Hance Evans is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory. He previously worked for over 30 years at Hornor Townsend & Kent LLC. Outside of his financial advising role, he occasionally assists with maintenance at a small marina owned by his wife. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Journey Mc Kelvey is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, Journey worked at Genpact LLC, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and several other companies across various industries. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients, using an integrated service model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Steven Wilson is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial planner at Kestra Advisory. His prior roles include positions at UBS and Charles Schwab. Wilson also teaches as an adjunct professor at Hood College. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to both institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and plan-level investment advice while managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Ryan Weise is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kestra Advisory Services LLC and Kestra Investment Services LLC since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and Hancock Whitney Bank, where he worked from 2011 to 2022. He is also involved with Centura Advisors in a financial advisory capacity. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets with a client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Ronald Mcneese Jr. is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at BCG Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and trains law enforcement officers in the discipline. 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 portfolio management, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets, serving large institutional clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Barry Lacina is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2017 and was self-employed from 2009 to 2017. Outside of finance, Lacina is involved in film production as the owner of Happyness Films, LLC. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with advisory services that encompass equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios delivered through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Juan Garcia is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and North Capital Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Garcia is licensed as an attorney and provides legal counsel on estate planning and business matters. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Benjamin Blakelock is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2013 and also serves as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Wilson Williams is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of advisory work, Williams serves on the fundraising committee for White Bluff Chapel, a Christian church, supporting their building expansion campaign. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and portfolio management strategies aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Delaney II is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and First Command Financial Services. Delaney also serves as a research assistant and facilitator at Boston University and provides compliance consulting for Peter Elish Investment Securities. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and manages multiple investment platforms, serving clients that include large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Jeremy Patin is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, LLC in 2021, he worked at LPL Financial for seven years. He is also the owner and advisor of First Investment Services, LLC, where he engages in insurance and managerial activities. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds and providing complex investment solutions within a structured supervisory framework.

Trenton Williams is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Paychex. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and employee education, supporting multiple management platforms and serving large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Jeffrey Ricks is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Evergreen Wealth Management Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, technology, and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and offering model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Christopher Gurnee is an investment advisor with Kestra Advisory Services in Austin, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2018 and previously at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. and Cornerstone Financial & Associates, Inc., where he also serves as president. Gurnee holds a board member position with Cornerstone Management Group, Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Neal Bobba is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Macmillan Learning for ten years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Mark Burgdorf is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at firms including Cetera and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer board member for Helping Hands Midwest and operates a business consulting practice. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education. The firm manages complex investment solutions and serves notable clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Kevin Weaver is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Austin, TX, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years and Austin Private Wealth, LLC for 4 years before joining Cerity Partners in 2026. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base, including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Cesar Valenzuela is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Austin, TX, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, Cetera Advisor Networks, United Capital Financial Advisers, and Girard Securities. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referrals, using Charles Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Nia Alexandria is a financial advisor at Corient with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Capital Advisors, Inc. and American Century Investment Services, Inc. before joining Corient in 2026. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and continuous portfolio monitoring supported by risk management tools.

Kenneth Anderson is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience and has been with Kestra since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Threewide Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.