Jace Darrow is a CFP® with four years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with GDS Wealth Management and serves on the Board of Directors for Ranger Springs, assisting the president and CEO with management decisions. His prior roles include positions at L2 Wealth Management, Mark Lupton, and Yellowstone Club. 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 and primarily utilizes model portfolios developed with guidance from Raymond James.

Casey Short is a financial advisor with Provision Asset, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Provision Asset since 2016 and also serves as president of Provision Retirement, LLC. Additionally, Short works as a seminar instructor for the Council of Financial Educators, focusing on retirement topics. Provision Asset, LLC is a fee-based financial planning and discretionary investment management firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and investment companies. The firm manages assets on a discretionary basis using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and employs sub-advisors and third-party money managers to construct and monitor diversified portfolios.

Benjamin Schmuhl is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management in Flower Mound, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been active in the financial services industry since 2023, with prior experience at Ryan Everet Insurance and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, he was involved with Juicy Pig Barbecue for five years. GDS Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $1.8 billion in client assets through discretionary portfolio management and retirement-rollover guidance, using model portfolios supported by research from Raymond James.

Samuel Pokluda is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with GDS Wealth Management and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Fidelity Investments. GDS Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm employs model portfolios developed with research from Raymond James, focusing primarily on asset allocation across various securities.

Jeffery Butler is a financial advisor at OpenAir Financial, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with OpenAir Financial since 2021. In addition to his advisory role, Butler is the owner and attorney at Butler Law Office, PLLC dba Atrium Legal Group, a legal practice he has maintained since 2014. 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 employs a fundamental analysis-based investment approach with a focus on personalized portfolio management, quarterly account reviews, and offers educational workshops at no charge.

Andrew Schmuhl is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including SWMG, LLC and Strittmatter Wealth Management. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with Juicy Pig BBQ and the University of North Texas. GDS Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.28 billion in assets through a multi-advisor team of 15, utilizing model portfolios informed by Raymond James research and employing a range of equity and fixed income allocations.

Jared Skinner is a financial advisor with Meristead Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stansberry Asset Management and BancWest Investment Services, among others. 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 bottom-up fundamental research. The firm manages private credit funds and employs opportunistic, value-oriented strategies across global equities and credit.

Annette Hamil is a financial advisor with Trinity Portfolio Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Trinity Portfolio Advisors since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent, involved in the sales and service of life, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Trinity Portfolio Advisors is a team of eight advisors managing approximately $488 million for nearly 700 clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management services, utilizing a risk-focused, probability-based investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analyses along with proprietary model portfolios.

Christopher Robinson is a financial advisor at RFG Wealth Advisory with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, INVEST Financial Corporation, and Veravest Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in several business ventures, including ownership in real estate and related entities. RFG Wealth Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio consulting. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, employing a variety of investment methods including derivatives and options strategies within separately managed accounts.

Jonathan Mc Entire is a financial advisor with Provision Asset, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked in hospitality management at Hilton Hotels, Omni Hotels and Resorts, and Highland Dallas Hotel. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent with Provision Retirement, LLC. Provision Asset is a fee-based advisory firm serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, and investment company clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and qualified plan consulting, managing approximately $150.7 million for around 459 clients through a small team.

Glen Smith is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at GDS Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Bank of America. He is also the proprietor of GGTLS and has passive investments in a cleaning product company. GDS Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.28 billion in assets through a multi-advisor team, utilizing model portfolios informed by Raymond James research across a range of equity and fixed income allocations.

Leslie King is a financial advisor at CFO4Life with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ausdal Financial Partners Inc since 2021 while also being affiliated with CFO4Life since 2013. CFO4Life provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm constructs diversified asset allocation models across various investment types and uses institutional research and technology to tailor portfolios to client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Christopher Delaura is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Meristead Wealth, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Stansberry Asset Management LLC and Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC. 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 and manages private credit funds for accredited or qualified investors.

Ty Trosky is affiliated with Meristead Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. His professional background includes roles at Stansberry Asset Management, Santa Clara University, Conserv Fuel, and Laguna Blanca High School, with a total of several years of diverse experience. Meristead Wealth, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, specializing in separately managed accounts and third-party asset management programs. The firm employs an opportunistic, value-oriented investment approach that integrates top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research across global equities and credit, and also manages multiple private credit funds targeting accredited and qualified investors.

Landon Mc Intyre is a financial advisor at Prestige Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, he spends time as a life insurance agent representing various carriers. 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.

Cheree Burnette is a financial advisor at Collective Wealth Advisors LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Collective Wealth Advisors in 2024, she operated Burnette Financial Planning, LLC for seven years and has worked at several firms including Clark & Burnette Wealth Management, Securian Financial Services, New England Securities, and Sunamerica Securities. Collective Wealth Advisors LLC provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm combines third-party account administration with model implementation and access to multiple sub-advisors, offering a blend of institutional support and educational seminars aimed at clients and the community.

Stewart Fields is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at OpenAir Financial, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at OpenAir Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Lake Point Wealth Management, Advisor Resource Council, United Capital Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in an affiliated insurance business, OpenAir Advisory, LLC. 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 discretionary and founded on fundamental analysis, offering a range of strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Michael Tull is a financial advisor at RFG Wealth Advisory with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RFG Wealth Advisory in 2025, he worked at Guaranty Bank & Trust and has a background in commercial real estate brokerage with Stag Commercial, where he maintains a license for referral purposes. RFG Wealth Advisory serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including derivatives and options within separately managed accounts, and manages over $550 million in client assets across approximately 415 households.

Elizabeth Shurtz is a CFP® professional affiliated with Keener Financial Planning in Keller, TX, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Keener Financial Planning since 2014, with a brief period at TD Ameritrade in 2018. Shurtz holds a Series 65 license and has been part of Keener's team since 2022. Keener Financial Planning serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and organizations, providing modular financial planning and portfolio management through hourly, flat-fee, or retainer engagements. The firm emphasizes a long-term, largely passive investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs, combined with selective active funds and strategic small-cap and value exposures.

Mark Krehel is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Main Street Retirement Planning, LLC since 2022 and previously worked at Retirement Planners of America and Equinor. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent. Main Street Retirement Planning, LLC manages discretionary portfolios and provides financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a tactical, trend-based investment approach focused on SEI mutual funds and maintains a high client-to-advisor ratio.