Robert Koort is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Childress Capital Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co for 18 years and at Appian Way Asset Management / Koort Research for three years. Childress Capital Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, institutions, trusts, qualified purchasers, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, tactical asset allocation, and the use of derivatives and alternative investments where appropriate.

Rosalie Groendes is a financial advisor at Haven Wealth Group in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Haven Wealth Group since 2015, working as part of a nine-advisor team. Haven Wealth Group provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, foundations, pension and 401(k) plans, and some corporations. The firm emphasizes direct selection of individual stocks and bonds, tailoring asset allocations to client risk tolerance and financial needs, and integrates both income-producing and growth-oriented investments in its portfolios.

Zachary Majors is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Centric Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2016, and previously affiliated with Cetera Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Majors provides consulting services through Majors Family Holdings LLC, focusing on business growth and operational efficiency. Centric Advisors offers portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and utilizes a range of trading strategies including margin, short sales, and options.

Steven Hobbs is a financial advisor at Managed Financial Services Corp., Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Financial Services Corp., Inc. since 1999. Managed Financial Services Corporation serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporate pension and profit-sharing plans and other institutional entities. The firm manages investments through a seven-advisor team that uses a committee-based approach incorporating proprietary scorecards and Modern Portfolio Theory criteria to guide portfolio decisions.

Terri Canterbury is a financial advisor with Kingwood Investment Group in Galveston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at NEXT Financial Group, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Alegent Health Care Systems. In addition to her advisory work, she operates Gulf View Insurance Solutions as an insurance agent and provides healthcare navigation consulting. Kingwood Investment Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, tailoring investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance. The firm employs a small team approach, managing approximately $120 million in discretionary assets and offering both direct management and third-party sub-advisor services.

Jeremy Schlanger is a financial advisor with Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Aurelia Weems, CPA. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor at Lonestar College System and owns Schlanger Capital Management LLC. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients with a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of third-party research and internally developed portfolio models, offering tailored investment solutions that may include ETFs, structured products, alternative investments, and specialized tax-management techniques.

William Calvin is a financial advisor at Haven Wealth Group in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Haven Wealth Group since 2009. Haven Wealth Group provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, foundations, pension and 401(k) plans, and some corporations. The firm emphasizes direct selection of individual stocks and bonds, tailoring asset allocations to clients’ risk tolerance and needs, and combines portfolio oversight with plan-level advice.

Nicole Riney is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Oak Harvest Investment Services since 2019. Prior to joining Oak Harvest, she worked for the Houston Municipal Employee Pension System for ten years. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Oak Harvest Insurance Services, where she sells annuities and various insurance products. Oak Harvest Investment Services provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan sponsor services to individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and offers customized investment programs using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Devoda Owens is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at RIA Advisors in Houston, TX. His prior roles include positions at Clarity Financial, Prime Capital Financial, Linscomb Wealth, and Morgan Stanley. RIA Advisors provides fee-based portfolio management and financial planning to individual clients, charitable organizations, small businesses, and tax-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.53 billion in assets and employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, value investing, and Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment approach.

Kelley Mckenna is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Childress Capital Advisors, LLC since 2022. Prior to this, she worked for seven years at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated. Childress Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $826 million across 327 client accounts. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional clients using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with active and passive investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and options within separately managed accounts.

Blair Greenwood is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Awaken Wealth Partners LLC in Houston, TX. Prior to joining Awaken Wealth Partners in 2026, he worked at Thrivent Advisor Network and Thrivent Financial for a total of six years. Outside of his advisory role, Greenwood is involved in volleyball coaching and training, including camp coaching for Baylor University volleyball and conducting private volleyball lessons and high school clinics. Awaken Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan advisory to individuals, high net worth individuals, estates, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $237 million in discretionary assets and customizes portfolios based on clients’ objectives using fundamental analysis and a primarily long-term investment approach.

Richard Walker is a financial advisor with Managed Financial Services Corp., Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Managed Financial Services Corp., Inc. since 1997. Managed Financial Services Corporation, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management for individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients, focusing on mutual funds and annuity products. The firm uses a formal, committee-driven investment process and tailored asset allocation strategies, managing approximately $56.7 million across its client base.

Daniel Whitty is a financial advisor at RIA Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invesco from 2019 to 2021 and was involved with Fix UR Gadget from 2013 to 2019. RIA Advisors provides fee-based portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, small businesses, and tax-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.53 billion in assets and employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, value investing, and Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment approach.

Cindy Yac is a financial advisor at FCA Corp with a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with FCA Corp since 2016. FCA Corp provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, managed entities, and open-end investment companies. The firm employs a fundamental and macroeconomic approach to create customized portfolios and serves as the investment adviser to the Commonwealth International Series Trust.

Thomas Pewtress is a financial advisor at Skybound Wealth USA with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked primarily with Skybound Wealth Management and its affiliated entities since 2018, with prior experience at Beacon Global Advisor Network and deVere Acuma. Skybound Wealth USA serves individuals, families, and internationally mobile clients by providing investment management, financial planning, and cross-border pension advice, including UK pension transfers and ongoing pension management. The firm uses a centralized investment governance framework and typically manages most client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Gregory Bickhart is a financial advisor with Awaken Wealth Partners LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of advisory services, he is the owner of Arborbrook Consultants of GA, LLC, which manages expenses related to his affiliated businesses. Awaken Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, estates, and trusts with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan advisory. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives, generally employs a long-term investment approach with fundamental analysis, and may use external managers while overseeing those relationships.

Patrick Wehrly is a financial advisor at SageGuard Financial Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at SageGuard Financial Group since 2014, with prior experience operating his own office since 1993. Outside of advising, he owns a charter yacht business and a self-storage facility in Spring, TX, and provides income tax preparation services as an enrolled agent. SageGuard Financial Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, employing both fundamental and technical analysis across a range of model strategies and asset allocations.

William Kopp is a financial advisor with Freedom Day Solutions, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and UBS Financial Services. Freedom Day Solutions provides investment management primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and offers retirement plan consulting, sub-advisory services, and estate-planning support. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios that include ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and, for eligible clients, digital assets.

Gary Alden is a financial advisor with Kingwood Investment Group and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including positions at NEXT Financial Group, LPL Financial, and UBS Financial Services. Alden has been with Kingwood Investment Group since 2024. Kingwood Investment Group is an SEC-registered advisory team that serves individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $126.5 million across about 244 relationships. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory oversight, using tailored investment strategies including asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading.

Travis Verdin is a financial advisor with Sage Capital Advisors, LLC in Tomball, TX, holding a Series 65 credential and over 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Sage Capital Advisors since 2015 and also owns T1 Computer Services, a non-investment related business providing IT monitoring and maintenance. Sage Capital Advisors serves pension and profit-sharing plans, plan sponsors, participants, individuals, families, and certain nonprofit clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, participant education, financial planning, and other consulting services with a value-oriented investment approach that utilizes equities, ETFs, fixed income, tactical strategies, and third-party managers tailored to client objectives.