Madeline Weber is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Wilmington, DE, holding a Series 66 credential and over a year of experience at Kestra. Her prior roles include work at Black Cactus and involvement with Deer Park Tavern and Goodness Bowls. She also served at the University of Delaware and Avalon Yacht Club in recent years. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and various institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base, including sovereign wealth funds.

Yi Mandeville Ott is a CFP® professional based in Austin, Texas, with one year of industry experience. Ott has worked primarily at Mariner Wealth Advisors, with previous roles at Dimensional Fund Advisors, Lisa Rhynes CPA, Santa Francis Hospital, and Stillwater Family Pharmacy. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, utilizing customized portfolios supported by an internal investment team and third-party managers.

Mark Mann is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Before joining Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, LLC in 2021, he worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 14 years. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad mix of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, employee education, and pooled plan solutions, serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds and managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Jasen Wallace is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Exencial Wealth Advisors LLC, Ameritas Advisory Services, and Weinheimer Wealth Management. He is an ex officio director of the YMBL Sunshine Foundation, which aligns with the Austin Sunshine Camps’ strategic goals. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and related services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated accounting, legal, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Brandon Grocki is a CFP® certificant with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kestra Advisory. His prior work includes roles at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in political service as a district representative for the Millstone Township Republican Committee. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including very large institutional investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, supported by due diligence on recommended investments and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Paisley Jones is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and also works with KESTRA Investment Services, LLC since 2015. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of 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.

James Mahoney III is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC since 2016. He is also the principal of Northampton Financial Services, where he provides consulting and financial planning for individuals and small businesses. Outside of his advisory roles, he coaches competitive skiing at Berkshire East, a ski resort, and serves as an assistant coach for the Northampton High School ski team. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, benchmarking, and employee education, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets with a client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Elizabeth De Latorre is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. from 2016 to 2019 before joining TIAA-CREF in 2019. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers 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 combines point-in-time financial planning with ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Shaun Kimball is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked for CUSO Financial Services, LP and Empower Federal Credit Union over a span of 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Kimball owns Momentum Strategic Wealth, LLC, which provides investment advice and insurance services. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients, providing services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including sovereign wealth funds.

Teresa Hoffman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she engages in public speaking on financial topics. Her firm, Park Avenue Securities LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial and business consulting. The firm utilizes proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports various account-level services such as lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Sara Norell is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently an advisor at Kestra Advisory, where she has worked since 2017. Prior to Kestra, she held roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Michael Erpelding. Outside of her primary advisory work, Norell is involved as a registered representative and client manager with affiliated investment groups, including The KNW Group and NFP. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients that include sovereign wealth funds and large institutional investors.

Yehuda Gross is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 11 years of industry experience and holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Kestra in 2020, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2020. Gross is active in community organizations, serving on the board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and chairing the Professional Advisory Committee at the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad range of institutional and individual clients, offering services that include fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Ann Conrad is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of advising, she was the owner of Conrad Creative Copy, LLC, a copywriting business that has been dormant since May 2022. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice programs and investment education focused on asset allocation and retirement planning. The firm uses proprietary software and third-party expertise to provide personalized portfolio guidance, operating at scale with a large client base primarily served through non-discretionary advice.

Raoul Celerier is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2026. He previously worked at Austin Private Wealth, LLC for six years and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for fourteen years. Outside of his advisory role, Celerier maintains an active real estate license and is involved in various real estate ownership and management activities. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including 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, emphasizing diversified asset allocation tailored to each client’s profile.

Joshua Donofry is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory in 2020, he worked at Merrill and Bank of America. He serves on the Investment Committee and Board of Directors for The Community Foundation of Frederick County and teaches as an adjunct professor at Hood College. 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 services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts, supporting recommended investments with due diligence across multiple management platforms.

Carlos Padilla is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience and previously worked at Adair Financial PCG, Farmers Financial Solutions, Mutual of Omaha, and Capson Physicians Insurance. He is also involved in the sale and solicitation of insurance through his own entity, Padilla Agency LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs through a combination of proprietary and third-party managed portfolios.

Gregory Sheehan is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Wealth Transition Collective and Commonwealth Financial Network for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the nonprofit RVCC and founded The Collective Companies, a coaching and leadership development organization. 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, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and employs multiple management platforms to support its investment solutions.

John Alexander is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wiley Bros. - Aintree Capital, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Alexander serves as a board member for Ampersand Partners LLC and &Affiliates Capital LLC, participating in strategic direction and financial oversight for these wealth management and financial advisor-related holding companies. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers both investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside proprietary and third-party management solutions.

Lena Nebel is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory. She previously worked at Keeney Financial Group and Triad Advisors. Nebel is also president and COO of Brotman Financial Group, where she oversees operations and acts as lead advisor. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, vendor benchmarking, and utilizes multiple management platforms, serving clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Robert Johnson is a financial advisor at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Austin, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thornhill Securities, WealthForge, Realized Holdings, Kestra Financial, Infinex Investments, and VOYA Financial. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm employs a collaborative investment process incorporating internal teams and committees to create customized portfolios and managed accounts, with a notable focus on serving investment company clients and providing access to specialized strategies such as options and structured notes.