Wilson Williams is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of advisory work, Williams serves on the fundraising committee for White Bluff Chapel, a Christian church, supporting their building expansion campaign. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and portfolio management strategies aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Ricks is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Evergreen Wealth Management Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, technology, and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and offering model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Neal Bobba is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Macmillan Learning for ten years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Kevin Weaver is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and previously worked at Austin Private Wealth, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Kevin is based in Austin, TX. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles and asset allocation, integrating proprietary quantitative methods with third-party strategies and direct security selection.

Cesar Valenzuela is a CFP® certificant with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at Kestra Advisory Services LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients, utilizing asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Nia Alexandria is a financial advisor at Corient with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Capital Advisors, Inc. and American Century Investment Services, Inc. before joining Corient in 2026. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and continuous portfolio monitoring supported by risk management tools.

Rachel Choate is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Equitable Advisors, Luminary Life Digital BGA, and Edward Jones. Outside of financial services, she was involved with Betenbough Business Services and Betenbough Homes from 2015 to 2022. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides both discretionary and model-based investment management, along with access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions integrated with insurance products and alternative investment platforms.

Mark Hanna is a ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with SPC and Parkland Securities. He has also operated the Hanna Insurance Agency since 1996. Hanna serves on the Executive Board as Chair of Life Happens, a nonprofit focused on increasing consumer awareness of life insurance products. SPC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with a notable corporate structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

Ryan Pilipow is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Austin, TX, bringing three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Personal Capital Advisor Corporation, and spent several years at the University of Pennsylvania in various roles. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage account holders, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and uses a point-in-time planning approach alongside optional managed account solutions.

Kieran Lavery is a CFP® professional at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Kestra Financial, Invesco, and Finivi, Inc. He is based in Austin, TX. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is guided by proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Hanseung Chang is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing two years of industry experience. Before joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2026, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and ATX Insurance Agency. Outside of finance, he is involved in managing a small family-owned coffee and tea shop called Manna Taim LLC, which specializes in boba teas, coffees, and ice cream. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with client trades executed only upon authorization.

Theresa Clements is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Colonial Life, Paycor, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Chester Zielinski Jr. is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica since 2012 and also has involvement in oil and gas exploration as a joint investor. Zielinski operates Zeke Zielinski LLC and is affiliated with WealthWave and World Financial Group. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory model and offers integrated retirement plan solutions alongside affiliated mutual funds and insurance products.

George Pitra is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2011 and previously held roles at Capital Financial Services, Inc., Barron Moore Advisors, Inc., and Salomon Grey Financial Corporation. Pitra serves as a board member for the nonprofit organization RedRoverVentures.org. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and combines strategic asset allocation with ongoing due diligence using a mix of active and passive investment models.

Robert Benton Arnold is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with HighTower Advisors, where he has worked since 2020, and previously spent seven years at Frontier Investment Management Co. Arnold serves as president of the Financial Planning Association of Austin and is a director of the JD Abrams Charitable Foundation. HighTower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to both affiliated and third-party managers and incorporating a range of investment vehicles and portfolio construction strategies.

Yi Mandeville Ott is a CFP® professional based in Austin, Texas, with one year of industry experience. Ott has worked primarily at Mariner Wealth Advisors, with previous roles at Dimensional Fund Advisors, Lisa Rhynes CPA, Santa Francis Hospital, and Stillwater Family Pharmacy. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, utilizing customized portfolios supported by an internal investment team and third-party managers.

Jasen Wallace is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Exencial Wealth Advisors LLC, Ameritas Advisory Services, and Weinheimer Wealth Management. He is an ex officio director of the YMBL Sunshine Foundation, which aligns with the Austin Sunshine Camps’ strategic goals. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and related services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated accounting, legal, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Elizabeth De Latorre is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2019 and previously held roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Guardian Life. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management with a fiduciary standard applied to its registered investment adviser services.

Teresa Hoffman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She previously served as president of Your Friendly Property Solutions, an LLC focused on wholesaling and flipping residential real estate. Beginning in 2025, she has also engaged in public speaking on financial topics. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized financial planning and management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary strategies with model-based programs and digital advisory services.

Ann Conrad is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in Austin, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, she worked at Edward Jones, Merrill, and Bank of America, and she was the owner of Conrad Creative Copy, LLC, a copywriting business that is now dormant. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed and non-discretionary investment advice supported by Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary portfolio construction and oversight tools. The firm operates at scale, focusing on asset allocation and retirement guidance for a large client base.