James Ray Skillings

Jeannette Thomas is a financial advisor with Hulsey Capital Management, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. In addition to her advisory role, she is a 49% owner of an accounting and bookkeeping firm where she provides seasonal support during tax season. She also maintains her insurance license to assist clients with fixed insurance needs as necessary. Hulsey Capital Management offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance, integrating financial planning and consulting within its wealth management services.

Darren Vilardo Sr. is the sole advisor at Tekton Wealth Advisors, an independent firm based in Lowell, Arkansas. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at DaVinci Wealth, Delta Investment Management, and Citigroup Global Markets. Darren is also involved with Tekton Wealth Insurance Services, LLC, where he works as a licensed insurance agent. Tekton Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services for individuals, trusts, and estates, including assets in employer-sponsored retirement plans and insurance-wrapped products. The firm constructs portfolios through selected independent managers and personalized mixes of ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and alternative investments, employing a combination of analytical methods and ongoing account monitoring.

James Smith is a financial advisor at SignalUp Wealth, LLC in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at SignalPoint Asset Management and Ameriprise Financial Services, among others. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Oooweee, LLC, a commercial real estate entity. SignalUp Wealth, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages portfolios using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offers ongoing plan advisory services, and provides ERISA 3(21) fiduciary consulting for plan sponsors.

John Cingolani is a financial advisor at Holy City Prosperity, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before founding his current independent firm. Holy City Prosperity serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, cyclical, and sector analysis to implement tailored asset-allocation strategies, including the use of borrowing and leveraged ETFs in discretionary accounts.

Stephen Spicer is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the founder of Spicer Capital, LLC and has previously worked at API Financial Advisors, LLC and Symmetry Financial Group. He serves as a trustee for a non-marital family trust established for his son. Spicer Capital, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser managing approximately $5.86 million for 28 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, insurance placement, and employer retirement plan services, utilizing a network of SEC-registered portfolio managers and offering educational resources to clients and the public.

James Wheeler is a financial advisor with Sovereign Capital LLC in Fayetteville, AR, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Arvest Wealth Management and Arvest Bank before founding Sovereign Capital. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Adventure Lawn Care LLC. Sovereign Capital LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and IRA rollover advice to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and various trading approaches, distinguishing itself by its use of derivatives and complex instruments within tailored client portfolios.