Kumar Patel is a financial advisor at Skybound Wealth USA with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Skybound Wealth USA, he worked in technology and consulting roles at firms including nCino and ComplyAdvantage. Skybound Wealth USA serves individuals, families, and internationally mobile clients with investment management, financial planning, and specialized cross-border pension advice, including UK pension transfers. The firm emphasizes a centralized investment governance framework and primarily provides non-discretionary advice while maintaining international affiliations and a suite of related financial services.

Randolph Burch III is a financial advisor at Haven Wealth Group in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience with prior roles at PlainsCapital Bank and Ameriprise. Outside of finance, he has teaching experience at the University of Houston. Haven Wealth Group provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, pensions, endowments, and 401(k) plans. The firm employs a values-based, tailored asset-allocation approach that includes individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, and options within portfolios.

Rosalie Groendes is a financial advisor at Haven Wealth Group in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Haven Wealth Group since 2015, working as part of a nine-advisor team. Haven Wealth Group provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, foundations, pension and 401(k) plans, and some corporations. The firm emphasizes direct selection of individual stocks and bonds, tailoring asset allocations to client risk tolerance and financial needs, and integrates both income-producing and growth-oriented investments in its portfolios.

Steven Hobbs is a financial advisor at Managed Financial Services Corp., Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Financial Services Corp., Inc. since 1999. Managed Financial Services Corporation serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporate pension and profit-sharing plans and other institutional entities. The firm manages investments through a seven-advisor team that uses a committee-based approach incorporating proprietary scorecards and Modern Portfolio Theory criteria to guide portfolio decisions.

Jeremy Schlanger is a financial advisor with Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Aurelia Weems, CPA. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor at Lonestar College System and owns Schlanger Capital Management LLC. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients with a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of third-party research and internally developed portfolio models, offering tailored investment solutions that may include ETFs, structured products, alternative investments, and specialized tax-management techniques.

William Calvin is a financial advisor at Haven Wealth Group in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Haven Wealth Group since 2009. Haven Wealth Group provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, foundations, pension and 401(k) plans, and some corporations. The firm emphasizes direct selection of individual stocks and bonds, tailoring asset allocations to clients’ risk tolerance and needs, and combines portfolio oversight with plan-level advice.

Blair Greenwood is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Awaken Wealth Partners LLC in Houston, TX. Prior to joining Awaken Wealth Partners in 2026, he worked at Thrivent Advisor Network and Thrivent Financial for a total of six years. Outside of his advisory role, Greenwood is involved in volleyball coaching and training, including camp coaching for Baylor University volleyball and conducting private volleyball lessons and high school clinics. Awaken Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan advisory to individuals, high net worth individuals, estates, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $237 million in discretionary assets and customizes portfolios based on clients’ objectives using fundamental analysis and a primarily long-term investment approach.

Federico Garza is a CFP® professional at Endeavor Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Endeavor Advisors, he worked for 16 years at Northern Trust. Endeavor Advisors, LLC provides comprehensive wealth management and investment advisory services to select families, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs an allocation-driven, buy-and-hold investment approach using primarily ETFs, no-load mutual funds, and separately managed accounts.

Richard Walker is a financial advisor with Managed Financial Services Corp., Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Financial Services Corp., Inc. since 1997. Managed Financial Services Corporation, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management for individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients, focusing on mutual funds and annuity products. The firm uses a formal, committee-driven investment process and tailored asset allocation strategies, managing approximately $56.7 million across its client base.

Thomas Pewtress is a financial advisor at Skybound Wealth USA with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked primarily with Skybound Wealth Management and its affiliated entities since 2018, with prior experience at Beacon Global Advisor Network and deVere Acuma. Skybound Wealth USA serves individuals, families, and internationally mobile clients by providing investment management, financial planning, and cross-border pension advice, including UK pension transfers and ongoing pension management. The firm uses a centralized investment governance framework and typically manages most client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

James Carlton is a financial advisor at CHJ Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Carlton, Hofferkamp and Jenks Wealth Management, LLC since 2010. Outside of finance, he is a partner in Fantasyland Records LLC, a music recording business. CHJ Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm’s five-advisor team manages approximately $540 million across about 286 client relationships, providing individualized, account-level portfolio management with a discretionary approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis.

Gregory Bickhart is a financial advisor with Awaken Wealth Partners LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of advisory services, he is the owner of Arborbrook Consultants of GA, LLC, which manages expenses related to his affiliated businesses. Awaken Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, estates, and trusts with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan advisory. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives, generally employs a long-term investment approach with fundamental analysis, and may use external managers while overseeing those relationships.

Patrick Wehrly is a financial advisor at SageGuard Financial Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at SageGuard Financial Group since 2014, with prior experience operating his own office since 1993. Outside of advising, he owns a charter yacht business and a self-storage facility in Spring, TX, and provides income tax preparation services as an enrolled agent. SageGuard Financial Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, employing both fundamental and technical analysis across a range of model strategies and asset allocations.

Jennifer Esch is a financial advisor with Wealth Management Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bailes Bates & Associates LLP since 2015 and is a partner at Bailes Bates & Associates, LP, where she focuses on accounting and income tax planning. Outside of advising, she is involved in managing a family-owned farm and a development solutions firm. Wealth Management Investment Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and churches, offering comprehensive financial planning and wealth management consulting. The firm advises on goals and asset allocation while utilizing third-party money managers who implement strategies based on fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis.

John Cook is a financial advisor with Managed Financial Services Corp Inc in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Financial Services, Inc. since 1997. Managed Financial Services Corporation, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm specializes in mutual funds and annuity products, applying a committee-driven investment process that includes proprietary tools and formal monitoring to tailor portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Nicholas Drew is a financial advisor at Modern Capital Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Modern Capital Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Retro DJ To Go, LLC, a disc jockey service, and serves as Attorney-In-Fact for the Lakes At Cypress Hill Home Owners Association, handling accounting duties. Modern Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach with diversified portfolios and offers Strategic Portfolio Management strategies through various custodial platforms.

Lyndin Simpson is a financial advisor at Stenger Family Office, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Hines Private Wealth Solutions LLC and other financial services firms. Stenger Family Office serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities, managing approximately $735 million. The firm offers tailored portfolios through diverse investment strategies and provides a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, family office services, a subscription content service, and pension consulting.

Sam Ling is a financial advisor at Skybound Wealth USA with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Beacon Global Advisor Network, MMPI Financial Services, Ltd, and Allsop Ireland. Skybound Wealth USA serves individuals, families, and internationally mobile clients with investment management, financial planning, and cross-border pension advice, including UK pension transfers and ongoing pension management. The firm employs a centralized investment governance framework and typically provides non-discretionary investment recommendations, relying on affiliated personnel for research and due diligence within an international network.

Richard Wiesner is a financial advisor at Haven Wealth Group in Cypress, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He previously retired from 2009 to 2018 before joining his current firm. Haven Wealth Group provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, foundations, pension and 401(k) plans, and corporations. The firm emphasizes direct selection of individual stocks and bonds, tailoring asset allocations to clients’ risk tolerance, cash-flow needs, and values.

Jared Virgadamo is a financial advisor at Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., and Manske Wealth Management. Before transitioning into finance, he served four years in the United States Marine Corps and was involved with the First Baptist Church of Clovis for six years. Granite Harbor Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional sponsors, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages portfolios that include public and private securities and sponsors multiple private funds alongside providing traditional portfolio management services.