Jacob Boen is a financial advisor with GDS Wealth Management in Flower Mound, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has three years of industry experience. Before joining GDS Wealth Management in 2026, he worked at Farther Finance and Fidelity Investments, among other firms. Prior to his career in finance, he held various roles outside the industry. GDS Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and investment management services. The firm employs model portfolios guided by research from Raymond James, focusing primarily on asset allocation and discretionary portfolio management.

Patrick Thuemmel is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Samalin Wealth since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Northwest Asset Management and Sigma Planning Corporation. He is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating less than 10% of his time to this activity. Samalin Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and cyclical analysis with a diversified investment approach, managing approximately $490 million in client assets across eight advisors.

Stephen Ropes is a financial advisor at Keener Financial Planning in Keller, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Keener Financial Planning, he held various roles in education and service industries. He has experience running a small repair business, Ropes Repairs. Keener Financial Planning serves individuals, trusts, small businesses, organizations, and occasional pension plans, offering modular financial planning and portfolio management through hourly, flat-fee, or ongoing retainer arrangements. The firm follows a long-term, predominantly passive investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs, with selective active funds and an intentional overweight to small-cap and value exposures.

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.

Jeremy Knight is a financial advisor with Leo Wealth Americas, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, bringing nine years of industry experience. He has served in various roles including managing director of Knight Time Holdings, a vending machine company, and owner of Barklee Financial Group, a tax and accounting services firm. He also has experience in veterinary services through Knight Animal Wellness, although he is not currently active in that business. Leo Wealth Americas provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of systematic and discretionary investment strategies, emphasizing diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost ETF implementation.

Bryan Kilpatrick is a financial advisor at First Western Securities, Inc. in Hurst, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with First Western Securities since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in JKC Investments, a family investment partnership. First Western Securities, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily to individual and high net worth clients, managing approximately $48.6 million across about 32 accounts. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, using a broad range of investment instruments.

Jimmy Curtis is a ChFC® professional with over 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Leo Wealth Americas, LLC, where he has worked since 2025, and has a long tenure at BFT Financial Group, LLC dating back to 2005. Leo Wealth Americas provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and municipal governments. The firm uses a combination of systematic and discretionary strategies, emphasizing diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost ETF implementations.

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.

Stephen Tally is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth Americas, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Butler Freeman Tally Financial Group, LLC since 1998 and Leogroup Wealth Solutions, LLC since 2021. He is also registered as an agent for D. Larsen Management in a non-compensated capacity. Leo Wealth Americas provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, including sovereign wealth funds and government entities. The firm employs a combination of systematic and discretionary investment strategies and emphasizes diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost ETF implementation.

Cynthia Ng is a CFA® charterholder with one year of experience at Leo Wealth Americas, LLC. She previously worked at Three Capital Partners for one year and spent eight years at Goldman Sachs Asia L.L.C. Leo Wealth Americas provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of systematic and discretionary strategies, emphasizing diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost ETF implementation.

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.