Emily Lopez is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience. She works at Mills Wealth Advisors, LLC and previously held roles at Cain Watters & Associates and KPMG. In addition to her financial advisory work, Lopez is a Certified Public Accountant. Mills Wealth Advisors, LLC 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 broadly diversified, low-cost core holdings with selective satellite positions and emphasizes tax-aware trading and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

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.

Stephen Ropes is a financial advisor at Keener Financial Planning with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked in various roles including at the University of North Texas and North Central Texas College. Outside of financial services, he has been involved with Ropes Repairs. Keener Financial Planning serves individuals, trusts, small businesses, organizations, and occasional pension plans. The firm provides modular financial planning and portfolio management through hourly, flat-fee, or ongoing retainer arrangements, focusing on a long-term, largely passive investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs combined with selective active management.

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 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.

Eduardo Gandara is a financial advisor at Consilium Wealth Advisory, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Consilium Wealth Advisory, he worked at Ecentria and has held positions outside the financial industry, including roles at Stephen F. Austin State University and Lamps Plus. Consilium Wealth Advisory is a fee-based investment management and wealth advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analysis to build investment strategies, including a discretionary equity-focused approach balanced between value and growth.

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 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cabin Advisors, he worked at Arete Wealth Management and has a background in the medical device industry with Medtronic and Alcon. He is also a partner at Arno Wealth, LLC, which provides investment-related tax and financial planning services. Cabin Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $220.2 million across 368 client relationships with a team of 14 advisors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and unified managed accounts, employing a range of investment analyses and due diligence on alternative investments.

Terrance Hutchins is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stevens Capital Partners and previously worked at Logos Financial Group LLC, Logos Tax and Business Solutions, and Allstate Insurance Co. He is a partner in SCP Tax LLC, a tax preparation and CFO services firm. Stevens Capital Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses with approximately $810 million in assets under management. The firm provides customized investment management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory.

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.