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.

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 having 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC, USCA Asset Management LLC, and USCA Securities LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets through over 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans using a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation strategies.

Abrin Berkemeyer is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Willis Johnson Wealth and has prior experience at Goodman Financial Corporation, RWM Capital, LLC, and Penobscot Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, she was involved with Tuscan Table for five years. Willis Johnson Wealth serves corporate professionals, executives, and high-net-worth individuals with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs an evidence-based, tax-aware investment approach featuring diversified model strategies, in-house CPA tax services, and tailored solutions including structured protection models and private-market allocations.

Mitchell Friedemann is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving as an advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. since 2016. He previously worked briefly at LPL Financial and has experience in tax preparation through Thorn Financial Group LLC. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. offers investment advisory and related services to individual and institutional clients through its network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s approach includes a range of portfolio management strategies and offers services such as wrap-fee programs, standalone financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers.

Kimberly Ripoll is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and is currently with Arax Advisory Partners. She has previously worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, USCA Securities, and RBC Capital Markets. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm combines internal portfolio management with third-party models and external managers, offering a variety of advisory services, including performance-based fee arrangements and private fund management.

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.

Bethanie Baker is a financial advisor at Willis Johnson Wealth in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Granite Harbor Advisors and BKD Wealth Advisors, and she has experience outside finance that includes a role with Alpha Omega Gymnastics & Dance. Willis Johnson Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services primarily for corporate professionals, executives, and high-net-worth individuals and their families, employing an evidence-based, tax-aware investment approach with access to private market investments and an in-house CPA tax service.

Michael Hozian is a financial advisor with The Mather Group, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Baird and Commericial Residential Finishes. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with multiple risk-based allocation models and offers customization such as direct indexing and ESG portfolios.

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.

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.

Jesse Isensee is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including USCA Securities LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, Brookfield Asset Management, and Center Coast Capital. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, using a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives.

James Mohr is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bolton Global Capital and Bolton Global Asset Management since 2026, and previously held roles at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Mohr serves as a sports referee for high school and junior high school games and is a board member of his local homeowners association. Bolton Global Asset Management is a registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm provides customized wealth management through a network of independent advisers, offering portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities with a generally long-term investment approach.

Brandon Green is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Securities since 2016 and previously operated Green & Associates Financial Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he is active in committee work with the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers and the Million Dollar Round Table, and he participates in charitable activities through the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Gradient Securities, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a non-discretionary investment model, often uses third-party managers, and discloses revenue-sharing arrangements related to its recommended managers and insurance affiliates.

Keith Beggs is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Cypress, TX, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MDRN Capital, Athlegacy, MGO One Seven, Baron Financial Advisers, and Steadfast Financial Planning. He is also the founder of Steadfast Insurance Solutions and co-founder of Athlegacy, both involving insurance sales and client services. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with internal due diligence and accesses diversified portfolios that may include alternatives and private placements.

Michael Burke is a financial advisor at Bolton Securities Corporation with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital since 2020, following five years at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Burke serves as President and co-owner of Champions Golf Club, a private golf club in Houston, and is a regional board member for First Financial Bank. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers customized wealth management through independent advisers, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and strategies with a focus on long-term portfolio construction.

John Schloegel is a financial advisor at Corda Investment Management, LLC in Houston, TX, with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Corda since 2010 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Corda Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for around 1,359 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. Corda employs a range of investment strategies and acts as a 3(38) investment manager for retirement plans while combining investment management with in-house tax services.