Summer Roberts is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Foundations in 2023, she worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC for four years and has been involved with Impact Partners Financial, LLC since 2010, where she serves as CEO. Outside of advisory work, she is president and chairman of the board at Lola Business Development, Inc., and serves as a board member and treasurer for The Galloway School, a private Christian school. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC offers financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and works with model portfolios and multiple third-party sub-advisers to deliver customized investment advice.

John Fleckenstein is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Texas Hill Country Young Professionals and is a board member of The Special Opportunity Center of Kerrville. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and related services to individual and institutional clients through a network of representatives, offering solutions such as wrap-fee programs, standalone financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored by individual advisers rather than a single uniform model.

Ryan Mcdonnell is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. since 2016. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2009 to 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Budget Central LLC, a tax consulting and preparation firm based in Texas. Sunbelt Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and related services to individual and institutional clients through a network of representatives. The firm offers a range of investment approaches and programs, including a wrap-fee program, standalone financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers.

Donald Roberts is a CFP® credentialed advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Logic Capital Management, LLC for five years and spent 23 years at Westwood Holdings Group. Outside of his advisory role, Roberts serves as President of Silver Fox Advisors, where he provides consulting, mentoring, and advising services. Mission Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and related consulting services. The firm utilizes a comprehensive approach that integrates investment, tax, trust, legacy, philanthropy, and risk planning, offering tailored portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, direct securities, and alternative investments.

Karen Frankfort is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, USCA Securities LLC, and U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in cosmetic sales as a Mary Kay sales agent. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both traditional and alternative investment strategies supplemented by AI tools and third-party analytics.

Peter Acquaro is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Houston Retirement Solutions, LLC, Ohio National Financial Services, The ON Equity Sales Co., and The Fitzpatrick Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the Public Safety Committee for the Southwest Management District, a quasi-government agency focused on community development in Southwest Houston. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, and non-discretionary asset management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer activities and utilizes third-party managers while maintaining a focus on client approval for investment decisions.

Courtney Garner is a financial advisor with intrua Financial in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with intrua Financial since 2015 and concurrently associated with LPL Financial since 2014. Garner also serves as Director of Financial Planning for Freedom Wealth Alliance, a registered investment advisor. Intrua Financial provides investment advisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical and cyclical analysis to create customized asset allocations and investment policy statements, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Samuel Morales is a financial advisor with Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at PNC Investments, Pershing LLC, and BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, among other roles. Morales is also the owner of SMAS Investments LLC, a pass-through entity for tax purposes. Insigneo Advisory Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to retail and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a committee-driven investment process combined with advisor-led portfolio construction, incorporating global asset classes and third-party macroeconomic research to align with client objectives.

Shaheen Ladhani is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. for 12 years. Ladhani serves on the Board of Directors and Investment Committee at the Center for Adults with Disabilities. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach supplemented by sub-advisors and separately managed accounts, and it also acts as a fund sponsor and sub-adviser, providing a range of investment management and advisory services.

Samuel Labordus is a financial advisor with Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working at LPL Financial and Symphony Financial since 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent several years in educational roles within Texas school districts. Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.09 billion in assets and employs a long-term investment approach that integrates fundamental and technical analysis, tailoring portfolios to client risk profiles and objectives.

Duncan Pham is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Packerland, he worked at Cetera and HD Vest, and he also operates a legal services firm, D T Pham & Associates PLLC. In addition, Pham serves as director and president of two charitable foundations in Houston. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, through a network of 178 advisors managing over $1.3 billion in assets. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, wrap-fee programs, and retirement-plan consulting, employing a range of advisory and brokerage solutions delivered both directly and through third-party managers.

Elisa Flores is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, USCA Securities LLC, and UBS Financial Services. Arax Advisory Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management and advisory services utilizing in-house portfolio teams, external managers, and a mix of traditional and alternative investments, supported by AI tools and third-party analytics.

Michael Kovalsky is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Mather Group, LLC. His career includes nine years at Flato, Williams & Patterson prior to joining The Mather Group. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a competitive BBQ cooking team called Three Brisketeers. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, providing a combination of 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 customization options, integrating advanced AI and machine-learning tools while maintaining human oversight.

Leah Naish is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in technology and corporate sectors at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Infosys, Pivot Technology Services Corp., GE Oil & Gas, and Macy’s. Mission Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and consulting services. The firm uses a total picture approach integrating investment, tax, trust, legacy, philanthropy, and risk planning, managing portfolios with a range of asset types on discretionary or client-directed bases.

Martin Limbaugh is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been involved with Kovack Securities since 2023 and operates his own related businesses, including Limbaugh Capital and Limbaugh Trading & T. Outside of advisory work, he manages Limbaugh Trading and Transport LLC. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm uses an Envestnet-supported investment process that incorporates risk tolerance assessments and employs both internal models and third-party managers to construct and manage client portfolios.

Thomas Brown is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at RJ Capital, LLC for 12 years before joining Avidian. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $3.99 billion in assets using model-based managed solutions, sub-advisors, and tailored allocations, while also acting as a fund sponsor and sub-adviser to affiliated funds.

John Gualy is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Eagle Global Advisors LLC since 1996. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Houston, TX. Eagle Global Advisors manages portfolios for individual investors, retirement plans, financial institutions, trusts, endowments, and investment companies, employing a combination of top-down and bottom-up analysis with proprietary quantitative models and fundamental research. The firm offers discretionary, client-specific strategies across multiple asset classes and serves as an adviser to pooled private funds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Jonathan Chamberlain is a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2016 and is also involved in bookkeeping and tax services through Neil Chamberlain CPA. Sunbelt Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing a variety of investment approaches without a standardized model across advisers.

Nathaniel Galloway is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and USCA Securities. Prior to his advisory career, he spent ten years with Exxon Mobil Fuels & Lubricants and was involved with IAMAW Local Lodge 12. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both traditional and alternative investment strategies supported by in-house teams and third-party platforms.

Ryan Herche is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has prior experience at Redwood Private Wealth LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Cash Balance Advisors and managing director of Redwood Tax Specialists, both non-investment activities related to marketing and insurance products, and he is involved in operations management through Glidepath Marketing LLC. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and operates through a network of proprietary partner offices alongside affiliated businesses in insurance, legal services, and accounting.