James Patterson is a financial advisor with Avidian Wealth Solutions in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Streettalk Advisors, LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Patterson hosts a weekly market commentary show, "Streettalk Live," on KSEV 700AM. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services, utilizing model-based managed solutions alongside sub-advisors and tailored allocations.

Alexis Long is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Willis Johnson Wealth and its related entities since 2014, as well as FSC Securities Corp from 2014 to 2018. Willis Johnson Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management primarily for corporate professionals, executives, and high-net-worth individuals and their families. The firm employs an evidence-based, tax-aware investment approach and offers a range of model strategies alongside tailored solutions and in-house CPA tax services.

Carlos Carrillo Ferraez is a financial advisor at BBVA Global Wealth Advisors, Inc. based in Houston, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and joined BBVA Global Wealth Advisors in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Banco del Bajio and BBVA Mexico. BBVA Global Wealth Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and family offices by providing portfolio advisory, wrap fee programs, and access to model and third-party investment portfolios. The firm uses a risk-profile-driven approach that incorporates BBVA S.A.’s research and a variety of investment products, conducting regular reviews and rebalancing.

Clayton Jarrell is a CFP® professional at Linscomb Wealth, Inc. in Houston, TX, with experience at firms including Goldman Sachs and Alliantgroup. He began his financial advisory career in 2024 after completing his education at the University of Kentucky. Linscomb Wealth provides wealth planning and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management and specialized family office services. The firm employs customized investment policies and diversified portfolios combining active and passive strategies, with oversight from an Investment Committee.

Aaron Salgado is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Invesco and Thrivent Financial. Outside of finance, he previously worked at Whole Foods from 2015 to 2020. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets through a team of more than 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 to meet client objectives.

Alba Sandoval is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked with U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC, and maintains a role at Ontada LLC, an oncology data science and technology business, where she serves as a Customer Engagement Manager. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm combines internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation while offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory services to pooled private funds.

Zachary Tassin is a financial advisor at Willis Johnson Wealth with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He is also associated with Global Asset Management Group as an associate. Willis Johnson Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management primarily for corporate professionals, executives, and high-net-worth individuals and their families. The firm employs an evidence-based, tax-aware investment approach and offers specialized services such as in-house CPA tax preparation and a Families Program that accommodates household accounts.

James Snelson is a financial advisor with Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Hometown Hats LLC, a retail and online store, and serves as a pastor at Mid-Cities Community Church in Midland, Texas. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for accredited investors.

Christopher Roberts is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Avidian Wealth Solutions and its predecessor firms since 2017. Avidian Wealth Solutions provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, families, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of managed model solutions and customized portfolios, including alternative investments, and maintains active roles with pooled and private funds.

David Cox is a financial advisor with Verity Asset Management in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Verity Asset Management and Sterling National Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he sells indexed annuities and reviews accounts with current clients through a contractor role at Teacher's Pension DBA Sterling National Financial Group. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.15 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm’s investment approach is model-based, utilizing tactical asset allocation across multiple asset classes and employing both internally managed and externally sourced strategies while offering portfolio management, consulting, and sub-advisory services.

John Carlisle is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Jefferies LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and owner of Five Pesos Partners LLC, a ticket brokerage business. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios according to client risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

William Herbig is a financial advisor at Victory Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Financial Independence Group as a financial consultant focusing on insurance sales. Victory Financial Group provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs diversified, asset-allocation model portfolios guided by fundamental, cyclical, and behavioral analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework.

Elizabeth Rundgren is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Van Pearcy Financial Services. Rundgren is also a licensed insurance agent in Midland, Texas. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals—including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth international clients—as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerances and objectives and employs a broad range of investment vehicles and third-party managers, including private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Josh Bluerock is a financial advisor with The Mather Group, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Heb and time spent as a student. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, providing 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 allocation models and offers customization options such as direct indexing and ESG factor portfolios.

Matthew West is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include senior managing director at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and affiliations with USCA Securities and USCA RIA. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal and external portfolio management strategies and offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory services to pooled private funds.

James Reddish is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. since 2010. He operates Judd/Reddish Private Wealth Consultants, a DBA under Sunbelt Securities, where he has been active since 2011. He serves on the advisory board of Bay Oaks Country Club in Houston. Sunbelt Securities serves individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of 68 advisors, managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, with a focus on discretionary management delivered at the individual advisor level.

Christine Arlitt is a financial advisor with The Burney Company in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with The Burney Company since 1991. The Burney Company serves mostly individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets through a multi-team platform and employs proprietary fundamental and quantitative investment models alongside active ETF management and sub-advisory services.

Christian Bauman is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 30 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a Director and Portfolio Manager at USCA Asset Management LLC and is affiliated with Arax Advisory Partners. Bauman is also a 25% owner of RAD Industries LLC, an investment company focused on restaurant acquisitions. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party managers, and tailored asset allocation.

Robert Wilson is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Premier America Credit Union, Bank of America, and Merrill. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options primarily through managed advisory programs that utilize third-party portfolio managers.

Noe Hernandez is a financial advisor with BBVA Global Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining BBVA Global Wealth Advisors in 2025, he worked at Alterna Wealth Management and Alterna Securities, Inc. from 2016 to 2025. BBVA Global Wealth Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and family offices. The firm develops investor risk profiles to guide portfolio construction using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, UCITS, structured products, and individual securities, with an approach informed by BBVA S.A.’s fund research and third-party resources.