Bryce Chastain is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at CFO4Life. He has worked with CFO4Life Group, LLC since 2017 and Ausdal Financial Partners since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and business consulting services through LMBC II. CFO4Life offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models and ongoing portfolio monitoring, utilizing institutional research and technology to tailor solutions to client objectives.

Griffin Eberly is a financial advisor at Mills Wealth Advisors, LLC in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Mills Wealth Advisors, he worked at Mary Ellens Tux Shop, Marshalls, and Christ Episcopal School. Mills Wealth Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, business planning, retirement-plan advisory, and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, executives, and business owners. The firm employs an evidence-based CORE+ investment framework combining diversified mutual funds and ETFs with selective satellite positions, emphasizing tax-aware trading and ongoing monitoring aligned with client goals.

Zachary Laws is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research, offering separately managed accounts, third-party asset management programs, and privately managed credit funds.

Jeffrey Sargent is a financial advisor with Meristead Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stansberry Asset Management, Brite Advisors LLC, Northstar Wealth Partners LLC, and LPL Financial. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining top-down macro analysis with fundamental bottom-up research, managing private credit funds and utilizing strategies such as special situations, distressed investments, and income-oriented positions.

Justin Artis is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management in Flower Mound, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GDS Wealth Management, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has experience in legal and corporate settings, including a six-year tenure at Biel Fisette Iacono, LLP. GDS Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm manages approximately $1.8 billion in client assets through discretionary portfolio management, utilizing model portfolios developed with research and allocation guidance from Raymond James.

Andrew Gold is a financial advisor at Prestige Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Osaic Advisory Services, Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is licensed to offer life insurance as an additional product option to clients. Prestige Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, managing approximately $148 million across nearly 300 client relationships. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach and offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and consulting services, often utilizing sub-advisors and third-party tools.

Robin Austin is a financial advisor at Mills Wealth Advisors, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC, USCA Securities LLC, and Usca Ria LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he has been an insurance agent since 1997. Mills Wealth Advisors serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on executives, business owners, and their families. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management services, including financial and business planning, retirement-plan advisory, and portfolio management, employing a fiduciary, goal-driven process with evidence-based CORE+ model portfolios and tax-aware implementation strategies.

Daniel Amador is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with GDS Wealth Management and has prior experience at Schwab Private Client Advisory, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and other firms. GDS Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management services. The firm manages approximately $1.28 billion in assets through a multi-advisor team of 15, utilizing model portfolios informed by Raymond James research across a range of equity and fixed income allocations.

Ji Seon is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GDS, Ji worked at Republic Services, The Boston Consulting Group, and Ford Motor Company. GDS Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management services. The firm manages approximately $1.28 billion in assets across a multi-advisor team of 15, utilizing model portfolios informed by Raymond James research that include a range of equity and fixed income allocations.

Chase Mcmellian is a financial advisor at CFO4Life in Coppell, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PwC and Reagor Dykes, and he has been affiliated with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2018. Outside of advising, he is also involved in insurance sales on a limited basis. CFO4Life provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models using mutual funds, ETFs, direct indexing, and third-party managers, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and analysis tailored to client objectives.

James Palmersheim is a financial advisor with Signal Securities, Inc. in Grapevine, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Signal Securities since 2005 and concurrently works at American Airlines as a captain and director of veterans initiatives. He also serves as Co-chair and Vice President of the Tribute to Valor Foundation, a military and education nonprofit. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on risk management through diversified, model-based portfolios tailored to client financial data, time horizon, and risk tolerance, typically implementing recommendations with client consent.

Ryan Schroer is a Series 65-licensed advisor at RFG Wealth Advisory in Argyle, Texas, with experience at American National Bank & Trust from 2013 to 2025. He has been with RFG Holdings, Inc. since 2025. RFG Wealth Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients through wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and portfolio consulting. The firm provides customized portfolios, employs option strategies, and uses AI tools to support client interactions.

Christopher Wood is a financial advisor with Cabin Advisors, LLC in Grapevine, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Arete Wealth Management and Medtronic. He is also a partner at Arno Wealth, LLC, an investment-related tax and financial planning service. Cabin Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, managing over $220 million across more than 360 client relationships. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and sub-advisory services, employing a range of analytical approaches and due diligence on alternative investments.

Peter Mahony is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stansberry Asset Management and Stevens Transport. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, emphasizing separately managed accounts and third-party asset management programs. The firm integrates macroeconomic analysis with fundamental research to pursue value-oriented allocations across global equities and credit, and it manages private credit funds targeted to accredited and qualified investors.

Corey Drejas is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Stansberry Asset Management and Trustco Bank. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented, opportunistic investment approach combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research, offering separately managed accounts, third-party asset management programs, and private credit funds for accredited or qualified investors.

Arthur Crowley is a Series 65 credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bright Wealth Management, LLC since 2019 and previously spent six years with Financial Gravity Tax, Inc. and Pollock Advisory Group, Inc. Bright Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $265 million for around 175 clients using tailored asset-allocation models and continuous portfolio supervision, employing a mix of equity securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles.

Dallas Killman is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CFO4Life. His background includes roles at Ausdal Financial Partners, INC and Evensky & Katz LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he contributes as a finance advisor for the Alpha Delta Pi collegiate chapter. CFO4Life serves affluent individuals, executives, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts by providing comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, and corporate financial wellness programs. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-allocation models and integrates tools such as Morningstar and BlackRock’s Aladdin to monitor portfolios, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis with ongoing reviews and educational offerings.

Victoria Areingdale is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently associated with CFO4Life and Ausdal Financial Partners. Areingdale’s career includes roles at USAA Investment Management Company and Charles Schwab Co. She is involved in assisting advisors with various client-related planning activities through her work at CFO4Life. CFO4Life serves affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities by providing comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, and corporate financial wellness programs. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation across multiple investment vehicles and uses advanced portfolio monitoring tools, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis and supplementing services with education and seminars.

Chris Massenburg is a financial advisor at OpenAir Financial, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at OpenAir Advisory, LLC since 2019, as well as at Lake Point Wealth Management, LLC and Lake Point Advisory Group, LLC earlier in his career. He is additionally active as an insurance agent through OpenAir Advisory, spending about 10 hours per month in that capacity. OpenAir Financial provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental analysis and includes portfolio management tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Justin Anderson is a financial advisor with GDS Wealth Management in Flower Mound, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with GDS since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he held positions in various industries including home maintenance and restoration, and worked in education at Brigham Young University - Idaho. GDS Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.8 billion in assets through a team of 22 advisors and utilizes model portfolios developed with research from Raymond James, focusing primarily on asset allocation.