Christopher Richey is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Union Financial Inc and Union Financial of Texas. Outside of his advisory work, he is an ordained minister who officiates weddings and funerals. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under advisory and promoter arrangements.

Andrew Schiro III is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked at firms including MassMutual Financial Group and Lion Street Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is a part-time author of self-help and motivational books. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs, employing various investment approaches through advisor-managed discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Miguel Palacios Jr Jr. is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Frost Brokerage Services, PNC Investments, Wells Fargo, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Uber. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Jacob Merrifield is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and based in Houston, TX. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Trippon & Co CPA Firm, Sloane Financial Planning, and UBS. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets with a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active management overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Scott Bishop is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Hightower in 2023, he worked for STA Wealth Management, LLC from 2014 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Vandelay Financial Group, LLC, a holding company related to advisory and insurance revenue and expenses. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager investment solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Jennifer Allison is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Comerica Bank, Ameriprise, Comerica Securities Inc., and IMG Financial Group Inc. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining advisor-directed models, SMA strategies, tax-overlay services, and direct-indexing options.

Cy Cattan is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Streettalk Advisors, Llc Dba Sta Wealth Management, SFS Interests, Inc., LPL Financial, and Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Arenosa Creek Ranch, a hunting preserve where he hosts guests. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes multi-manager solutions and utilizes both affiliated and third-party managers, offering access to a broad range of investment vehicles and specialized portfolio management strategies.

Maribelda Dhaliwal is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Citi Bank since 2018, following prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. She also operated Dhaliwal Concepts for ten years. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles, including operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Michael Alexander is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Blackrock Investments, Inc. for 19 years before joining Sanctuary Advisors and Sanctuary Securities in 2022. Based in Houston, TX, he has been with his current firms for four years. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a range of investment approaches through a network of more than 400 independent adviser representatives and offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services with a fiduciary duty under written agreements.

Sam Latif is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Katy, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations with four years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments LLC since 2022 and held roles at PNC Bank, BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Insurance Agency, Inc., Bbva USA, and State Bank of Texas. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and discretionary model accounts implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Perry Huang is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Republic Investment Management, UBS Financial Services, and other firms. Outside of finance, he has experience in optometry and has spent time involved in extended travel. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and a range of third-party platform arrangements.

Samuel Gagne is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Granite Harbor Advisors, Strategic Advisers LLC, and Fidelity, where he held various capacities from 2015 through 2025. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and customized portfolio construction strategies.

Gloria Ryan is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist and its predecessor entities since 2017 and previously held roles at BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Securities, BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, and COMPASS Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and integrates third-party platforms and AI-enabled tools to support investment decisions.

Scott Doyle is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been associated with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2016. In addition to his work at Guardian, he sells products from other providers when Guardian’s offerings are not suitable for clients. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.

Daniel Garza is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors holding a Series 65 designation. He has professional experience at Riveron Consulting, Ernst & Young, and Ryan LLC, spanning roles from 2015 to 2024. Garza is based in Houston, TX. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-manager approach that combines affiliated and third-party managers, utilizing proprietary research and various investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Ogheneruemu Ogunleye is a financial advisor at RBC Rochdale, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Corebridge Financial and Connor, Clark & Lunn. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, institutions, and government entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisory services, and model delivery. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment approach that combines quantitative and fundamental analysis to tailor portfolios across various asset classes.

Stephen Strake Sr. is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at various Salient entities and Endowment Advisers, spanning nearly two decades prior to joining Hightower. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Ying Fang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at several major health insurance companies including United Health, Aetna Inc, and Humana, and is involved with Inheritguard, LLC, providing education and support on estate planning issues. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios and providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Travis Bashaw is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Houston, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2025, he worked for nine years at Better Homes and Gardens/Gary Greene. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, combining strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios with both passive and active investment exposures.

Georgina Willis is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at PNC Investments since 2021 and previously held roles at BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, BBVA Securities Inc., and Compass Bank from 2016 to 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed notary public and works as a retail floor associate for Burlington. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.