My Le is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. They have worked with Valic Financial Advisors since 2014 and also serve as an agent for Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Megan Mcwhorter is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has recently begun her career in the industry. Prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors, Megan worked at Wellby Financial and holds an agent position selling non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, wrap programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Miguel Cano is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic, he has held roles including agent for AGIA, where he sells non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Marko Majstorovic is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Agia and positions in university housing departments at The University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College. He is also an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Joel Garrett is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Wealth Standard Financial, and CWM, LLC. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of Actikare, a caregiving agency serving elderly and disabled clients, and serves as an agent for non-securities insurance products at Agia. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individual clients, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers managed account programs and financial planning services, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions across a large network of advisors.

Jamie Andersen is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Lincoln Financial Distributors, Inc., and Nationwide Financial. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models with options for tax and impact overlay services.

John Wilson is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has held positions at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson is a partner in RKBW, LLC, a business involved in convenience store equipment leasing and sales. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees through investment management, financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm employs a diversified investment approach based on mutual funds and ETFs, and offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through third-party providers.

Lydia Buhanan is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 credential. She has been in the industry since 2024, with prior experience at Encore Legal Process and Genover, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Kendra Mccartney is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and spent 22 years at The Ayco Company, L.P. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary managers, providing tailored solutions such as private family office support and retirement plan education.

Vyvyann Wong is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and also holds a role as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services through its broker-dealer operations.

Zachary Gardner is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC and Salient Capital Advisors, LLC. Gardner holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Houston, TX. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in assets for a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven approach combining active and passive strategies and emphasizes structured due diligence across public and private markets.

Hengzhe Li is a CFA® charterholder with five years of experience at Fayez Sarofim & Co. He previously held positions at Columbia University and Wells Fargo NA. He is based in Houston, TX. Fayez Sarofim & Co. provides discretionary investment management to institutional and individual clients, including pension plans, endowments, and mutual funds. The firm employs a bottom-up research process focused on large-cap, high-quality companies and offers a range of equity and fixed-income strategies, avoiding derivatives, leverage, and short selling.

Jordan Jewell is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC. His prior experience includes two years at AllianceBernstein and five years at Manske Wealth Management. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a disciplined, risk-aware investment approach that integrates strategic asset allocation and both active and passive management across a broad range of asset classes, including alternatives, and utilizes advanced tools such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Kyle Hilsberg is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC. He has worked at several firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Asset Marketing Systems, working as an insurance agent. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, managing approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients.

Brandon Shaughnessy is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at AIG Capital Services and Sewell Infiniti of North Houston. Outside of advising, he owns a family office investment vehicle for managing his family's brokerage account. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and third-party models.

Eric Soto Fernandez is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been working in the financial services industry since 2022, including roles at Bank of Texas and Ameriprise Financial. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Aleedra Duncan is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Agia, Valic Financial Advisors, Foresters Financial Services, Appreciation Financial, Horace Mann Companies, and Aflac. In addition to her advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services. The firm employs a combination of in-house and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through a large network of investment advisers.

Ashish Sam is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan & Chase and Axis Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Marlana Splettstosser is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a land, cattle, and timber business, and also holds ownership positions as a notary public and in health insurance. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant institutional capabilities, including in-house research and futures commission services.

Sara Parrish is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. Parrish is also the owner of Sara Wealth Management, LLC. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term investment approach.