Nicholas Sanchez is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Bamboo Fresh LLC, an online business focused on e-commerce and household products. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select retail clients. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Andrew Craft is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory. He has a long tenure in financial services, having worked at Valic Financial Advisors for 25 years before joining Kestra in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Sojourn Tax Services, LLC, a firm specializing in coordinating tax document organization. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving diverse clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Emmanuel Essien is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory. His prior work includes roles at BFG Financial Advisors and involvement with healthcare-related companies. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design and compliance, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Andrew Hinnant is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Sage Advisory Services and UBS Financial Services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment management services, supporting complex products and discretionary trading within a comprehensive supervisory framework.

Debra Palacios is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. Palacios is also registered with Higginbotham Financial in an insurance capacity. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, and a variety of managed solutions, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets, including large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Kellie Blanco is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at SPC since 2015. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Austin, TX. Outside of her advisory role, Blanco is a trustee of her deceased father's trust and serves as Vice President and Board Member of the McCallum High Schools Cheer Booster Club, as well as a committee member of the Austin Community Foundation's Women's Fund. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a nationwide network of over 460 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

Spencer Phillips is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade, with additional experience in retail and campus services. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem with a distinctive fee structure and does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Kyle Mc Clure is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Kestra Investment Services and Northern Lights Distributors, as well as Hanlon Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a mentor with Big Brother Big Sister and serves on the budgeting committee at The Lighthouse Church. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education, and supports investment recommendations through comprehensive due diligence.

Matthew Weinheimer is a financial advisor with Savant Wealth Management in Austin, TX, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 28 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ameritas Advisory Services, and as principal of Weinheimer Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is a minority owner and voting member of Parkstone Investments, LLC, providing non-investment services such as marketing and compliance support. Savant Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension plans, charitable organizations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth and portfolio management. The firm utilizes a blend of evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation alongside actively managed strategies, supported by integrated accounting, legal, and trust services.

Tanisha Wilson is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 16 years before joining Kestra Advisory Services, LLC in 2026. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Ivan Magalhaes Dos Santos is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. He has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, he has a background that includes involvement with professional soccer organizations such as the Richmond Kickers and Tampa Bay Rowdies. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services that include fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves a diverse client base, including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, and supports a range of investment platforms and third-party solutions.

Eric Rosenberger is a CFP® professional with over 22 years of experience in financial planning and investment advisory services. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2018 and previously worked at Summit Financial Resources, Inc. and Summit Equities, Inc. Rosenberger serves on the board of the Smoke Rise Tennis Club, where he contributes to organizing events and social activities. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions.

David Rottschafer is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and RWS Business Consulting, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a business that facilitates life settlements and participates in a health insurance cost-saving arrangement through Population Science Management, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

James Waninger is a CFP® with over 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory. His prior roles include positions at Onyx Private Wealth, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Waninger is a board member of the Perry County Sheriff's Merit Board. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Kira Scott is a CFP® certificant with 14 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She is currently with Creative Planning and previously worked at ML&R Wealth Management LLC, Cpwm, Llc, Mission Hill Advisors LLC, and Integrated Wealth Strategies, LLC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Carlos Rosado is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra, he was associated with Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC, and operated under Florida Financial Advisors (DBA Texas Financial Advisors) as a financial consultant. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services that include fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and employee education. The firm manages a substantial asset base and serves various clients, including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

James Davos Jr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at Charted Wealth, LLC, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Capital Management Partners, LLC. He is also co-owner of Charted Wealth, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan design, education, and access to multiple management platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Sean Russell is a financial advisor with Ganim Private Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial and Russell Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director on the Port Jefferson Business Improvement District board and participates in community charitable events. Ganim Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm uses a comprehensive investment process that incorporates multiple analytical methods and manages accounts under discretionary authority with regular reviews.

Javier Trevino is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advisory. He currently works at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, having joined in 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and USAA Financial Planning Services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Yasmine Brooks is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Federated Investors. She has also been involved with the Arthur M Blank Foundation and IMPACT Clairton. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including vendor searches, plan design and compliance testing, fiduciary consulting, and pooled plan solutions, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.