Ryland Hudack is a financial advisor at Financial Synergistics Group, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and currently operates MD Hudack Insurance Services, Inc. as an insurance agent. Financial Synergistics Group introduces investors to a third-party asset manager and provides financial planning and insurance services without managing assets directly. The firm serves individuals, endowments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, offering referrals alongside insurance products and estate-planning solutions.

Joshua Materne is a financial advisor at Ideology Wealth Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked across several related entities, including Ideology Financial, LLC and Materne Law, PLLC, where he advises clients on estate planning and legal matters. He is also involved in managing a real estate fund that focuses on single-family property investments. Ideology Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management and pension consulting primarily to individual and high-income clients, particularly medical doctors and dentists. The firm employs a tailored, research-driven investment approach that integrates long-term value investing with technical analysis and uses a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, options, and private placements.

Joshua Cohen is a financial advisor at FQI Capital Management LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Active Alts Inc., McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management, LLC, and Ackerman Capital Partners. FQI Capital Management serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, model-portfolio implementation, and advisory consulting. The firm combines quantitatively driven models with fundamental sector analysis and uses derivatives such as options to manage risk and generate income.

James Sawers is a financial advisor at Uptown Capital Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Uptown Capital Advisors since 2014. Sawers is also a licensed attorney, though he does not engage in investment-related legal activities. Uptown Capital Advisors provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, not-for-profit organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes long-term, cost- and tax-aware portfolio construction using diversified investments and periodic rebalancing, and it integrates fundamental and cyclical analysis across a broad range of securities.

Trey Taylor is a financial advisor at Leap Wealth Management in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Leap Wealth Management since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as an independent insurance agent, focusing on the sale of fixed insurance and annuities on a limited basis. Leap Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary services. The firm employs a range of analytic methods and strategies, including active portfolio management and the use of derivatives and digital assets, while also leveraging third-party managers and providers for specialized services.

Paula Knox is a financial advisor at S&S Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with S&S Wealth Management since 2013. Outside of advising, she is involved as a vice president and officer in a mobile repair business and works as a self-employed riding instructor. S&S Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business clients by providing investment supervisory services, retirement-plan consulting, and personal financial counseling. The firm uses a tactical investment approach that combines technical analysis and fundamental research to manage portfolios tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Barclay Nelson is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Birch Capital Management, LLC since 2004. He is involved in managing several private family foundations, overseeing investments, administration, and grant vetting. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of a limited liability company involved in real estate operations. Birch Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and a corporation. The firm offers customized portfolios that incorporate fundamental and technical analysis across a range of asset classes, including alternative investments, and serves a small client base with a focus on trustee services and performance transparency.

Robert Peters is a financial advisor at Palogic Value Management, L.P. in Dallas, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has been associated with the Palogic Value Fund, L.P. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in RJ9 Holdings, a private investment partnership formed in 2014, where he dedicates time to monitoring private investments. Palogic Value Management provides discretionary investment management to private pooled investment vehicles and sponsors a wrap fee program for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and smaller entities. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented approach utilizing long and short equity positions, derivatives, and other instruments, serving sophisticated investors including family offices, pension plans, and funds-of-funds.

James Peters is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Palogic Value Management, L.P. since 2022. His prior experience includes leading Peters Wealth Management, LLC from 2014 to 2022 and operating James R Peters CPA since 1986. He also holds an insurance agent license with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Palogic Value Management, L.P. provides discretionary investment management to private pooled investment vehicles and offers a sponsored wrap fee program for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and smaller entities. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented investment approach, managing both long and short positions with continuous risk monitoring.

Matthew Hudack is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Synergistics Group, Inc. since 2019. His prior roles include long tenure at John Hancock from 1986 to 2017 and leadership positions at MD Hudack Insurance Services, Inc. and Private Management Group, Inc. He is also president and owner of insurance and consulting businesses. Financial Synergistics Group primarily facilitates introductions between prospective investors and a third-party asset manager while offering standalone financial planning and insurance services. The firm serves individual investors, endowments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations without maintaining investment accounts or providing discretionary portfolio management.

Michiel Hurley is a financial advisor at NexAdvisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Highland Capital Funds Distributor, Inc. since 2014. Hurley is concurrently employed by NexPoint Asset Management, L.P., NexPoint Advisors, L.P., and NexAdvisors LLC, all affiliated SEC-registered investment advisers. NexAdvisors provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and business or trust entities, with a focus that includes specialized advice for investing proceeds from real estate sales into Delaware Statutory Trusts as part of 1031 exchanges. The firm manages approximately $26.1 million in discretionary assets and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified, generally long-biased portfolios tailored to client suitability.

Kathleen Hood is a financial advisor with Paradigm Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Harbor Light Planning and NorthWestern Mutual, as well as eight years with Handy Dandy Homes LLC. Paradigm Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and personal tax return preparation. The firm uses a passive, model-based investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified ETFs and emphasizes continuous planning through retainer arrangements and client education.

Scott Udkler is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Promus Advisors. His prior work includes roles at FIFIT LLC, Bearfoot Companies LLC, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities, Ufs, and Fidelity. Promus Advisors is a registered investment adviser offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, consulting, and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm emphasizes a value-oriented, bottom-up investment approach using active managers and diversified strategies, including alternatives, and maintains a smaller client base to foster deeper relationships.

Alan Kepfer is a financial advisor with Aspen Financial Management, Inc. in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Aspen Financial Management since 2002. Aspen Financial Management is a two-advisor registered investment adviser serving individual clients, business entities, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning tailored to client needs, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Ryan Vardeman is a financial advisor at Palogic Value Management, L.P. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Palogic since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Board for Bsquare Corporation, a software company. Palogic Value Management provides discretionary investment management primarily to private pooled investment vehicles and operates a sponsored wrap fee program for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and smaller entities. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented investment approach that integrates long and short equity positions alongside hedging and derivatives strategies.

Ruby Melton is a financial advisor at Fortune Wealth Management, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining her current firm, she has worked at Equitable Advisors, Institutional Securities Corp, and Charles Schwab, among other roles. Outside of financial advising, she is involved as an employee at Melton Custom Homes. Fortune Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, using an asset-allocation approach informed by risk tolerance and multiple methods of securities analysis. The firm manages approximately $396 million in assets and offers ongoing portfolio monitoring with quarterly performance reports.

Franklin Matute is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with RoseRock Wealth Management, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Lee Financial Company, LLC from 2016 to 2018. Matute serves as a board member of the Dallas/Fort Worth Financial Planning Association, focusing on government relations advocacy. RoseRock Wealth Management is a small SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $215 million for about 72 clients. The firm provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pensions, and charitable organizations, employing a primarily long-term investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Sarah Kelton is a financial advisor at Orchid Advisory with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She joined Orchid Advisory in 2024 after completing nine years as a student. Orchid Advisory is a small SEC-registered multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, pooled vehicles, small businesses, and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $296 million across about 15 client relationships, offering asset management and family office services with a focus on individualized investment strategies and active oversight of third-party managers.

Varun Singh is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Pinnacle Stream Capital LLC, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Westwood Holdings Group Inc for seven years and retired for a period between 2019 and 2022. Pinnacle Stream Capital is a small, supported advisory firm that provides discretionary asset management and ongoing portfolio management primarily for high net worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-driven investment process with tailored strategies and conducts regular portfolio reviews, focusing on a very limited client base.

Chester Straily is a financial advisor at Parkstone Wealth Management, LLC in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Parkstone Wealth Management since 2013. Parkstone Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning services primarily to high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes individualized investment plans implemented through long-term trading and broad asset allocation, managing a concentrated client base with a high assets-per-client focus.