Thomas Balestrery is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at NovoDyn Advisors LLC and has been involved with Appian Capital since 2003, where he serves as owner and president. NovoDyn Advisors is a dual-registered investment adviser and Commodity Trading Advisor offering separately managed accounts through systematic trading programs that combine futures-based market replication with a rules-based overlay and machine-learning models developed by an affiliated firm. The firm serves individual investors and accounts referred by registered investment advisers without operating pooled vehicles or wrap programs.

Danny Allizadeh is a financial advisor at Position Wealth with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Position Wealth, he worked at Merrill Lynch for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Member and Treasurer for the Rotary Club of Harris County Medical Center, a charitable organization. Position Wealth provides discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates as a small team managing approximately $242 million in assets, with tailored portfolios that incorporate a range of investment strategies and ongoing monitoring of selected Independent Managers.

Kesa Ennen is a financial advisor at Saber Capital Management LLC in Humble, TX. She holds the Series 65 designation and began her advisory role at Saber Capital Management in 2024. Prior to this, she worked as a self-employed contractor from 2019 to 2026. Saber Capital Management LLC provides discretionary investment management to individual clients and entities, including high-net-worth individuals, through separately managed accounts and private pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a bottom-up, fundamental value-investing approach focused on detailed financial analysis, concentrated holdings, and a long-term horizon.

Daniel Bingham Jr. is a financial advisor with Peirce Capital Management, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, Raymond James Financial Services, and RBC Capital Markets. He has been with Peirce Capital Management since 2020. Peirce Capital Management is a five-advisor team managing discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charities, and businesses. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and offers services including retirement plan advisory and financial planning consultations.

Jeffrey Newkirk is a Series 65-registered advisor with IAS Wealth Management, Inc. in The Woodlands, TX, bringing two years of industry experience. He founded Understandable Solutions, a business consulting and executive coaching firm specializing in leadership, professional growth, and business performance analysis, which he is currently winding down while transitioning clients to IAS Wealth Management. IAS Wealth Management, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business owners with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm utilizes a team-based investment committee approach to maintain a select list of investments and emphasizes diversification, tax-aware implementation, and long-term positioning.

Alonso Valenzuela Del Rio is a financial advisor at Summa Corp. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. for 11 years. Summa Corp. provides investment advisory, consulting, and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other investment advisers. The firm emphasizes long-term capital preservation and seeks positive absolute returns through fundamental analysis and diversification, managing over $1.58 billion in assets with a focus on investment management and consulting rather than standalone financial planning.

Hunter Hernandez is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at CHJ Wealth Management. He has held roles at Carlton Hofferkamp & Jenks Wealth Management and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2010. Hernandez also works as an insurance agent, assisting clients with term insurance needs. CHJ Wealth Management is a five-advisor team managing approximately $540 million for individuals, trusts, charities, and business entities. The firm provides tailored portfolio management on a discretionary basis, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and emphasizes individualized account-level service.

Elizabeth Brady is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Avion Wealth in The Woodlands, TX. She has 12 years of industry experience and has been with Avion Wealth, formerly Efficient Wealth Management, since 2012. Avion Wealth serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and advanced planning services. The firm applies a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance, and has recently added options trading and writing to its capabilities.

Rodrigo De La Garza is a financial advisor with Summa Corp. in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Investment Placement Group, Insight Securities Inc., Laradorbecker Securities Corporation, and Lba Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he has a passive investment in Masters Destillers, LLC, a company involved in the production, distribution, and marketing of Salvador Mezcal. Summa Corp. provides investment advisory, supervisory, consulting, and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other advisers, including a notable non-U.S. client base. The firm emphasizes long-term capital preservation and positive absolute returns through fundamental analysis and diversified strategies, managing over $1.58 billion in assets and engaging in sub-advisory arrangements that support cross-border referrals.

George Williamson is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Peirce Capital Management, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Grove Street Fiduciary and LIMLIM Illustration. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Glen Park Ranch Homeowners Association. Peirce Capital Management is a five-advisor registered investment adviser managing over $534 million for approximately 165 clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing no-load mutual funds and ETFs and providing additional services such as retirement plan advisory and financial planning consultation.

Victor Bujanda is a financial advisor at Banorte Asset Management, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, nA, and Invex, Inc. His outside business activities do not include any relevant client-facing roles. Banorte Asset Management, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, including trusts and charitable organizations, with a focus on Latin American, particularly Mexican, clientele. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through customized portfolios and a range of investment options, including a white-label digital advisory program.

Ashley Owens is a financial advisor at Avion Wealth with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Avion Wealth, Owens worked at Provident Wealth Advisors, OSAIC Wealth, and Schroeder Wealth Advisors, each for about one year. Outside of financial services, Owens has experience in retail and repair services. Avion Wealth serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive financial and advanced planning services. The firm employs a structured approach called the “Avion Wealth Formula,” emphasizing long-term, buy-and-hold asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance and supported by a broad investment offering including ETFs, options, futures, and private partnerships.

William Warren is a financial advisor with Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management in The Woodlands, TX. He holds a Series 65 credential and has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Texas Dow Employees Credit Union and Starfox Financial Services. Outside of finance, he is involved with Barcelo Legacy LLC, where he manages communication with property managers for real estate operations. Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and business entities with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation approach supported by an in-house investment committee and maintains affiliations with accounting and law practices to coordinate tax and estate planning services.

Samanta Chirico Eliaz is a financial advisor at Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Rhame & Gorrell, she worked at The Mather Group and held positions in education and music instruction. Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and business entities by providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation approach and coordinates with affiliated accounting and law firms to offer integrated tax and estate-planning services.

John Alyo is a financial advisor at Harvest Investment Services, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Harvest Investment Services since 2011, following a prior tenure at Proequities, Inc. He also serves as the designated principal and office manager at Harvest Financial Planning Group. Harvest Investment Services, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs an actively managed tactical investment approach and operates through a multi-advisor team structure across several offices.

Mark Manber is a financial advisor with Investment Research Corp who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Research Corp since 2017 and concurrently at World Capital Brokerage, Inc. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Manber is a self-employed tax professional during tax season and also works as a customer service representative for United Air Lines. Investment Research Corp provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental approach to security analysis and offers a broad range of investment products with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Brady Cox is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Sum. Prior to this, he worked at Baker Hughes and Mercy Ships. He also manages The Sum Prep, LLC, a tax preparation business associated with his firm, preparing tax returns seasonally for select clients. The Sum is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm’s approach emphasizes asset allocation and passive investment strategies using index funds and ETFs, complemented by ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and integrated tax and estate planning.

Cydney Nash is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management. Prior to joining Rhame & Gorrell in 2023, she worked for six years at Avion Wealth (formerly Efficient Wealth Management). Outside of financial advising, Nash has an ownership interest in a storage facility co-managed by her spouse. Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and business entities with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm manages approximately $1.44 billion in client assets, employing a Tactical Asset Allocation Program and coordinating services with affiliated accounting and legal practices.

David Luedecke Jr. is a financial advisor at Diamond Client Group, LLC in The Woodlands, TX, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Diamond Client Group provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisor selection, alternative investment sourcing, and financial planning. The firm combines fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis in its investment process, and supports client participation in private placements and alternative investments.

Elsa Cazares is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC since 1996 and also worked at GF Investment Services, LLC from 2011 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she owns rental properties. Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational workshops to individuals, families, and small business owners. The firm offers tailored portfolio construction and fiduciary oversight across multiple offices, managing over $543 million in assets as of December 2024.