Michael Hardison Jr. is a financial advisor at Stephens with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He has been with Stephens since 2014. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, investment banking, and custodial services, combining bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and fixed-income management.

Lauren Rich is a financial advisor with Linscomb Wealth, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Linscomb & Williams since 2011, following a year at Monroe Vos Consulting, Inc. Linscomb Wealth provides comprehensive wealth planning, portfolio management, and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio construction and ongoing management, working with a team and an internal Investment Committee to address client goals, tax considerations, and liquidity needs.

Jon Hur is a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sunbelt Securities, he worked in consulting staffing and serves in the United States Navy Reserve, a role he has maintained since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, Hur is involved in income tax preparation through Thorn Financial Group LLC. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and related services to individual and institutional clients through a network of representatives, offering financial planning, a wrap-fee program, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm employs various investment strategies and allows advisers discretionary authority within its programs.

Robert Burnam is a financial advisor with BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc., BOK Financial Asset Management, Inc., BOKF, NA, and BOK Financial Securities, Inc. BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. provides investment management, wealth advisory, and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm uses a team-based investment approach integrating research from BOKF, NA’s Strategic Investment Advisors group, and offers diversified portfolios often including sub-advisors like Cavanal Hill Investment Management.

Rafael Balderrabano is a financial advisor with PFG Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at United Planners, CUSO Financial Services, and CUNA Brokerage Services, among others. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of macroeconomic allocation and fundamental/technical analysis, principally utilizing index-based ETFs with periodic rebalancing, and offers access to various third-party money managers and platforms.

Phillip Hamman is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Linscomb Wealth, Inc. since 2013. Linscomb Wealth provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm’s investment approach combines discretionary portfolio management with ongoing planning, utilizing customized investment policy statements and diversified portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee.

Clayton Moyer is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions since 2021. Prior to this, he spent 13 years at Fca Corp. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm with 32 advisors managing approximately $3.99 billion in assets. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients, utilizing model-based managed solutions, sub-advisors, and tailored allocations.

Andrei Costas is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. He has been with Avidian Wealth Solutions since 2014 and also worked at Clearview Circle Capital, LLC from 2014 to 2020. Avidian Wealth Solutions provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, families, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of managed model solutions and customized portfolios, incorporates alternative investments, and plays an active role with pooled and private funds through sub-advisory and fund management activities.

Patrick Chevalier III is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and RWM Capital, LLC. Chevalier also operates Chevalier Wealth & Associates, providing insurance and annuity solutions as an independent insurance agent. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering portfolio management and managed account services alongside technology and operational support for advisors.

David Gonzalez is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with STA Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Securities. Avidian Wealth Solutions provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of managed model solutions and customized portfolios, incorporates third-party sub-advisors, and actively manages pooled and private funds.

Jack Repa is a financial advisor with Frost Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Frost Investment Services and Frost Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2022, and previously spent eight years with GFS Advisors, LLC and Global Financial Services, LLC. Frost Investment Services advises individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as corporate and business clients, providing investment advisory and portfolio management services. The firm combines enterprise-scale operations with a banking institution affiliation, overseeing approximately $3.7 billion in client assets across its team of advisors.

Robert Gwydir is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop, implement, and maintain financial plans tailored to individual and household needs. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Investment Consultant. His experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which he has gained expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. His roles have involved working closely with clients to create flexible and customizable financial strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Robert enjoys football, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Nicole Smith is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and OneAmerica Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate through ownership of NS Commercial & Residential Group, Inc., and serves as a board member for United Against Human Trafficking, where she advises on strategic planning and performance evaluation. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and employee financial-wellness programs, employing a long-term, diversified investment approach managed by internal and third-party teams.

Brian Raupp is a financial advisor with CORDA Investment Management, LLC in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 14 years of industry experience, all with CORDA since 2011. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for over 1,300 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, tax preparation, and estate-planning document services through attorney referrals.

Andrew Miller is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at NEXT Financial Group and Ameriprise. Miller is also involved in advisory consulting and business development through his affiliations with Independent Solutions Wealth Management and Peak Brokerage Services. Independent Solutions Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $1.54 billion in client assets, offering financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and a manager selection process centered on in-house due diligence and portfolio monitoring.

Lucas Veldhuis is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at The Mather Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Linscomb & Williams, Pathstone, and Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. Before entering financial services, he worked at the Alaska Conservation Foundation for three years. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, offering integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm uses an evidence-based investment approach with multiple risk-based models and customization options such as direct indexing and ESG portfolios.

Mayobanex Martinez is a financial advisor at Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at CITIGROUP for 11 years. Martinez is a board member and 26% owner of Space City Fulfillment LLC, a micro-fulfillment and last mile delivery service that is currently not operating. Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients, including banking and thrift institutions. The firm offers customized allocations supported by firm-modeled portfolios and third-party research, with investment options spanning equities, fixed income, commodities, REITs, alternative investments, and private placements.

Elisa Fierro is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC since 2020. Prior to joining The Mather Group, she worked at Ellevest and Manske Wealth Management. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, and corporations, offering comprehensive 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 integrates AI and machine-learning tools to support market data analysis and client communications.

William Leake is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sequent Planning since 2018 and previously spent five years with Proequities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Leake serves as a branch manager at Futurity First Insurance Group, where he is involved in insurance sales. Sequent Planning, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, small and medium-sized businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan services through a network of investment adviser representatives, employing a structured risk framework and diversified investment approaches.

Stewart Jacobson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Capital Analysts, based in Sugar Land, TX, with 41 years of industry experience. He has held positions at First Colony Municipal Utility District since 2007, Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005, and PMP Research since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Jacobson serves on the City Council of Sugar Land and is a board member of the ARC of Fort Bend County, a nonprofit supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He is also president and CEO of Dearborn & Creggs Insurance Agency, Inc. Capital Analysts serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management and retirement-plan advice. The firm delivers investment services through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by an in-house investment team and a proprietary mutual fund screening process.