Jon Solo has built his career advising high-net-worth families and business owners, with a focus on helping them manage the complexity that comes with significant wealth. His experience centers on protecting client wealth, managing risk, and bringing thoughtful, strategic judgment to the tax, estate, and investment decisions that shape long-term financial outcomes. He has successfully grown Live Oak Wealth Management into a wealth management firm serving affluent clients with complex financial needs. Through that work, he has developed deep experience helping clients address the issues that often become more important as wealth grows, including tax planning, trust and estate planning coordination, risk management, and aligning investment decisions with each family's objectives, priorities, and long-term goals. Jon also specializes in the development of algorithmic and AI-driven quantitative trading strategies and possesses deep knowledge of the digital asset space. His technical background gives him an investment perspective grounded in disciplined risk management and informed by emerging technologies, while his use of AI and collaboration with leading outside tax and estate specialists helps clients bring order to complexity with greater insight, efficiency, and coordination. Prior to starting Live Oak Wealth Advisory Group in October 2010, he served as a financial advisor with RBC Wealth Management beginning in October 2007. He also spent the early part of his career in the Information Risk Management group of KPMG, where he developed a strong foundation in risk management and the importance of evaluating issues carefully and addressing risk from multiple angles. He holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Outside of his professional work, Jon enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He is also committed to supporting charitable organizations dedicated to helping at-risk children.

Wallace Burgoyne Jr. is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. and has worked at LPL Financial, Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc., Allmerica Investments, Inc., and Waddell & Reed, Inc. His experience includes both advisory roles and business activities connected to LPL Financial and related entities. Symphony Financial serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers multi-family office services and applies a long-term investment philosophy using a range of investment vehicles, coordinating with outside specialists to provide comprehensive financial solutions.

William Zickler is a financial advisor with Coastal Wealth Management, LP in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 22 years of industry experience, all with Coastal Wealth Management since 2004. Coastal Wealth Management, LP is an independent registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private investment funds. The firm emphasizes capital preservation through personalized investment supervision tailored to each client’s risk tolerance, tax situation, and time horizon, with portfolio decisions informed by estate, tax, real estate, and insurance considerations.

Benjamin Simiskey is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and serves as the sole advisor at Lakes Wealth Advisory, LLC. He previously worked at Cornelius, Stegent & Price, LLP and Stegent Equity Advisors Inc., and has been an adjunct instructor at Rice University since 2017. Lakes Wealth Advisory provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofit organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and offers customized solutions with ongoing portfolio monitoring and oversight.

Jose Manstretta Cardozo is a CFA® charterholder with five years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Open Wealth Management LLC since 2021 and previously held positions at Proman US and Royal Dutch Shell. Open Wealth Management LLC serves individuals and families, including senior corporate executives and owners of closely held businesses, providing wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and portfolio analysis. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation driven investment approach, constructing customized portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, ETNs, and individual securities, and serves a notable non-U.S. client segment.

Jonathan Kolmetz is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Oaks Wealth Management in Houston, TX. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and Strategic Financial Concepts, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a financial therapist and counselor with Alaphia Financial Wellness and Oaks Counseling Associates, respectively. Oaks Wealth Management provides tailored investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach using diversified portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, supported by individualized plans and regular reviews.

Kenton Braun is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 65 license, with five years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Personal Prosperity LLC and previously worked at MitchellClark & Company. Personal Prosperity LLC is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with tailored investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a portfolio construction approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies, and is notable for its use of borrowing and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Orie Helaire is a financial advisor at Epiphany Wealth Management in Houston, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC®, PFS™, and Series 65 designations. In addition to his advisory role, he is an accountant and occasionally offers accounting-related advice and services to clients. Epiphany Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio management based on documented investment policies, combining fundamental and quantitative analysis with active monitoring.

Brian Lively is the principal of B. Lively Financial, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Spring, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and began his financial advisory career in 2026. Prior to founding the firm, he has worked at United Surgical Partners Incorporated since 2015. Mr. Lively devotes the majority of his professional time to a healthcare occupation outside the advisory business. B. Lively Financial, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs an equity-focused investment approach that combines charting, technical, and fundamental analysis to implement growth- or momentum-oriented and sometimes concentrated positions across a range of securities, operating under ERISA fiduciary standards with ongoing client consultations.

Neal Carlson is a financial advisor at Forthright Family Wealth Advisory LLC in Houston, TX, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors. Forthright Family Wealth Advisory provides fee-only, discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm uses an IPS-driven, continuously monitored investment process that incorporates diverse analytical methods and tailored asset allocation, managing over $200 million in discretionary assets with a small advisory team.

David Lee is a financial advisor at NET Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked in various roles including leadership positions at NetShares Financial Services and franchise consulting through All-Star Franchise Development, where he serves as president. His background includes private placements, mergers and acquisitions, and franchise marketing. NET Financial provides ongoing portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, utilizing a range of analytical methods and focusing on investment types such as mutual funds, fixed income, real estate funds, ETFs, and private placements, with investment strategies documented in client Investment Policy Statements.

John Harris is the sole advisor at Fundamental Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Fundamental Advisors since 2002, serving as its president and registered investment advisor. Fundamental Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and pension, profit-sharing, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services, with an investment approach centered on asset allocation and mutual fund/ETF analysis.

James Bishop is the sole advisor at Dark Horse LLC, an independent firm based in Katy, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, having led Dark Horse LLC since 2011. Dark Horse LLC provides discretionary investment management and tailored financial consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolios emphasizing exchange-listed equities, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis while generally avoiding high-risk strategies.

Christopher Cook is a financial advisor at Bayou Bridge Capital Advisors, LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. He has been with Bayou Bridge Capital Advisors since 2022 and has been involved with Bayou Bridge Capital LLC since 2016. Bayou Bridge Capital Advisors, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and trading strategies across a broad range of investment types while managing accounts for both individual and institutional clients.

Adnan Hamed is a financial advisor at Blue Aris with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at IBM. His other business activities include investment advisory and technology consulting. Blue Aris serves a selective client base including individuals, business entities, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment advisory, and wealth management services with a multidisciplinary, education-focused approach that emphasizes strategic asset allocation and low-cost investment vehicles, supplemented by client education through newsletters, video blogs, and seminars.

John Capistran is the principal advisor at Caplo Advisory LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at AIG Retirement Advisors for 13 years before founding his independent firm in 2020. Caplo Advisory LLC provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities. The firm utilizes both fundamental and technical analysis with tailored investment strategies, offering discretionary management and a broad range of planning and consulting services, including corporate portfolio management and business financial planning.

Matthew Mann is a financial advisor at Ascending Assets with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ascending Assets since 2017. Outside of advising, he has worked with Domino's Pizza since 2016. Ascending Assets LLC provides portfolio management and investment planning services primarily to corporations and business entities. The firm focuses on tailored portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, applying a blend of cyclical and fundamental analysis alongside modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Joseph Hopkins is a financial advisor at Mission Retirement with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he has been an independent insurance agent since 1980. Mission Retirement provides investment advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients by recommending and overseeing unaffiliated independent managers. The firm uses various analytic methods and offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary programs, focusing on due diligence and oversight rather than in-house portfolio management.

Eli Mitcham is a financial advisor with Asset Lift Wealth Management, LLC in Cypress, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, including 19 years with his current firm. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed independent insurance agent selling life insurance and fixed products. Asset Lift Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs risk-calibrated, globally diversified portfolios using exchange-listed securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and individual stocks, with active management and risk-management strategies aimed at limiting drawdowns and pursuing positive returns in down markets.

David Crews is the principal and sole advisor at Crews Capital Management, LP, an independent firm based in Cypress, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. Outside of advising, Crews is the majority owner of Midtown MMA, LLC, and the sole owner of Industrial Vending, LLC. He also serves on the board of directors for Phyco Biosciences, in which he holds an investment interest through Weston Fund, LP. Crews Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and private corporations. The firm emphasizes individualized stock selection and tax-aware portfolio adjustments, using fundamental analysis supported by screening tools and external research, and offers both traditional and performance-based fee arrangements to a small, concentrated client base.