Rodger Ewy is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Bankers Life. He has also worked in the biomedical research field and at Georgetown University. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with a range of brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and advisory programs.

Michael Di Placido is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Austin, TX. His career includes significant tenure at Charles Schwab and related entities dating back to 2012. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools and asset allocation models.

David Sanderson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Austin, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies in 2026, he worked with Silas Parker & Associates LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC, and was self-employed for 11 years. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional sponsors, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and emphasizes non-discretionary asset management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Clifford Nichols is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember since 2014 and is also associated with US Retirement Partners and Inspire Financial Group, where he has been involved in financial and insurance services since 2005. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, operating as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation approach with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and provides education, support, and counseling to plan sponsors and participants.

Gregory Sanfacon is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Sun Life Financial Distributors, Inc. and currently holds a position with Agia involving non-securities insurance products. Outside of his advisory work, he drives for Uber on weekends around Houston airports. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging technology and model solutions to manage extensive client assets.

Phillip Weinstein is a financial advisor at Farther with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Edelman Financial Engines for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a real estate investment property. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic model portfolios, primarily investing in ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Joseph Lopez is a CFP® certificant with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. and USAA Investment Management Company. Lopez is based in Austin, TX. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools while leaving final investment decisions to clients.

Jordan Green is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and Charles Schwab. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to a variety of managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes technology platforms alongside third-party managers to implement investment strategies.

Stephanie Mckinney is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 18 years of industry experience. She has been associated with NYLife Securities LLC and Wesley R. Young since 2008. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Forty Six Ten Consulting LLC, providing administrative and software consulting services, and serves as a Notary Public. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm provides tailored advice across multiple program types, emphasizing non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities, particularly in the retirement plan sector.

Warren Bausert is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an independent advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. and holds prior experience at LPL Financial and Financial Resources Group Investment Services, LLC. He also serves as a Regional Director at VIP/Benefit Bank, focusing on building relationships with financial advisors for insurance-based solutions. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring, applying fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, and offers a digital investment program called Starlight Portfolios.

Sujatha Theddu is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2026, she worked at Austin Private Wealth and Morgan Stanley, and spent nine years at Reliance Capital Asset Management Limited. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other institutional investors, advising on approximately $126.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with an emphasis on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Matthew Williams is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Austin, TX, with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northview Asset Management. His background includes nine years of full-time education before beginning his advisory career. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of over 400 independent advisers, employing various investment approaches and acting as a fiduciary under written agreements.

Michael Irvin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC and PlanWise Financial Group, before joining Commonwealth Financial Network and Reed Lake Private Wealth. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a temporary director with the Travis County Improvement District 1. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers various managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a comprehensive adviser-support platform covering trading, reporting, and custody services.

Colin Kampfe is a financial advisor at Brown Advisory in Austin, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Brown Advisory manages approximately $124.3 billion for institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and strategic advisory services across equity, fixed-income, and balanced strategies. The firm employs a bottom-up fundamental research process and combines active and passive investment approaches while incorporating AI-enabled tools and alternative asset exposure.

James Woodcock is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. based in Austin, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, including 13 years with Hilltop Securities Inc. He owns a family rental property in Palm Beach, FL. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards, offers both non-discretionary and discretionary retirement plan services, and distinguishes itself by participating in municipal underwriting and operating affiliated custodial entities.

John Carey is a financial advisor at Farther with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Farther in 2025, he worked at Edelman Financial Engines for nine years and at Financial Engines Advisor Center LLC for eleven years. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic models, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Michelle Halliday is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Austin, TX, offering 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Charles Schwab entities since 2015, including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to support client-directed investment decisions. The firm conducts annual account reviews and operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem.

Journey Mc Kelvey is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, Journey worked at Genpact LLC, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and several other companies across various industries. 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 select retail brokerage clients, using an integrated service model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Barry Lacina is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2017 and was self-employed from 2009 to 2017. Outside of finance, Lacina is involved in film production as the owner of Happyness Films, LLC. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with advisory services that encompass equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios delivered through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Benjamin Blakelock is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2013 and also serves as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.