Raymond Hawkins is a CFA® charterholder and principal of RMH Capital Advisors, LLC in Houston, TX, with 24 years of industry experience. He has led RMH Capital Advisors since 2005. RMH Capital Advisors provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis, managing approximately $37.25 million across 73 accounts as of December 2024.

J. Pannell is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at DP Capital Management, Inc. in Houston, TX. He has been with the firm since 2008. DP Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management along with financial planning and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term purchase strategy based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities.

Gary Kinder is a financial advisor at Wealth Architects, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to founding Wealth Architects, he was involved with Gradient Wealth Management and Gradient Securities. In addition to his advisory work, Kinder owns CPA Advisory Network, which provides marketing services to CPA firms seeking to establish financial services divisions. Wealth Architects, LLC is a fee-based financial planning firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients through fixed-fee plans, educational seminars, and co-advisory arrangements with third-party money managers. The firm acts as an adviser and referral source, utilizing a third-party platform that employs modern-portfolio asset allocation and discretionary trading, while Wealth Architects supports client onboarding and periodic reviews.

John Gray is a financial advisor at Hamilton Gray Wealth Management LLC in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with his independent firm since 2016. Hamilton Gray Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, multi-generational families, and related entities. The firm acts as a family CFO, coordinating with attorneys, accountants, and insurance advisers, and uses a top-down, asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Dean Alexander is the principal of Alexander, Dean D., an investment management firm based in Houston, TX. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 8 years of experience in investment advising. Dean has an extensive background in financial services, including roles at American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and IDS Life Insurance Company, and he has been a CPA since 1982. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains a tax preparation and planning practice through Dean Alexander, CPA. Alexander, Dean D. provides equity-focused portfolio management and mutual fund selection for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and investment companies. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversification, valuation-driven stock selection, and sector-level asset allocation tailored to client preferences.

Biniam Keleta is the president and sole advisor at Westcenter Advisors Ltd, based in Houston, TX, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at firms including Royal Fund Management, LLC and IMS Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an insurance agency, Westcenter Financial, Inc. Westcenter Advisors Ltd provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan advisory services including ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) roles, financial planning, and public seminars. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, non-profits, and employer retirement plans, offering customized investment programs and educational workshops alongside flexible financial planning options.

Guang Li is a financial advisor at Southmore Financial Advisory LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to founding his advisory firm in 2023, he worked at Shell Oil from 2012 to 2020. He is also a member of the Houston Tsinghua Alumni Association, a nonprofit alumni group. Southmore Financial Advisory LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with fee-only investment management and financial planning. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a combination of passive and active strategies to create tailored portfolios based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Michael Schellinger is a financial advisor at Synergy Wealth Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at William Joseph Capital Management and currently manages multiple affiliated insurance and consulting businesses. Schellinger is also a co-founder of Basket Brigade Houston, a nonprofit organization. Synergy Wealth Management is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a financial-planning-driven approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analyses to construct diversified portfolios organized by risk levels, with discretionary trading authority and ongoing account monitoring.

Sean Butler is the principal advisor at SKB Advisory, LLC in Houston, TX, with seven years of experience in the financial industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at HD Vest Insurance Agency LLC and HD Vest Investment Services. Butler also owns and manages Sean K Butler CPA, LLC, an accounting and tax preparation firm. SKB Advisory provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, value-driven investment approach and offers employer benefit plan services and educational seminars, implementing client portfolios in coordination with a third-party money manager.

Olabode Oniya is a financial advisor at OM Investments in Houston, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Fidelity Investments, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a marketing services business and maintains an active insurance license. OM Investments provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, including an ERISA 3(21) fiduciary role for qualified plans. The firm manages accounts using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, offering services on fixed or hourly fees and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

Darvon Webb is a financial advisor at Retirement Solutions with 25 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Webb also sells life, health, and variable insurance products, dedicating up to half of his time to insurance-related business. Retirement Solutions is an independent, fee-based advisory firm serving primarily individual clients with portfolio management and tailored financial plans. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, manages approximately $12.6 million across about 45 clients, and integrates insurance-policy reviews into its financial planning.

John Thornton is a PFS™ with 33 years at Thornton Financial Management and Services and four years of industry experience as a financial advisor. He is also a CPA and owner of an individual income tax business. Thornton Financial Management provides discretionary, customized portfolio management primarily for individual investors and also serves pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a mix of charting, technical and fundamental analysis with tailored long- and short-term strategies, managing approximately $53.3 million across 140 clients.

David Chow is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Dancourt Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Houston, TX. He has 13 years of industry experience and has managed Dancourt Management since 1998. Chow serves as a trustee for both Van Eck ETF Trust and New York Life MainStay Group of Mutual Funds. Dancourt Management provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients, including corporate pension plans and foundations. The firm employs a long-only, growth-oriented investment approach focused on large-cap and mid-cap equities with an emphasis on companies that pay consistent, growing dividends.

Scott Orr is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at SFO Capital, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser based in Houston, TX. His prior experience includes sixteen years at Founders Capital Management, Inc., and he also maintains a CPA practice. SFO Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering tailored long-term investment plans and optional tax preparation services within the firm’s expertise. The firm focuses on a concentrated client base with relatively large account sizes, employing a range of investment instruments aligned with client objectives.

Parthesh Kalathia is a financial advisor at Samju Capital LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in financial advisory services and previously worked in the energy sector, including roles at Portland General Electric Company and Samju Energy Services Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains a separate business as an electricity broker. Samju Capital LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, asset allocation, risk assessment, and financial plan preparation. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employs various investment strategies, and conducts at least quarterly account reviews.

Cody Garrett is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Measure Twice Financial LLC. He previously worked at Legacy Asset Management, Inc. and spent seven years at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Garrett also owns two educational websites that provide financial planning content for the public and other advisors. Measure Twice Financial LLC offers fee-only financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations through comprehensive written plans and hourly engagements. The firm does not manage client assets directly and uses various investment analysis methods within a modern portfolio theory framework, focusing on passive strategies.

Anasuya Meyer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with JayKay Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2015 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial. JayKay Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on modern portfolio theory and offers discretionary account management along with ERISA-focused fiduciary consulting for retirement plans.

Marisa Ponti is a financial advisor at Ridgeback Capital Management with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in both healthcare and wealth management sectors, including roles at the University of Houston College of Medicine and Vecino Health Centers. Ridgeback Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a managed account program. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and primarily involves engaging sub-advisors who hold discretionary trading authority and conduct ongoing research and portfolio monitoring.

Frank Lee is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Cypress Asset Management Inc. since 1996. Cypress Asset Management, Inc. is an independent adviser providing separately managed portfolio services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on long-term, fundamental equity investing and manages a range of distinct strategies while accommodating client-imposed investment restrictions.

Donald Wellings is a financial advisor at Strategic Advisory Services, L.L.C. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including at Shepherds Theological Seminary and Range Leather Company. Strategic Advisory Services, L.L.C. provides discretionary wealth management to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing over $184 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers portfolio management, oversight of third-party money managers, and financial planning services that include retirement distribution planning, frequently utilizing SEI Investments’ institutional programs with customized asset allocations.