Sarah Quinn is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career has been predominantly with Commonwealth Financial Network, where she has worked in multiple periods since 2016, including her current role at PlanWise Financial Group since 2026. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with various managed-account programs, access to third-party managers, and comprehensive back-office services.

Fred Thomas is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation in Austin, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 22 years of industry experience and has been with Planmember since 2013. Thomas is also the owner of Thomas & Associates Advanced Estate Planners, a firm specializing in estate planning and insurance products since 1998, and serves on the board of the Diana Special Utility District, a public agency involved in water acquisition and distribution. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through its PlanMember Asset Allocation Portfolios. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Richard Hana is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 51 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Commonwealth Financial Network and extensive work with various insurance companies. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a real estate office space in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and plan-level investment advice. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Meri Mora is a ChFC® and Series 66-licensed advisor with Kestra Advisory, bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Mora serves on the City of Hurst Texas Neighborhood and Community Advisory Board. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Lovess Henry is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining CWM, Henry worked at LPL Financial and spent over a decade at Sigma Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is also a commissioned notary. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios supported by an in-house Investment Committee and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan solutions.

Jacob Kruse is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Austin, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles within various entities of Bankers Life since 2019, preceded by experience at Noren Thermal Solutions and Vantage Marketing. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manage portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ruben Benavides is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, BBVA Securities Inc., and COMPASS Bank from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and landlord of a rental property unrelated to his investment activities. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Samuel Yarian is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Equity Services, Integrated Financial Concepts, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, Hornor Townsend & Kent, and Motley Fool. Yarian has ownership in a small insurance-related business that is currently inactive. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, supporting clients with extensive due diligence and a broad range of third-party management platforms.

Brian Esway is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Austin, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. Esway has been with Eagle Strategies since 2006 and is also affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a youth baseball coach for Western Hills Little League. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and corporate and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis and offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, operating within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Charlie Hasel is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Element Wealth Advisors and in other financial planning support roles. He assists financial advisors in client relationship management and financial planning. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party solutions within a supervisory framework.

Brian Nieuwlandt is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Shelton Financial Group, USA Financial Securities Corporation, and Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he plays guitar in a local band named Fansler Kid Band. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients that include large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Elad Goren is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory Services. His prior experience includes 12 years at Sagepoint Financial Advisors. He is involved in teaching retirement planning classes aimed at pre-retirees and retirees. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional clients and plan sponsors, with services spanning fiduciary oversight, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves unique clients such as sovereign wealth funds.

Lori Mezzetti is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Myles Wealth Management, Sii, and Myles Financial Services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients that include sovereign wealth funds.

James Martinus is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Kestra Advisory and previously worked at Heritage Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, Eagle Strategies, and NYLife Securities. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and manages a range of investment platforms, serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds and other large institutional investors.

Eric Pucciarelli is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of EDP Consulting, LLC, which provides coaching to advisors on business systematization and client communication. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors as well as individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions.

James Maguire IV is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He is also president and sole operator of Ivy Advisor Group, Inc., a corporation he uses to conduct business and for tax purposes. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and pooled plan solutions. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and supports multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions.

Joel Lange is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc., where he has worked since 2018, following prior experience at Bell Wealth Management, Inc. from 2009 to 2021. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a variety of implementation strategies such as ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.

James Wolslager is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with &PARTNERS, having joined in 2025, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing several full-service restaurant businesses in Austin, Texas. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm combines investment advisory and brokerage services, offering portfolio management through both proprietary models and third-party managers, and employs fundamental, technical, and quantitative investment analysis.

David Peerboom is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Kestra Advisory and previously worked with Heritage Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional clients, including sovereign wealth funds.

Michelle Merkel is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in financial advising. She currently works with Kestra Advisory and founded Merkel Financial Services, where she has provided investment and insurance advisory services since 1992. Merkel is also involved in community activities as a committee member of the Childhood League Center. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and manages multiple investment platforms, serving clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.