Amanda Mc Kenna is a CFP® professional with experience at Kestra Advisory, Coghill Investment Strategies, and PNC Bank NA. She has held positions in both financial services and public health sectors. Mc Kenna has additional work history at The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and experience in the food service industry. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services that include fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Diane Greer is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at KDI Wealth Management and Commonwealth Financial Network. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and plan-level investment advice. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves clients including sovereign wealth funds, utilizing multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Thomas Brosnan is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Equitable Advisors, as well as academic appointments at the University of Houston and the University of Houston - Downtown. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad 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 clients that include large institutional investors like sovereign wealth funds.

Clay Johnson is an Investment Advisor Representative at Kestra Advisory with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory and its affiliated firm since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business that evaluates grant programs by calling participants and reporting findings to consulting firms. 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 fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions, serving clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Joshua Roberts is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with Roseman Wealth Advisors and Kestra Advisory since 2015 and holds an ownership position at Roseman Wealth Advisors. Roberts also serves as a director for the East Texas Communities Foundation, contributing to investment committee activities and governance. 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-level investment advice, employee education, and pooled plan solutions, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Blair Applegate is an investment advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Kestra since 2015 and serves as President and Chairman of Pacific Coast Wealth Management, a related entity. Outside of his advisory work, he holds board positions with the Golden State Pops Orchestra and the Entertainment in Music Association, and volunteers as assistant director for the Laguna Open Beach Volleyball Tournaments. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including very large investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers fiduciary services, multiple management platforms, and complex investment solutions within a supervisory framework.

Thomas Darilek is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Austin, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. Before joining D.A. Davidson in 2021, he worked for Southwest Securities Inc. from 2013 to 2021. Outside of advising, he owns and leases oil and gas property interests in Houston, TX. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and provides a range of services such as retirement plan advisory, financial planning, equity research, and specialized wealth management for high-net-worth clients.

Erik Engh is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Austin, TX. He holds Series 63 and 66 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. Engh has worked with Cadence Wealth Management LLC since 2019 and has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies and New York Life-related entities since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved in several business ventures including music production and restaurant operations in the Austin area. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered through multiple program types, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and a focus on fiduciary responsibilities in retirement planning.

Vanessa Mcelwrath is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. She joined Creative Planning in 2024 after working at Ml&R Wealth Management, LLC from 2013 to 2024. Based in Austin, TX, she provides financial advisory services within a large enterprise firm. Creative Planning serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques and integrated retirement plan services.

Page Pittman is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Pittman Financial Group, LLC, Principal Securities Inc, and Principal Life Insurance Company. 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 including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and manages substantial institutional assets.

Ryan Salah is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds the CFP® designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Salah is a member of Meridian Tax Advisory, LLC, a tax and accounting firm. 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, benchmarking, and employee education, serving a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Jacob Pais is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Thrivent Financial and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, Pais is involved in tech recruitment and owns a mattress retail business in Austin, TX. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves very large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and offers access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Alison Cassorla is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Austin Private Wealth, LLC for five years and was self-employed for one year. Before her advisory career, she spent two decades with Shalom Austin, a community organization. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors, managing approximately $126.9 billion in assets. The firm offers a wide range of services such as discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Benjamin Brajtbord is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Austin, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and also works with Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including vendor searches, plan design, fiduciary consulting, and plan-level investment advice, serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds and other large institutional investors.

Carrie Cocanour is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ziply Fiber, Goosehead Insurance, Unite Private Networks, and Charter Communications. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in a wellness supplements business on a commission basis. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, employing multiple management platforms and third-party solutions within its supervisory framework.

Matthew Carbray is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kestra-affiliated firms since 2006 and currently serves as an investment advisor representative and managing partner of related financial entities. Outside of his advisory role, Carbray is a minority owner of a brewing and roasting business and serves as a board trustee for the Hartford Boys and Girls Club. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and pooled plan solutions, supporting recommendations with comprehensive due diligence and serving large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Matthew Logan is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, having previously worked at Cetera, TMRW Wealth, and Summit Financial Group. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns and manages a charitable organization, TMRW Bus, which coordinates community trips through auctioned certificates. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and supports various management platforms and third-party solutions within its supervisory framework.

Nicholas Parnell is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Goldman Sachs since 2021, following prior roles in sports and construction industries. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a high school basketball referee in Central Texas. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and investment management to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional participants. The firm leverages centralized investment resources and offers tailored solutions through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary managers within a large integrated financial group.

Daniel Schwartz is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Schwartz is based in Austin, TX. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers to deliver customized portfolio management and financial planning services.

Hani Farid is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Empower Financial Services, GWFS Equities Inc, FCS Group LLC, David Lerner Associates Inc, and Vantage Consulting Group. He serves as Vice President of the Board for Keep Austin Fed, an organization addressing food insecurity. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.