Shaun Taylor is the principal of Taylor Williams Private Wealth Management LLC in Tomball, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Centric Advisors LLC, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of financial services, he is involved in sports and entertainment activities through Taylor Williams Worldwide, coaching youth in basketball, golf, track & field, and baseball, as well as DJing events. Taylor Williams Private Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, ERISA retirement-plan advisory services, and financial planning to retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm integrates security analysis techniques with client-specific objectives and offers pension consulting and plan services, including acting in a limited-scope 3(21) fiduciary capacity.

Kevin Jessurum is the principal of Jessurum Capital, a state-registered investment adviser based in Miami, FL. He holds the CFA® designation and a Series 65 license, with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding Jessurum Capital, he held roles at Visa Business Plans, Red Crane Management, Sierra Capital, Vie Management, and Florida International University. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the National Youth Advocate Program, providing foster care case management. Jessurum Capital offers portfolio management and tailored investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and trusts. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach focused on asset allocation, diversification, and risk management across a broad range of investment instruments.

Alex Gardener is a CFP® professional and registered investment advisor with Encourage Financial LLC in Atlanta, GA. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Edelman Financial Engines. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved with Smart Aleck Films LLC since 2009. Encourage Financial LLC offers wealth management services including financial planning, portfolio management, and educational workshops for individuals, high-net-worth households, and small businesses. The firm employs a blended investment approach utilizing Core + Satellite, Modern Portfolio Theory, and passive management, managing portfolios on a nondiscretionary basis with a focus on risk analysis.

William Ake is a financial advisor at Van Ake Capital LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Van Ake Capital since 2017, following positions at Western International Securities, Inc. and Fort Sheridan Advisors. Van Ake Capital LLC provides fee-based portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and small business entities. The firm manages approximately $23 million across a limited number of client relationships, offering personalized asset management and employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside option strategies when appropriate.

Brock Miller is a financial advisor with Building Wealth Financial Advisory LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and entering the industry with no prior advisory experience. His background includes service in the United States Air Force, two years at a regional bank, and over a decade in the Paris School District. He operates "Building Wealth with Brock," a personal finance education and digital media brand that produces online content on budgeting, investing fundamentals, and financial literacy. Building Wealth Financial Advisory LLC provides fee-only fiduciary financial planning and non-discretionary investment advice to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and trusts. The firm emphasizes long-term, tax-efficient portfolios using low-cost, diversified passive ETFs and follows a compensation model focused on hourly, fixed-fee, and subscription services without commissions or custody of client assets.

Jimmy Wong is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with JSW Global Capital Group and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Crown Capital Securities, LP. Wong also operates Ivory Global Capital Group, an independent investment advisory firm he started in 1990. JSW Global Capital Group is a small independent adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm provides financial planning and investment supervisory services primarily on a non-discretionary basis, employing various analytical methods and asset-allocation strategies while allowing clients to set investment restrictions.

Steven Gilbert is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Gilbert Wealth, an independent firm he has led since 2021. Prior to founding Gilbert Wealth, he worked at CX Institutional, CPM Group, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Gilbert Wealth offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment strategy focuses on passive management using index funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, with options for direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting integrated into ongoing financial planning.

My journey in Financial Services began 27 years ago when I graduated from Baylor University. I studied Economics and Quantitative Business Analysis and knew I wanted to work in Financial Services. That led to my first Financial Advisor role with American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise). Over the years I have held numerous positions at different Investment and Advisory firms. I've had the opportunity to learn from some of the best advisors in the industry. Over that time, I formed my core investment beliefs, and I am now thrilled to incorporate them into SF Planning Group LLC. I believe that everyone should have a personalized and sound financial plan. Your plan should be custom, straightforward and stress free. I aim to provide my clients with a financial and investment plan that enables them to live a stress-free financial life and focus on what matters most to them.

Aaron Farrell is a financial advisor at Quantca Financial with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Comcast for nine years and has led Sapien LLC as CEO since 2021. Farrell also serves as CFO and volunteer board member for Volunteers for Ukraine Inc, a charity providing humanitarian aid. Quantca Financial offers discretionary portfolio management through an automated, algorithm-driven platform for retail, accredited, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes quantitative models with market-timing and tactical allocation features, using a web-based interface for client engagement and offering both standard AUM fees and performance-based fee structures.

Harold Simansky is the sole advisor at Simansky Investments, LLC, an independent firm based in Brookline, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 23 years of industry experience, including roles in management consulting, a residential energy-efficiency startup, and part-time work as a business-school admissions consultant. He has been involved with Educational Investments, LLC since 2003. Simansky Investments is a fee-only advisory firm serving primarily individuals and families with investment management and financial planning. The firm employs an evidence-based, low-cost passive investment approach using index funds and manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis, emphasizing alignment with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Jean Luc Bourdon is a financial advisor at Lucent Wealth Planning, LLC in Santa Barbara, CA, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lucent Wealth Planning since 2018 and previously operated as a sole proprietor and at BrightPath Wealth Planning. Lucent Wealth Planning provides wealth management, discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and low-turnover passive funds.

Richard Omobogie is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been the owner and principal advisor at Zuwa Financial LLC since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as the owner and CEO of Zuwa Tax Consulting LLC, dedicating half of his time to this concurrent accounting and tax practice. Zuwa Financial LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business clients. The firm uses primarily passive, asset-allocation strategies and integrates its tax consulting expertise to support coordinated tax planning alongside investment management.

Eric Burns is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, covering areas such as wealth management, lending, and banking. Eric focuses on offering comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual client goals, including family wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Eric earned a Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Arizona State University. He is committed to honesty, simplicity, and transparency in his practice, aiming to help clients make smart financial decisions that positively impact their lives and legacies. Eric works in Scottsdale, Arizona, and lives in Gilbert with his wife and three children. Outside of his professional work, Eric participates in community activities, including volunteering with local organizations such as Gilbert Youth Sports. His personal interests include camping, golfing, ice hockey, and spending time with his family.

Ana Olaya is a financial advisor at Uncaged Impact with Series 65 credentials and experience dating back to 2014. Her prior roles include positions at CK Blueshift LLC and First Affirmative Financial. Uncaged Impact provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes values-driven investing and philanthropic planning, combining passive and active strategies with ESG considerations and offering both ongoing advice and limited-scope consulting engagements.

James Duby is a financial advisor at Purpose Capital LLC in Goochland, VA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has over a decade of industry experience, including thirteen years at Markel Group Inc. and time as an independent advisor before founding Purpose Capital. Purpose Capital LLC offers fee-based fiduciary financial guidance primarily to self-directed investors, including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, couples, and families. The firm focuses on strategic financial planning and education, employing a passive, long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis.

Elizabeth Landau is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. She has been the sole advisor at Landau Advisory LLC since 2015. Landau Advisory LLC is an independent, fee-only firm that provides hourly and project-based financial planning services to individuals and families without requiring minimums. The firm also offers customizable financial education workshops for employers and other organizations, focusing on long-term, diversified investment strategies using low-cost index funds and ETFs.

Jude Kee is a financial advisor at Kee Huchok Wealth Management LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been affiliated with Kee Huchok & Co, Inc. since 1989. Kee Huchok Wealth Management serves institutional and private clients through a co-advisory model that integrates financial planning, trust wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm focuses on client coordination and the selection and monitoring of independent managers, working alongside Pinnacle Advisors for portfolio implementation and asset management.

Walter Romatowski is a CFP® certificant with 18 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Castellan Financial Advisors in Newcastle, CA. He has worked at Castellan Wealth Management, Inc. since 2007. Castellan Financial Advisors provides fee-only financial planning and investment services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach with non-discretionary asset management, using mutual funds and ETFs combined with fundamental and technical analysis.

Hi, I’m Ryan Kelly, founder & CEO of Aries Financial Navigators. I am a fee-only financial planner, investment manager, & tax professional based in Lititz, PA. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Pennsylvania State University, I went on to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, the received the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning, & the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® mark from the Center for Fiduciary Studies. I began my career in financial services in 2007, becoming a Registered Representative before transitioning to an independent multi-family office RIA in the Philadelphia area, where I focused on portfolio management & comprehensive financial planning for high-net-worth individuals & families. After specializing in planning areas including Social Security, Medicare, & in-depth tax planning & preparation, I moved back to my hometown of Lititz, PA to work with a local fee-only RIA focusing on retirees. In 2019, I started Aries Financial Navigators to bring my vision of the ideal client experience and service model to life. Serving as a consultant to my former colleagues, I am part of a collaborative team with decades of experience while maintaining flexibility & independence. Our mission is to partner with clients & deliver incredible value by providing the highest quality services & meaningful results.

Jyote Patel is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at Harbor Wealth Management in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Prior to founding Harbor Wealth Management in 2016, Patel has operated Create A Bela Life Coaching since 2013, offering well-being and empowerment life coaching services. Harbor Wealth Management provides investment management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs an asset-class allocation strategy with long-term, low-turnover portfolios, utilizing Buckingham’s Structured Investing Advantage program and Dimensional Fund Advisors sub-advised funds, while managing client assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis.