Shelley Morrison Phelps is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2012. Sunbelt Securities serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion through a network of 68 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management primarily through discretionary wrap programs, written financial planning, and third-party money manager referrals.

Stephen Mayor is a financial advisor at Bolton Securities Corporation with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Bolton Securities and Bolton Global Capital since 2009. Mayor is also the owner, president, and CEO of Delta Global Investment Services, LLC, where he manages securities and investment advisory businesses alongside his duties at Bolton. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers customized wealth management through a network of independent advisers, employing a mix of internal and third-party asset managers with a long-term investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Michael Zdenek is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm uses primarily model-based managed solutions supplemented by sub-advisors and separately managed accounts, and it also acts as a fund sponsor and sub-adviser, offering a range of investment management and advisory services.

David Ahlquist is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and previously worked at TAVO Wealth, Raymond James & Associates, and TIAA-CREF. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $15.7 billion in assets and employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities.

Hailey Thorn is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sontag Advisory LLC before joining Sunbelt Securities in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation through Thorn Financial Group LLC and holds a life insurance agent license. Sunbelt Securities serves individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion across several thousand relationships. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, with a focus on discretionary management delivered at the individual advisor level.

Randall Gillespie is a financial advisor at Intrua Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Private Advisor Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a tax and insurance-related business under Randy C. Gillespie & Associates, Inc. Intrua Financial is a multi-team registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diverse investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers various portfolio management and consulting services.

Charles Garland is a financial advisor with Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Symphony Financial since 2014 and is also associated with LPL Financial. Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis and offers a multi-family office service model that coordinates various family financial needs through outside providers.

John Tubbs is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and USCA Securities, where he has been a registered representative since 2010. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors, overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through internal and external resources.

Kevin Wessels is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Greene Law P.C., RevSherpas LLC, Fiserv, and MFS. Wessels is also an insurance agent licensed to sell life, health, and annuity products. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes platform relationships and third‑party managers to deliver managed solutions and operates alongside broker‑dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Jackson Smith is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bolton Securities Corporation. His prior roles include positions at Bolton Global Capital, Rover, Bank of America, Merrill, Raymond James & Associates, and UBS. He has also worked with the Houston Astros. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers portfolio management through a network of independent advisors, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities with a focus on both long-term and shorter-term investment strategies.

Brock Carlin is a financial advisor with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Sunbelt Securities since 2016. Sunbelt Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion across several thousand accounts. The firm offers portfolio management through a rep-directed wrap program, written financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party money managers.

Patrick Keller is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held previous roles at firms including Truist Bank, SunTrust Advisory Services, and BBVA Wealth Solutions. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser with approximately $8.29 billion in assets under management and 53 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities through model portfolios and programmatic offerings, integrating tactical asset allocation across various investment vehicles and incorporating insurance distribution and annuity servicing within its advisory services.

James Mcginness is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Hightower Advisors and Salient-affiliated firms. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach supplemented by sub-advisors and separately managed accounts, managing approximately $3.99 billion in assets across 32 advisors.

Ben Davidson is a financial advisor at Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Before joining Americana Partners in 2022, he worked at JP Morgan & Chase from 2019 to 2021 and held academic positions at the University of North Carolina and University of South Carolina. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and manages several private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Korosh Ataei is a financial advisor with Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, and GWN Securities, Inc. Symphony Financial serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers comprehensive multi-family office services and employs a long-term investment philosophy that combines fundamental and technical analysis.

Ronald Kudlacek is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera Planning Partners. His prior roles include positions at Plains Wealth Management, Core + Financial Strategies, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in RKBW, LLC, a business involved in real estate investments and convenience store equipment leasing. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified allocations matched to client goals, supported by ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning through a third-party provider.

Elwyn Evans III is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Miller Investment Management, L.P. in Houston, TX since 1999. Miller Investment Management provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments, trusts, business entities, and private pooled vehicles. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis through its Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management Committees, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets with a long-term focus while allowing shorter-term trades and specialized strategies where appropriate.

Robert Wellington IV is a financial advisor with Americana Partners, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He is a founding partner and managing director at Americana Partners. Americana Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a diverse range of investment vehicles and technology platforms, and manages multiple private pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

David Solomon is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC, and USCA Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and is the treasurer of a real estate dinner club. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth management firm with over 200 advisors managing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a range of services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, employing a combination of internal management and third-party solutions.

Gregory Thorn is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. since 2016. Prior to joining Sunbelt, he worked at LPL Financial for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, Thorn operates Thorn Financial Group LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. Sunbelt Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.0 billion across several thousand accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of investment advisor representatives.