Jillian Nel is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as Director of Financial Planning at Inscription Capital, LLC. She has held roles at Emerson Equity LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and has been involved with Inscription Capital since 2019. Nel is also an academic director and instructor for the CFP® program at the Glasscock School for Continuing Studies at Rice University. Inscription Capital serves individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals, family offices, trusts, and private foundations, managing approximately $1.56 billion in assets. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through a personalized, committee-driven investment process that incorporates a range of asset classes and implementation options.

Allison Brand is a CFP® professional at Inscription Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Connors Wealth Management, Oak Harvest Financial Group, Houston ISD, and Bama Bounders. Inscription Capital, LLC provides holistic financial planning and investment management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.05 billion in assets and employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach implemented by an investment committee that utilizes diversified portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, structured products, and alternative investments.

Patricio Gomez is a financial advisor at Alterna Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Alterna Wealth Management, he was involved in real estate with Bright Lakes and is the owner of House of Regent LLC, a real estate management company. Alterna Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, institutions, and charitable organizations, emphasizing a disciplined, global approach to asset allocation and diversification through quantitative analysis and dynamic investment models.

Laura Spencer is a financial advisor at Goodman Financial Corporation with one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Goodman Financial, she worked at Chara Christian Dance Academy and had an eight-year period without employment. Goodman Financial provides discretionary investment management and targeted financial advisory services to individuals, trusts and estates, endowments, corporations, and pension plans. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach focused on customized portfolios of individual equities and bonds to enhance tax efficiency and income predictability.

Colton Cockerell is a financial advisor at LVZ, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at NEXT Financial Group for nine years. Outside of advising, he is involved with the Sharer McKinley Group, where he handles insurance-related sales including life insurance and long-term care. LVZ, Inc. serves over 2,400 client relationships through a team of 17 advisors managing approximately $1.125 billion in assets. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a range of portfolio styles that incorporate ETFs, mutual funds, and direct indexing, and applies a combination of fundamental and technical analysis within a top-down framework.

Philip Moran is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a principal at Portfolio Advisory Council, L.L.C. in Houston, Texas, where he has worked since 1999. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Moran serves as a board member of the SMU Cox School of Business and holds leadership roles with nonprofit organizations including AESC and the KU Alumni Association. Portfolio Advisory Council, L.L.C. provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm employs a growth-and-income investment approach using a range of securities and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its portfolio management.

Desiree Meixueiro Luna is a financial advisor with GBM Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at GBM International, Inc. and Grupo Bursátil Mexicano, Casa de Bolsa SA de CV. GBM Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses fundamental analysis to construct customized portfolios across a range of strategies and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, with particular expertise in serving non-U.S. clients.

Ignacio Sunderland Portilla is a financial advisor at Alterna Wealth Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Argenta Capital Management, LLC and Trinity University. Alterna Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined, global approach to asset allocation and diversification using dynamic models and a combination of quantitative analysis, technical methods, and an in-house trading desk.

Isabella Gomez is a financial advisor at Goodman Financial Corporation with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goodman Financial, she worked at Three Chords Wealth Management Advisors and Willis Johnson & Associates. She also has experience in education, having worked at the University of Houston and Conroe High School. Goodman Financial provides discretionary investment management and targeted financial advisory services to individuals, trusts and estates, endowments, corporations, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, bottom-up investment process implemented through customized portfolios with direct holdings in individual equities and bonds.

Paul Dixon is a financial advisor with Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Sovereign Wealth Advisors since 2015 and concurrently with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he has participated in paid opinion research and market research activities. Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities, managing portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed-income securities using a mix of analytical methods. The firm offers ongoing portfolio management, written financial plans, retirement plan consulting, and access to sponsored and platform-based investment programs.

Joaquin Barthel Medina is a financial advisor at Banorte Asset Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Bank and BBVA affiliates spanning over a decade. Banorte Asset Management, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, including trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, with a client focus in Latin America, particularly Mexican citizens. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through diverse investment programs and utilizes a range of securities and model portfolios tailored to client needs.

Sebastian Eccles is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Life Line Wealth Management LLC in Houston, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Factory Capital, LLC, Kayne Anderson Rudnick, BLISK Financial Group/Spire Investment Partners, and Morgan Stanley. Life Line Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving primarily individual clients, trusts, and privately held small business entities. The firm employs a passive, asset-allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using a variety of investment vehicles tailored to client risk profiles and objectives.

Steven Goodman is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Goodman Financial Corporation since 2015, including a period leading the GFC Quantified Alpha, LP from 2023 to 2024. The firm provides discretionary investment management and supplemental financial advisory services to individuals, trusts, endowments, corporations, and retirement plans. Goodman Financial Corporation manages approximately $865 million across about 275 client relationships, employing a customized, risk-aware investment process that integrates fundamental research and macro analysis, primarily through individual equities and bonds.

Mashal Lakhani is a financial advisor with Goodman Financial Corporation in Houston, TX, holding three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goodman Financial, Lakhani worked at Precise Process Consulting, the University of Houston, West Road Dental, and Speck Orthodontics. Goodman Financial provides discretionary investment management and targeted financial advisory services to individuals, trusts and estates, endowments, corporations, and pension plans. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental, bottom-up research implemented through customized portfolios favoring individual equities and bonds to seek tax efficiency and predictable income.

Miranda O’Keefe is a financial advisor at 15 Wealth Advisors LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab and Invesco Advisers, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Wealth Fusion Inc, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 15 Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and employer-focused retirement plan consulting. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a variety of analytical methods and typically recommends ETFs, with services delivered under written agreements and ongoing monitoring.

Jose Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Banorte Asset Management, Inc. based in Houston, TX, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Banorte Asset Management, Banorte Ventures Ltd., Banorte Securities International, PNC Investments, BBVA Securities Inc., and other affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and passive investor in Roycel, LLC. Banorte Asset Management, Inc., operating as Banorte Wealth Advisors, provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolios and model portfolios through both traditional management and a white-label digital platform, serving a largely international client base with a focus on Latin America.

Timothy Sharer is a financial advisor at LVZ, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at NEXT Financial Group, Inc., Advanced Planning, Inc., and Independent Advisers Group Corp. Outside of advising, he is an author and owner of a business involved in life insurance and annuity sales. LVZ, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and third-party manager selection for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.125 billion in assets across over 2,400 client relationships and offers a range of portfolio styles that combine fundamental and technical analysis within a top-down framework.

Maria Hernandez is a financial advisor with Banorte Asset Management, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at PNC Investments, Insigneo Advisory Services, and BBVA Compass Insurance Agency. She has been with Banorte since 2025. Banorte Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, including trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, with a client base concentrated in Latin America. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing customized model portfolios across various asset classes and a white-label digital advisory platform.

Neal Britt is a financial advisor with Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2005 and has been with Sovereign Wealth Advisors since 2015. Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm manages diversified portfolios using a combination of analytical methods and offers both direct management and access to multiple sponsored programs and third-party managers.

Michael Richter is a financial advisor with Arkos Global Advisors, LLC in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Archetype Wealth Partners, LLC and BDO USA, LLP. Outside of advising, he serves as chairman of the board for the charity Second Wind and is a board member of The Barnabas Group. Arkos Global Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with both internal and third-party research to create diversified, goal-oriented portfolios, serving both retail and high-net-worth clients.