Andrea Young is a financial advisor at HBW Advisory Services LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked for Gentec Inc for 20 years before retiring in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, Young is also active as an insurance agent selling final expense insurance policies. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in assets and serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a blended investment approach using third-party money managers and model portfolios, and it provides a mix of retail, institutional, and intermediary services, including sub-advisory and retirement-plan subscription offerings.

Douglas Horne is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Alphastar Capital Management LLC and SageGuard Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Horne is also an independent insurance agent with Aspen Wealth Management and operates the Dollars and Sense Radio program. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives, using model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers.

Jesse Dietz is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience currently serving at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC. He has worked at Gibbs Wealth Management since 2023 and has been with Retirement Planners Of Texas, LLC since 2014, where he is also the founder and partner of Retirement Planners of TX Insurance Group, Inc. Outside of advising, he manages this insurance business, soliciting insurance products to clients. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through a model management program that uses third-party platforms and strategists to implement model portfolios. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party model portfolios based on clients’ financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance.

Oanh Ton is a financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Avidian (formerly STA Wealth Management) since 2018, following 17 years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $3.99 billion in assets and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-plan advisory work, utilizing model-based managed solutions and sub-advisors.

Machi Horne is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Foundations, Horne worked at Aspen Wealth Management and held teaching positions at Southwestern University and Second Baptist High School. Horne is also an insurance agent affiliated with Aspen Wealth Management. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion across nearly 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through tailored asset allocations and model portfolios.

Matthew Carlin is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Client One Securities, LLC, and has operated his own firm, Matt Carlin & Associates Dba Carlin Financial Group, since 2010. Outside of finance, he is a self-employed playwright. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives.

David Lee is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and LPL Financial. Lee is also involved in insurance sales through Impact Partners Financial. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for about 29,615 clients through nearly 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies.

Anthony Thornton is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Thornton Wealth Management since 2001 and has held roles at firms including Regulus Financial Group and Summit Financial Group. Thornton is also a licensed insurance agent. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, provides model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to unaffiliated registered advisers and their clients. The firm manages approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies through a sub-advisory platform.

Edward Bautista is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2023, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities, LLC for ten years. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals—often those with prior employer retirement plan relationships—as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates financial planning from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Melissa Hoffman is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 8 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously was employed by the City of Sugar Land for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, Hoffman coaches for the Fort Bend Master Swimming club and serves on the Board of Directors for the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. She also volunteers as a committee member and captain for the Houston Marathon. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a notable focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning and retirement plan advice, managing a blend of in-house and third-party investment strategies using both strategic and tactical approaches.

Antwan Lambert is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity. Lambert is based in Houston, TX. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Robert McDonough is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience and has been associated with firms including Core USA Group since 2013, United Planners' Financial Services since 2011, Insurance Designers of Central TX since 2005, and operates McDonough Financial since 2003. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering a range of advisory models and both fee-based and commission-based options.

Kevin Fuller is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Waypoint Financial, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner and manager of Aimee Fuller Photography LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Brian Petrov is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Pearland, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, including 21 years with New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors. The firm offers multiple advisory program types and delivers predominantly non-discretionary asset management, often integrating advisory services with insurance and annuity products through its affiliation with New York Life.

Jana Albus is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2006. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a variety of advisor-managed and firm-managed investment programs, utilizing a combination of strategic and dynamic approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Eric Jia is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he manages a rental property in Sugar Land, Texas. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Carine Smith is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2006. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, with an advisory model that includes both model-based and customized portfolios.

Eliot Passy Tolar is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Mathnasium Spring, Wfgia, Corseque LLC, Blue Science Pools, Advantage Storage, and service in the U.S. Navy. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Corseque LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with various fee-based wrap programs, model portfolios, and access to third-party money managers.

Sharon Duncan is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and co-owner of Selah Financial Services since 2009. She is also an author of two books, "52 Practical Money Tips" and "Crucial Retirement Questions," and owns Selah Stables, a horse boarding facility. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, compliance, and practice management. The firm offers diverse investment solutions and model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Jeremy Cacciatore is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Missouri City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Securities, BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Cadence Bank, and LPL Financial. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based investment programs, including a discretionary digital offering currently available as an invitation-only pilot for employees with PNC Bank online-banking credentials. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and implements portfolios via approved model strategies using mutual funds and ETFs.