Douglas Horne is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Alphastar Capital Management LLC and SageGuard Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Horne is also an independent insurance agent with Aspen Wealth Management and operates the Dollars and Sense Radio program. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives, using model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers.

Thomas Bass Jr. is a financial advisor at OneSeven with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Nexus Investments and Global Asset Management Group. Outside of finance, he is involved with 423 Productions, LLC, a company focused on music event creation, promotion, and artist management. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with access to a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms.

Oanh Ton is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Avidian (formerly STA Wealth Management) since 2018, following 17 years at J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-plan advisory work, utilizing model-based managed solutions and sub-advisors.

Machi Horne is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Foundations, Horne worked at Aspen Wealth Management and held teaching positions at Southwestern University and Second Baptist High School. Horne is also an insurance agent affiliated with Aspen Wealth Management. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion across nearly 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through tailored asset allocations and model portfolios.

Kevin Wessels is a financial advisor at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Greene Law P.C., RevSherpas LLC, Fiserv, and Mfs. He is also licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, health, and annuities. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, third-party money manager programs, and retirement plan consulting through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives using model portfolios and approved managers.

Archie Henderson III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently working at Mutual Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Mutual Advisors in 2025, he spent 12 years at Next Financial Group Inc and has operated his own legal practice, A.A. (Trey) Henderson III PC, since 1996, where he serves as president and provides legal services including entity formation and estate planning. He also serves as chairman of the board of Houston Bank and Trust, a community bank in Houston, TX. Mutual Advisors, LLC manages approximately $6.75 billion through a network of 123 advisors, serving individuals, institutions, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial consulting, ERISA plan advisory, and other services, employing both passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Anthony Thornton is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Thornton Wealth Management since 2001 and has held roles at firms including Regulus Financial Group and Summit Financial Group. Thornton is also a licensed insurance agent. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, provides model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to unaffiliated registered advisers and their clients. The firm manages approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies through a sub-advisory platform.

Melissa Hoffman is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 8 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously was employed by the City of Sugar Land for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, Hoffman coaches for the Fort Bend Master Swimming club and serves on the Board of Directors for the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. She also volunteers as a committee member and captain for the Houston Marathon. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a notable focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning and retirement plan advice, managing a blend of in-house and third-party investment strategies using both strategic and tactical approaches.

Robert McDonough is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience and has been associated with firms including Core USA Group since 2013, United Planners' Financial Services since 2011, Insurance Designers of Central TX since 2005, and operates McDonough Financial since 2003. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering a range of advisory models and both fee-based and commission-based options.

Ashley Coffman is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Regions Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail clients, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Wan Yang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple organizations, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana, and has been involved with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Yang serves as Vice Chair of the Chinese Civic Center and Chairman of the Katy Chinese Service Center, where he also teaches music and art. Transamerica Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms. The firm supports individual investors, high net worth clients, and employer-sponsored plans, managing approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Juan Flores Saldana is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Fulshear, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and 10 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies since 2026 and with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2017. Additionally, he works as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm delivers tailored solutions across multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jana Albus is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2006. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a variety of advisor-managed and firm-managed investment programs, utilizing a combination of strategic and dynamic approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Eric Jia is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he manages a rental property in Sugar Land, Texas. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Michael Nobles is a financial advisor at &Partners with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Nobles Farm and Ranch, a family farm and home rental business. &Partners serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and sovereign wealth funds, providing both advisory and brokerage services along with financial planning and investment banking. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment advisor.

Wen Lee is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including World Financial Group, Dream Builder Financial, and Inheritguard, LLC, where he provides client communications and education on estate planning. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base with investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple program platforms.

Chanell Carter is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Rosenberg, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Principal Funds Distributor, Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance, SunAmerica Capital Services, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in an LLC involved in managing rental properties and related services. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel overseas. The firm’s advisory services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Maureen Enem is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley, among other firms. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor tilts, with services that include portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Pornpimol Park is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has held leadership roles outside of advisory work, including serving as president of Vision de Prisma Corp. since 2023. Her prior work includes positions at several companies in varying industries dating back to 2012. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily uses model portfolios and third-party managers to implement investment strategies and operates an integrated retirement plan ecosystem involving affiliated entities.

Marcel Frey is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 63 license and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Eagle Strategies and New York Life since 1995 and leads The Frey Financial Group, LLC since 2003. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns acreage supporting cattle ranching and mineral rights properties in Fort Bend and Austin Counties. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions delivered primarily on a non-discretionary basis through a variety of program types within the New York Life affiliate structure.