Christopher Perego is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Avondale Wealth Management LLC, Crestmont Private Wealth LLC, and Grinding Technology, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, employing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and custom portfolio construction techniques.

Weslie Hollas is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2010 and at Agia since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and operates Middle School Matchup Houston, a local youth baseball tournament. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and wrap programs through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and overlay services with a focus on technology and model-driven solutions.

Eric Brown is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Houston, TX, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist, USAA, Broadway Bank, LPL Financial, Amherst Holdings, Capco, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and Parallax Investments, LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in their planning approach.

Malcolm Ruben is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, he held roles in real estate and construction, as well as positions at Marriott International. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent and operates a real estate business that includes hosting Airbnbs. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Melani Faulkner is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has four years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Ash Brokerage in an insurance-related capacity. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies, with access to insurance products, alternative investments, and integrated lending options.

Michael Levy is a CFP® with more than 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Kestra Advisory since 2016. He is also the president of TLC Wealth Management, Inc., where he has been involved in insurance product placement since 1997. Levy holds a Series 63 designation and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. 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 investment advice, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets with specialized solutions for large institutional clients.

Allison Lyons is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient. She has held roles at several firms, including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, FSC Securities Corporation, and Stavis & Cohen Private Wealth. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party solutions and specialized offerings through affiliates.

Henry Lartigue III is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Corient, where he has been since 2023, following a 21-year tenure at Avalon Advisors, LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party managers and incorporates risk management tools and alternative investments when appropriate.

David Tran is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he spent 20 years at Flowers Baking Company of Houston. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing a highly centralized platform and model solutions to manage approximately $29.2 billion for nearly 300,000 clients.

Lindsay Phillips is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients to understand their short- and long-term financial goals and assists in developing tailored financial plans. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, holding various roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Central Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Retirement Specialist at VALIC from 2015 to 2017. Lindsay holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional work, she is interested in family activities, parenthood, reading, and traveling.

Tyler Chandler is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at GWFS Equities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, Tyler owns and operates Chandler Carpet Care, a carpet cleaning business. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services connected to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns with an optional managed account solution.

Joseph Webster is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera Planning Partners and has held roles at several affiliated firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Avantax. Webster is also involved with BCOR Administrative Services LLC, where he focuses on client service and collaboration with CPAs. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services within a diversified, document-driven investment process supported by a broad Cetera network.

Andrew Wood is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding the Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Axa Advisors and AGIA, where he is also involved in selling non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning through a large advisor network, employing discretionary unified managed accounts with tax-aware and ESG overlay options.

Angelina Siller is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2011 to 2018 before joining Citigroup in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the executor for an estate, managing fiduciary and probate responsibilities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and oversight committees.

Bryant Tzul is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles including at Parawest Management and Luminate Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors. The firm manages substantial assets and utilizes centralized technology and model solutions as part of its investment approach.

Deborah Jones is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. She is currently with Cetera Planning Partners and has an extensive background including over two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and running her own firm, Jones Tax & Financial Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she serves on the board of a local office association. 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 offers integrated services including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through third-party providers, and utilizes a diversified, document-driven investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Zhizhi Ma is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and has held roles at MIG-MA Investment Group and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Ma is also licensed as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology.

Brian Joiner is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors based in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Salient Partners, L.P. and its affiliated entities, as well as Hightower Securities LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across a range of investment products.

Heather Holland is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, United Planners via Trilogy Wealth Management, and tax specialist work at Dow Chemical. She also operates a tax preparation business serving individuals and a homeowners association in Houston. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party platforms, including digital advisory solutions and integrated lending options.

Brandon Cisneros is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at firms including First Command Advisory Services and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. He is the owner of Mine Mind LLC, a content creation business used for marketing purposes. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver mostly non-discretionary investment management through a large network of advisors.