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 financial advisor at Leo Wealth Americas, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Curtis previously worked at Macro Wealth Advisors, Inc. and Omega Securities, Inc., and has been affiliated with BFT Financial Group, LLC for over two decades. Leo Wealth Americas provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, including sovereign wealth funds and government entities. The firm uses a combination of systematic and discretionary investment strategies with an emphasis on diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost ETFs.

Zachary Laws is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. His background also includes roles outside finance such as at R&B Liquors and Neighborhood Harvest. Meristead Wealth, LLC serves high-net-worth individuals and families with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, offering separately managed accounts and private credit funds. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining macro analysis and fundamental research across global equities and credit.

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 in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Edward Jones. Outside of advisory work, he is a licensed life insurance agent offering insurance products to clients. Prestige Wealth Management serves a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, managing approximately $148 million across nearly 300 relationships. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach utilizing equities, ETFs, alternative investments, and other vehicles, and offers discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services.

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 financial advisor at RFG Wealth Advisory in Argyle, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at American National Bank & Trust from 2013 to 2025 before joining RFG Holdings, Inc. in 2025. RFG Wealth Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts using a range of methods including modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and options strategies.

Christopher Wood is a financial advisor with Cabin Advisors, LLC in Grapevine, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cabin Advisors, he worked at Arete Wealth Management and has a background at Medtronic and Alcon. He is also a partner at Arno Wealth, LLC, providing investment-related tax and financial planning services. Cabin Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $220 million across more than 360 client relationships, offering financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, and sub-advisory services.

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 with Meristead Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions 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, utilizing a combination of top-down macro analysis and fundamental bottom-up research to pursue value-oriented investment strategies across global equities and credit.

Rory Robertson is a financial advisor with Navigo Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Navigo Wealth since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Robertson serves on the Katy, Texas City Council and works as a temporary substitute teacher for the Katy Independent School District. He also participates in soliciting qualified investors for private offerings through Rex Gold Partners. Navigo Wealth Management advises individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including derivatives and leverage, and supports clients through both traditional and web-based platforms with ongoing portfolio rebalancing.

Victoria Areingdale is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CFO4Life. Her prior roles include positions at Ausdal Financial Partners, USAA investment and financial advisory firms, and Charles Schwab Co. She is also involved in assisting advisors with client-related planning activities through CFO4LIFE, LLC. CFO4Life serves affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities by providing comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement plan advisory, and cash-management solutions. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-allocation models across a range of investment vehicles and typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis while offering participant education and corporate financial wellness programs.

Chris Massenburg is a financial advisor at OpenAir Financial, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at OpenAir Advisory, LLC since 2019. Prior to joining OpenAir Financial, he was with Lake Point Wealth Management, LLC from 2015 to 2019. Outside of investment advising, he is also active as an insurance agent through OpenAir Advisory, dedicating a portion of his time to that role. 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 programs are based on fundamental analysis and include a range of strategies, with regular portfolio reviews and trade aggregation where appropriate.