Asim Naseem is a financial advisor at Thales Investment Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Thales since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Naseem operates a consulting practice through Run Staffing Inc., providing technical analyst services. Thales Investment Services offers discretionary portfolio management for individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans, using a proprietary fundamental-value approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis. The firm targets distressed and undervalued assets, with strategies that include illiquid and speculative positions while considering domestic and global macroeconomic factors.

Timothy Hermesch is a financial advisor at Latitude Investment Group with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 registration. Prior to joining Latitude Investment Group, he worked at Divergent Capital Asset Management, Atlas Financial Advisors, SOFOS Investments, and Securities America. Outside of investment advisory, he operates Hermesch Group as a traditional life insurance agent specializing in life insurance, long-term care, fixed annuities, and federal employee benefits. Latitude Investment Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual clients, offering managed accounts, portfolio reviews, asset allocation recommendations, and written investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Thomas Woodward is a financial advisor with Woodward Investment Management, LLC in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including prior work at Avalon Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2021. Woodward Investment Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, pooled investment vehicles, and institutional clients. The firm applies a Sustainable Growth at a Reasonable Price (SGARP) investment approach, combining quantitative screening with qualitative analysis and a formal sell discipline, and offers strategies that include sector-diversified small companies and a concentrated, hedged leading firms portfolio.

Andrew Anton is a financial advisor at A3 Capital Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hourglass Capital, LLC for 17 years before joining A3 Capital Advisors in 2026. A3 Capital Advisors is a small registered investment adviser serving primarily high-net-worth individuals, focusing on individualized Investment Policy Statements and ongoing portfolio management. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, offering discretionary portfolio management and consulting services with both traditional and performance-fee arrangements.

Paul Williams is a financial advisor at WRWCO, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2020 and previously worked at United Planners Financial Services. Williams holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. WRWCO, LLC provides discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, and small businesses, managing approximately $98 million in assets across a small client base. The firm employs a value-oriented, balanced investment approach focused on income with growth, combining full discretionary authority with audit safeguards and client-aligned trading practices.

Antonio Montero is a financial advisor at Taursas Investments in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Taursas Investments, he held roles at Siemens Healthineers USA, Villanova University, MassMutual, Next Step Energy Solutions, Rice University, and Eden Prairie High. Taursas Investments provides discretionary investment management and financial planning for individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s approach combines fundamental business and industry analysis with an observational economic outlook, avoiding speculation and reliance on predictive models.

Harris Hanson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Texas Family Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. for over a decade. Hanson serves as a board member and finance committee member for the Friendswood Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Texas Family Wealth, LLC provides customized wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fiduciary, long-term focused investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, offering discretionary portfolio management and a distinctive wrap fee program that includes bundled transaction costs.

Kimson Cao is a CFP® certificant with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with San Blas Advisory, Inc. He has worked at Edward Jones for the past 16 years. Located in Houston, TX, he holds the Series 63 designation. San Blas Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as businesses, managing approximately $218.9 million across around 664 accounts. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis in its investment approach, offering a range of strategies from diversified ETF and mutual fund allocations to selective investments in undervalued companies.

Thomas Tucker is a financial advisor with Champion Advisors LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Champion Advisors LLC since 2009 and at Henry Bragg & Co. since 2025. Outside of advising, he is a licensed independent insurance agent with a focus on life insurance. Champion Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and tailored advisory services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and foundations. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach centered on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing global diversification through passively managed mutual funds, laddered bond portfolios, and investment-grade fixed income.

Colin Norman is a financial advisor at RNS Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and also works as an associate attorney at Kean Miller LLP. In addition to his advisory role, Norman is involved in insurance sales through Guardian Wealth Design Group. RNS Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, often acting as a co-advisor with third-party managers. The firm uses an American Funds mutual-fund platform and offers tailored financial planning with regular account reviews.

Donald Capone III is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with J.K. Financial, Inc. since 2005, a firm based in Houston, TX. J.K. Financial, Inc. provides wealth management, discretionary investment management, and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes both fundamental and technical analysis and incorporates options contracts within client portfolios, offering tailored investment strategies aligned with each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Ryan Tong is a financial advisor at Ebquant, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and concurrently serves as Senior Data Scientist for Wal-Mart and CIO/CTO of Bitquant Capital, where he focuses on pooling investment capital for the laundromat business. Tong is also the founder of Tong Management Group, a bookkeeping and tax consulting firm, and provides investment consulting through Clarity.fm. Ebquant, LLC offers ongoing portfolio management and financial planning services to institutional clients, high-net-worth individuals, and non–high-net-worth individuals. The firm develops Investment Policy Statements tailored to clients’ objectives and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across strategic and tactical time frames.

Christopher Manske is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and serves as owner and president of Manske Wealth Management, LLC in Houston, TX. He has been with Manske Wealth Management since its founding in 2012 and also maintains a role with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Manske is the author of the manuscript "Wartime Investing," which explores investment strategies during periods of conflict. Manske Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and business entities. The firm oversees approximately $608 million in client assets across a seven-advisor team and employs a goal-based approach that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations.

Chad Taylor is a financial advisor with MDT Financial Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 17 years. Outside of his financial career, he owns and hosts pickleball tournaments in Friendswood, TX. MDT Financial Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides wealth and investment management, financial planning and consulting, and fiduciary services, utilizing a mix of active and passive strategies tailored to each client’s objectives.

Chance Burroughs is a financial advisor at Manske Wealth Management, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, LLC, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Aflac. Manske Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary wealth and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $707 million for about 480 clients through a team of ten advisors, tailoring portfolios using a variety of investment methods and conducting regular client reviews.

Robert Barton is a financial advisor with Lifestyle Asset Management, Inc. and holds a Series 66 credential. He has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hobart Wealth and Prudential Financial Planning Services. Lifestyle Asset Management, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and other entities, managing approximately $571 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a diversified range of asset classes and offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and model portfolio services.

Inaki Suarez Salinas is a financial advisor at Monex Asset Management, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. Monex Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and manages accounts both directly and through sub-advisors.

Michael Brinkley is a financial advisor at Manske Wealth Management, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Manske Wealth Management in 2022, he worked in the mortgage industry with NRL Mortgage and 21st Mortgage. Manske Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and business entities, managing approximately $608 million in client assets. The firm employs a goal-based investment approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments tailored to client objectives.

Larry Denson is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with MDT Financial Advisors, LLC and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 17 years. Denson is a part-owner of MDT Financial Advisors. MDT Financial Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides wealth and investment management, financial planning, third-party asset manager selection, and fiduciary services, combining active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives.

Claire Taylor is a financial advisor at Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including St. James's Place Wealth Management Plc and Forth Capital (USA), LLC. Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and investment advisory services primarily to UK expatriates residing in the United States, focusing on UK pension transfers and ongoing portfolio management. The firm manages assets mainly on a non-discretionary basis, using a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers, and serves clients with specialized pension transfer expertise.