of the band Hero Pup, where he plays piano and guitar and writes music. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, providing customized strategies through various asset allocation models and discretionary or non-discretionary management options.

Melvin Jacobs is a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including ownership and management roles in boat and yacht charter businesses. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and related services to individual and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of investment approaches and solutions, including a wrap-fee program, standalone financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

John Asta Jr. is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James & Associates, Elevation Advisory Partners, LLC, and Silver Oak Securities. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a mentor to college students through the Villanova University Mentor Program. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting services, typically using a mix of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers while employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Marty Harari is a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 56 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at WFG Advisors, Inc. and The (Wilson) Williams Financial Group. He is involved with the North Texas Advisory Group, a general financial services advisory group formed by branch members under Sunbelt Securities. Sunbelt Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion across several thousand relationships. The firm provides portfolio management, written financial planning, and third-party money manager referrals, with advice and portfolio construction delivered at the individual advisor level.

Mindy Abraham is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential. She has been with Avidian since 2024 and previously worked at Willis Johnson & Associates and the University of Houston. Avidian Wealth Solutions provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to individuals, families, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of managed model solutions and customized portfolios, includes alternative investments in its offerings, and maintains active roles in pooled and private funds management.

Edward Randall IV is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Dynamic Health Strategies, a non-investment-related organization. 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 portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and private fund advisory, employing both in-house teams and independent managers across traditional and alternative investments.

Makemma Wolff is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with Willis Johnson Wealth in Houston, TX, and has three years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Avion Wealth, Theory Planning Partners, and Brownlee Wealth Management. Prior to her advisory career, she held roles in education at Texas Tech University and local schools. Willis Johnson Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management for corporate professionals, executives, and high-net-worth individuals and their families. The firm uses an evidence-based, tax-aware investment approach focused on diversification, tax coordination, and low-cost implementation, supported by in-house CPA services and specialized model strategies.

Timothy Miller 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 affiliated with Texas Republic Capital Corporation since 2012. Symphony Financial serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm provides a broad range of multi-family office services and employs a long-term investment philosophy that combines fundamental and technical analysis.

Yerassyl Sundetbayev is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Willis Johnson Wealth. His prior roles include positions at Ernst & Young LLP and military service in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. He continues to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve while working in financial advising. Willis Johnson Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management primarily for corporate professionals, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs an evidence-based, tax-aware investment approach and offers a range of model strategies and tailored solutions, supported by in-house tax services and private market investment options.

Jonathan Partridge is a financial advisor at Willis Johnson Wealth in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential. He joined the firm in 2025 and has diverse prior experience across various industries, including healthcare and education. 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 multiple model strategies and offers specialized services such as in-house CPA tax preparation and tailored investment solutions.

Pablo Ochoa is a financial advisor with Brighton Jones LLC in Houston, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Brighton Jones, he worked at Fisher Investments for four years and has a background including roles outside finance such as at El Bosque Mexican Restaurant. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm offers a whole-balance-sheet approach and discretionary portfolio management, along with access to affiliated private investment funds, trust services, and legal support.

Jeffrey Riley is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Willis Johnson Wealth, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he spent five years each at The Mather Group, LLC and PartnersInWealth, Inc. Willis Johnson Wealth serves corporate professionals, executives, and high-net-worth individuals and their families with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs an evidence-based, tax-aware investment approach and offers specialized services including retirement planning, trust and estate planning, and access to private market investments.

Robert Muse is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Energy Opportunities Capital Management, Piper Jaffray & Co., and Simmons & Company LTD. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, 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 technology platforms, and serves as investment manager or adviser to multiple unregistered private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Gabriel Carbone is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Avidian Wealth Solutions in 2026, he worked at Chilton Capital Management LLC from 2024 to 2026 and was affiliated with Thomas Howell Ferguson between 2015 and 2024. Avidian Wealth Solutions provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, families, retirement plans, pooled investment vehicles, corporations, trusts, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of managed model solutions and customized portfolios, utilizing third-party sub-advisors and alternative investments, and maintains an active role with pooled and private funds.

Lavada Waters is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Merrill, UBS Financial Services, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and US Capital Wealth Advisors. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and private fund advisory, utilizing both internal portfolio teams and external managers with a mix of traditional and alternative investments.

Shay Scruggs is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at U.S. Capital Wealth, Rockefeller Financial, UBS Financial Services, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Merrill. 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 asset-based approach, utilizing internal portfolio teams, external managers, model portfolios, and a combination of traditional and alternative investments.