Howard Montfort Jr. is a financial advisor with Scherer Financial Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 50 years of industry experience. His prior roles include lengthy tenures at Merrill and Raymond James Financial Services. He currently sells variable annuities as an additional business activity. Scherer Financial Advisory Services provides portfolio management, limited financial planning, and consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $158 million. The firm uses a modern portfolio theory approach, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements, and differentiates itself through an IPO Access Program and affiliations with insurance and accounting services.

Misti White is a financial advisor at Interlinc Financial Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Murphy & Sylvest before joining Interlinc Financial Advisors. Interlinc Financial Advisors is a fee-based firm offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary asset management, third-party manager referrals, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services. The firm also conducts public seminars and integrates a notable insurance affiliation within its practice.

Lawrence Messina is a financial advisor with Messina Wealth Management, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hilltop Securities Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole member of Pacific Corridor, LLC, a real estate investment entity. Messina Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers asset management across a broad range of securities and employs a variety of analytical and strategic approaches, including the use of third-party sub-advisors for specialized mandates.

Kristie Messina is a financial advisor at Messina Wealth Management, LLC in Dallas, TX, with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hilltop Securities Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Managing Partner and Chief Compliance Officer at Messina Wealth Management and is licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Messina Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a range of analytical strategies and offers specialized services such as fee-based annuity contract advisory and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advice.

Ryan Langberg is a financial advisor at Upspring Capital LLC in Dallas, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Upspring Capital LLC since 2006. Prior to this, he was a student for ten years. Upspring Capital LLC is an independent registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $99.5 million across 27 client relationships and employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical and cyclical analysis in portfolio construction and rebalancing.

Michelle Krick is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with Miller Global Investments, LLC in Dallas, TX. She has 14 years of experience at the firm, which she joined in 2012. Miller Global Investments provides discretionary investment management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, privately held corporations, retirement accounts, and investment funds. The firm combines bottom-up fundamental security selection with top-down technical and macro analysis across multiple strategy categories, and it employs institutional-style capabilities including specialized fixed-income positions, alternative exposures, and block trading.

Richard Diamond is a financial advisor at MB Advisors LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at MB Advisors since 2013 and previously at Straight Lane Capital from 2009 to 2017. MB Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary, customized investment management and financial consulting. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up research process with two core strategies that include equity opportunities and intrinsic value investments, using concentrated, benchmark-agnostic portfolios and active derivatives for portfolio management.

Stephen Meeks is a financial advisor with Interlinc Financial Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Interlinc Financial Advisors and its predecessor entities since 2016 and is also an owner and insurance agent at Texas Family Insurance & Retirement Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through his insurance business. Interlinc Financial Advisors is a fee-based firm offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary asset management, third-party manager referrals, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services. The firm also conducts public seminars and workshops and maintains an affiliated insurance practice, combining investment management with insurance product offerings.

Robert Ryan is the principal advisor at RWR Investments LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has led RWR Investments since 2010. RWR Investments LLC provides full-service asset management, Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) services, and family office solutions to family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm customizes investment programs to client goals and risk tolerance, employing bottom-up fundamental analysis and managing portfolios across public securities and alternative investments.

Jaime Galvan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Spectrum Strategies, L.L.C. since 1999 and also worked with MML Investor Services, LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. during the same period. He provides pro-bono financial guidance to military personnel and their families. Spectrum Strategies primarily serves individual clients through comprehensive financial planning and consulting, focusing on retirement, education funding, risk management, estate and tax analysis, and business succession. The firm offers non-discretionary investment advice without managing client assets, operating on engagement-specific fees and coordinating with third-party managers for implementation.

Joshua Bannerman is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the principal of Bannerman Wealth and has held leadership roles at Bannerman Insurance Group and Verios Advisory Group. Outside of financial advising, he is a co-owner and co-host of the Stacking Benjamins podcast and works as a football official. Bannerman Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a largely passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, utilizing diversified model portfolios centered on Dimensional Fund Advisors funds. Comprehensive financial planning and ongoing client monitoring are key components of their service model.

Andreas Lawson is a financial advisor with Freshfield Capital, LLC in Dallas, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Freshfield Capital since 2009 and also operates Andrew Lawson & Associates, which he has been involved with since 1992. Freshfield Capital manages approximately $67 million across about 80 client relationships, providing portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an investment process with internal restrictions and periodic reviews to align portfolios with client objectives and sponsors a wrap fee program that integrates management and transaction services under a single fee arrangement.

Tyler Shelton is a financial advisor at Glynn Capital Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of experience in advisory roles, including positions at Glynn Capital Advisors and Third Coast Bank. Glynn Capital Advisors serves family offices, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering fee-based investment advisory services, custom portfolio management, and family-office consulting through an affiliated entity. The firm employs a tactical asset-allocation approach using fundamental and cyclical analysis across various instruments and focuses on a small, concentrated client base with an emphasis on alternative investment consulting.

Alejandro Lozano is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Flourish Financial Planning in Grapevine, TX. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management and JP Morgan Securities. Lozano's background spans wealth management and financial planning within both large institutions and boutique firms. Flourish Financial Planning serves individual and business clients with discretionary portfolio management and a variety of financial planning services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on passive allocation through index funds and ETFs, offering customized plans and ongoing support alongside educational programs and coordinated tax-related services.

Harley Matthews is a financial advisor at Interlinc Financial Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC, Innovation Partners LLC, and Lemnis Capital, alongside experience in academia at Sam Houston State University. Interlinc Financial Advisors is a fee-based firm offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary asset management, third-party manager referrals, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services. The firm serves clients through tailored investment strategies, educational seminars, and maintains affiliations with insurance businesses while utilizing custodians such as Charles Schwab and Fidelity.

Brian Rahlfs is a CFA® charterholder and principal of Rahlfs Capital, LLC in Carrollton, TX, with 22 years of industry experience. He has led Rahlfs Capital since its founding in 2003. Rahlfs Capital provides discretionary and nondiscretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporations, and charitable portfolios, as well as sub-advisory services to another investment adviser. The firm constructs customized portfolios primarily investing in equities and fixed income, with occasional exposure to private equity, real property, digital assets, and commodities, applying a multifaceted investment process that incorporates macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis, credit and duration assessment, technical and behavioral finance.

Tyler Curtis is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Snider Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Chronim Advisors since 2007. Curtis is also involved in the operations, marketing, and development of several investment-related technology companies that he owns. Snider Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals and corporate clients, utilizing a rules-based, income-oriented strategy known as the Snider Investment Method. The firm offers a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by proprietary screening tools and technology-enabled implementation.

David Portnoy is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of industry experience. He is the founder and principal of Upspring Capital LLC, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to that, he held roles at Calton & Associates, IMS Securities, and IMS Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates businesses in metal fabrication and material handling equipment sales. Upspring Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, as well as pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and technical and cyclical analysis in its investment approach, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with retirement plan consulting and fiduciary support.

Anna Rice is a financial advisor with Brokaw Rice Investment Advisors, Incorporated, holding a Series 65 credential and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Frontier Communications, Hilton, Keurig Dr. Pepper, AT&T Corporation, and currently Servicenow, where she serves as a Talent Solutions Director responsible for human resources talent acquisition. Rice has been affiliated with Brokaw Rice Investment Advisors since 2016. Brokaw Rice Investment Advisors, Incorporated is a small registered investment adviser managing discretionary portfolios primarily for individual brokerage, trust accounts, and IRAs. The firm employs a value-based investment approach focused on dividend-paying companies and utilizes valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings and free cash flow yield to guide portfolio construction.

Patrick Freeman is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is the founder of Freeman Wealth Management in Dallas, TX, where he has worked since 2006, including under related entities. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Freeman is an independent insurance agent in Amarillo, TX. Freeman Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individual and high-net-worth investors as well as pension and employer plan sponsors. The firm employs a mix of passive and active strategies based on asset allocation and modern portfolio theory and is notable for its pension consulting and retirement-plan management services.