William Kitchel is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. He serves as Chief Investment Officer and Financial Planner and has held roles at Kestra Advisory since 2016, with prior experience in consulting and insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a consulting firm, Value Group, Inc., involved in management, operations, and financial forecasting. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, vendor benchmarking, and advisor-managed accounts, catering to both large institutional investors and individual plans.

Stephanie Mckinney is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 18 years of industry experience. She has been associated with NYLife Securities LLC and Wesley R. Young since 2008. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Forty Six Ten Consulting LLC, providing administrative and software consulting services, and serves as a Notary Public. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm provides tailored advice across multiple program types, emphasizing non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities, particularly in the retirement plan sector.

Warren Bausert is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an independent advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. and holds prior experience at LPL Financial and Financial Resources Group Investment Services, LLC. He also serves as a Regional Director at VIP/Benefit Bank, focusing on building relationships with financial advisors for insurance-based solutions. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring, applying fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, and offers a digital investment program called Starlight Portfolios.

Todd Jakubik is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, having previously spent 25 years at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and agent/broker for Total Financial Concepts, Inc., where he is involved in investment, life insurance, and annuity sales. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and due diligence-supported investment advice, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients that include sovereign wealth funds.

Alfredo Dipinto is an investment advisor with Kestra Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra since 2018 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Alfredo owns and operates Alfredo's Ristorante Italianò, a full-service restaurant. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions, serving clients that include large institutional investors.

Sujatha Theddu is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2026, she worked at Austin Private Wealth and Morgan Stanley, and spent nine years at Reliance Capital Asset Management Limited. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other institutional investors, advising on approximately $126.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with an emphasis on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Mason Howard is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2018 and has worked with Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2008. Howard holds a state insurance license and is involved with The KNW Group LLC as Director of Investments, focusing on investment due diligence and asset allocation support. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including 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.

Debra Clark is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory. Her prior experience includes roles at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. She is also a co-owner of Roving Horse Ranch & Rescue, a nonprofit organization that rescues and rehabilitates horses destined for slaughter. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and utilizes multiple management platforms, serving clients that range from plan sponsors to sovereign wealth funds.

Matthew Williams is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Austin, TX, with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northview Asset Management. His background includes nine years of full-time education before beginning his advisory career. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of over 400 independent advisers, employing various investment approaches and acting as a fiduciary under written agreements.

Michael Irvin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC and PlanWise Financial Group, before joining Commonwealth Financial Network and Reed Lake Private Wealth. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a temporary director with the Travis County Improvement District 1. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers various managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a comprehensive adviser-support platform covering trading, reporting, and custody services.

Julia Smith is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley, Voya Financial Advisors, and Cetera. Outside of advisory roles, she is involved with Smith & Smith, Ltd, a financial services firm. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of 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 large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Colin Kampfe is a financial advisor at Brown Advisory in Austin, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Brown Advisory manages approximately $124.3 billion for institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and strategic advisory services across equity, fixed-income, and balanced strategies. The firm employs a bottom-up fundamental research process and combines active and passive investment approaches while incorporating AI-enabled tools and alternative asset exposure.

James Woodcock is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. based in Austin, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, including 13 years with Hilltop Securities Inc. He owns a family rental property in Palm Beach, FL. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards, offers both non-discretionary and discretionary retirement plan services, and distinguishes itself by participating in municipal underwriting and operating affiliated custodial entities.

Christopher Bradshaw is an investment advisor with Kestra Advisory and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience and is the owner of Main Street Financial Group, an investment advisory firm. Bradshaw has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2021 and has a long tenure with related firms including Kestra Investment Services and Nationwide Provident. 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 due diligence, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

John Carey is a financial advisor at Farther with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Farther in 2025, he worked at Edelman Financial Engines for nine years and at Financial Engines Advisor Center LLC for eleven years. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic models, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Blayne Worman is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Old National Bank, and Shield Global Partners. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse range of 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 and serving a client base that includes sovereign wealth funds.

Scott Cavazos is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held positions at several firms, including Avantax Investment Services, Cetera advisor entities, and Securities America Advisors. Based in Austin, TX, he joined Kestra Advisory Services LLC in 2025. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds.

Michelle Halliday is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Austin, TX, offering 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Charles Schwab entities since 2015, including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to support client-directed investment decisions. The firm conducts annual account reviews and operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem.

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.