Phimporn Tobchan is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Austin Private Wealth, Sushi Junai Omakase, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, she has experience in the hospitality industry, including sushi and Thai cuisine restaurants. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and private-market investment options, alongside retirement plan consulting and tax planning services.

Julie Weekley is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2016. Additionally, she is an insurance agent involved in soliciting and servicing life insurance and annuity products. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and manages a wide array of investment platforms and third-party solutions.

Manfred Von Ehrenfried II is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Austin, TX. He has been with Transamerica since 2016 and is also an author of several aerospace books. Von Ehrenfried has served as a director for the Manned Spaceflight Operations Association and contributes to the National Space Society’s AD Astra Magazine. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Anna Thouin is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Ameriprise - Ecclesiastes Wealth Partners and Charles Schwab, along with periods dedicated to full-time education. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab, delivering advice using standard asset allocation models and research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Michael Phillips is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Prospera Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and owner of Optima Wealth Management, LLC, providing investment advice and managing retail client services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment solutions supported by due diligence and serves large institutional investors alongside retail clients.

Nathan Williams is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services. His work history also includes roles outside finance, such as at the Minneapolis Park Board and Irrigation Doctor. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients. The firm provides a wide range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and pooled plan solutions, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Brian Eckeberger is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2017, following six years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer on the board of the Whiffletree Neighborhood Association. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, benchmarking, and employee education, supporting clients such as large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

James Smith is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Indigo LLC, and Voya Financial Advisors. He is also an independent insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. 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 services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, with approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management and a notable client base that includes sovereign wealth funds.

Daniel Sparta is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory. He previously worked at Axial Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Sparta Financial, a business focused on fixed insurance sales and service. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan design, benchmarking, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Eric Duncan is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously with Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in managing small office properties and related business entities. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers comprehensive services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and vendor benchmarking, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets, serving notably large institutional clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Sue Anna Piedra is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Oppenheimer since 2019 and previously spent 15 years at Merrill. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, consulting, and retirement planning.

Nancy Hayes is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 43 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for eight years and INVEST Financial Corp for thirty years. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Kathryn Medeiros is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in financial services, currently affiliated with Kestra Advisory. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. She is a principal member of TORCH Family Office, providing consulting services related to family office and executive support, and serves on the boards of Advisors in Philanthropy and the Special Needs Support Center. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a range of institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan design, benchmarking, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Gene Dooley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, based in Austin, TX, and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Dooley serves on the advisory council of Thornburg Investment Management and is involved with Seton 50, a nonprofit supporting Dell Seton Medical Center. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Curtis Mazer is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 50 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services and OSAIC. Mazer provides advisory services that include tax and retirement planning and is also the owner of a firm specializing in qualified retirement plans. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, providing services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions. The firm serves large institutional investors and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Emma Melone is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Austin, TX. She holds the Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, LLC, Cintas Corporation, and Illinois State University. D.A. Davidson & Co. serves a diverse client base including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services under fiduciary standards, including retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Brady Scott is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has held roles at The Baldwin Group, US Retirement Partners, Inc., and Riata Financial, among others. Outside his advisory work, he is involved in insurance and employee benefits administration through affiliated businesses. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Armando Hernandez is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2010. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios.

Mitchell Shubert is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Round Rock, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2014 and is also associated with Agia, where he serves as an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed models and operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors.

Christopher Consoli is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Bank of America and Merrill. He is based in Austin, TX. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach includes integrated planning and managed account solutions aligned with Empower’s administrative platforms.