Biniam Keleta is the president of Westcenter Advisors Ltd in Houston, TX, with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Royal Fund Management, LLC, and Ims Financial Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates an insurance agency. Westcenter Advisors Ltd offers discretionary investment management, retirement-plan advisory services including ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) roles, financial planning, and public educational seminars. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, non-profits, and employer retirement plans, combining pension consulting with public workshops and flexible financial planning options.

Guang Li is a financial advisor at Southmore Financial Advisory LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at Shell Oil for eight years. He is also involved as a member of the Houston Tsinghua Alumni Association, a nonprofit alumni group. Southmore Financial Advisory LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with fee-only investment management and financial planning. The firm offers tailored portfolio management using both passive and active strategies, focusing on fundamental analysis and mutual fund/ETF evaluation, and provides written financial plans alongside periodic educational communications.

Eric Sandrock is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving as the sole advisor at Performance Investment Group since 2010. His background includes registration with the NFL Players Association and development of financial planning materials for professional athletes. Performance Investment Group is an independent registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs an academically grounded, passive investment approach emphasizing broad diversification and systematic factor exposures, primarily using institutional mutual funds.

Michael Schellinger is a financial advisor at Synergy Wealth Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 credential and has worked previously at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. Beyond his advisory role, he co-founded Basket Brigade Houston, a nonprofit organization. Synergy Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a financial-planning-driven process combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis to build diversified portfolios and offers both direct portfolio management and discretionary management through third-party platforms.

Sean Butler is the principal advisor at SKB Advisory, LLC in Houston, TX, with seven years of experience in the financial industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at HD Vest Insurance Agency LLC and HD Vest Investment Services. Butler also owns and manages Sean K Butler CPA, LLC, an accounting and tax preparation firm. SKB Advisory provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, value-driven investment approach and offers employer benefit plan services and educational seminars, implementing client portfolios in coordination with a third-party money manager.

Olabode Oniya is a financial advisor at OM Investments in Houston, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, Robert W. Baird & Co., Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo. OM Investments offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services with a focus on ERISA 3(21) fiduciary responsibilities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Darvon Webb is a financial advisor at Retirement Solutions with 25 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Webb also sells life, health, and variable insurance products, dedicating up to half of his time to insurance-related business. Retirement Solutions is an independent, fee-based advisory firm serving primarily individual clients with portfolio management and tailored financial plans. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, manages approximately $12.6 million across about 45 clients, and integrates insurance-policy reviews into its financial planning.

John Thornton is a PFS™ with 33 years at Thornton Financial Management and Services and four years of industry experience as a financial advisor. He is also a CPA and owner of an individual income tax business. Thornton Financial Management provides discretionary, customized portfolio management primarily for individual investors and also serves pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a mix of charting, technical and fundamental analysis with tailored long- and short-term strategies, managing approximately $53.3 million across 140 clients.

David Chow is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Dancourt Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Houston, TX. He has 13 years of industry experience and has managed Dancourt Management since 1998. Chow serves as a trustee for both Van Eck ETF Trust and New York Life MainStay Group of Mutual Funds. Dancourt Management provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients, including corporate pension plans and foundations. The firm employs a long-only, growth-oriented investment approach focused on large-cap and mid-cap equities with an emphasis on companies that pay consistent, growing dividends.

James Crawford Jr. is a financial advisor at JHM Asset Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and worked previously at Fruth Investment Management for seven years before joining JHM Asset Management in 2018. JHM Asset Management is an independent registered investment adviser that offers discretionary investment management and consulting services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate plan participant accounts. The firm creates tailored, long-term investment plans using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and is notable for actively servicing corporate accounts through an outsourced platform.

George Hensley is the sole advisor and managing member at PennLiton Management LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Intrepid Partners, Milton Street Capital, and other firms. PennLiton Management LLC provides discretionary investment management services to accredited individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses a concentrated, long-only model portfolio managed through fundamental, bottom-up analysis, applying similar allocations across accounts with full discretionary trading authority.

Scott Orr is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at SFO Capital, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser based in Houston, TX. His prior experience includes sixteen years at Founders Capital Management, Inc., and he also maintains a CPA practice. SFO Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering tailored long-term investment plans and optional tax preparation services within the firm’s expertise. The firm focuses on a concentrated client base with relatively large account sizes, employing a range of investment instruments aligned with client objectives.

Parthesh Kalathia is a financial advisor at Samju Capital LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in financial advisory services and previously worked in the energy sector, including roles at Portland General Electric Company and Samju Energy Services Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains a separate business as an electricity broker. Samju Capital LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, asset allocation, risk assessment, and financial plan preparation. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employs various investment strategies, and conducts at least quarterly account reviews.

Robin Giles is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is the sole advisor at Apex Wealth Management, LLC and has been with Sage Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. Based in Katy, TX, Giles focuses on providing personalized financial planning and investment management services. Apex Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, through ongoing portfolio management and fee-based planning. The firm emphasizes comprehensive retainer relationships and constructs client-specific Investment Policy Statements, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with regular monitoring and rebalancing aligned to client objectives.

Anasuya Meyer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with JayKay Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2015 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial. JayKay Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on modern portfolio theory and offers discretionary account management along with ERISA-focused fiduciary consulting for retirement plans.

Marisa Ponti is a financial advisor at Ridgeback Capital Management with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in both healthcare and wealth management sectors, including roles at the University of Houston College of Medicine and Vecino Health Centers. Ridgeback Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a managed account program. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and primarily involves engaging sub-advisors who hold discretionary trading authority and conduct ongoing research and portfolio monitoring.

Frank Lee is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cypress Asset Management Inc in Houston, TX. He has been with Cypress since 1996, contributing over 30 years to the firm. Cypress Asset Management is an independent SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $455.8 million for about 71 clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-driven investment approach across customized equity and fixed-income strategies, and also provides sub-advisory services to broker-dealers and trust companies.

Donald Wellings is a financial advisor at Strategic Advisory Services, L.L.C. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including at Shepherds Theological Seminary and Range Leather Company. Strategic Advisory Services, L.L.C. provides discretionary wealth management to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing over $184 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers portfolio management, oversight of third-party money managers, and financial planning services that include retirement distribution planning, frequently utilizing SEI Investments’ institutional programs with customized asset allocations.

Scott Mann is a financial advisor at VIA IV Investments, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mann Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he hosts a monthly question-and-answer radio show called Money Show with Scott Mann. VIA IV Investments provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and serves institutions, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses proprietary indexed model portfolios and offers both traditional and digital advisory programs with a focus on transparency and performance-based fees.

Jeffrey Feinberg is a financial advisor at Incomar Investments, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Incomar Investments, L.P. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and secretary for Luxury Lodges, Inc., a mobile home and recreational vehicle park. Incomar Investments, LLC provides discretionary wealth and portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth and individual clients, as well as trusts, estates, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis and offers access to non-traditional and non-public investments through institutional platforms.