Ryan Hawkins is a financial advisor at USAA Investment Services Company with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Merrill, Bank of America, and other financial institutions. Outside of his advisory role, Hawkins is involved in technology through ownership of Evalu8, LLC, which focuses on app development and AI technology for self-evaluation. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors through phone and digital channels. The firm delivers Retirement Income Strategy Reports and facilitates referrals to third-party broker-dealers or advisers rather than managing client assets directly.

Annie Lamm is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at KPMG and the University of Mississippi. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services primarily to individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors, with a focus on dental healthcare professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple platforms and provides specialized services for dental practice transitions and related matters.

Lauren Roecker is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors. The firm offers various solutions, including ERISA plan advisory, pooled trust offerings, unified managed accounts, and referrals to tax and accounting specialists.

Robert Stern is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Fidelity, Ameritas Investment Company, and EFG Corporation. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a customized and collaborative planning process covering topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

Benjamin Gerald is a financial advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including MassMutual Investors Services, New York Life Insurance Company, and Eagle Strategies. Gerald is the founder and president of 75INC LLC, a professional networking association, and serves as president of NAIFA - Dallas. He is also co-founder and managing partner of Audible Financial Group and Audible Consulting, focusing on fixed insurance solutions and coaching insurance agents. Quartz Partners Investment Management provides model-based investment management for individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up stock selection across multiple model portfolios, offering discretionary account management and advisory services through various delivery platforms.

Heidi Barnett is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2002. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and trustees or plan sponsors of pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Nora Brazier is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Merrill. Brazier is also involved with Eisenhauer Wealth Management, a marketing name for financial securities business conducted through B. Riley Wealth Management. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of programs including advisor-managed portfolios, third-party managed programs via the Envestnet platform, and internally managed models, overseeing approximately $4.21 billion in client assets.

Sam Kodari is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. Sam also owns Integrated Planning Services and is involved in health and life insurance sales for individuals and businesses. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, third-party sub-advisors, and a digital platform, employing a strategic asset allocation approach with both short- and long-term investment management options.

Aaron Suriff is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Whimsy Franchising & Distributing. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm customizes portfolios using discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, employing modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and utilizes a range of third-party managers alongside its in-house Growth Opportunities model.

Matthew Clynch is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Cain, Watters & Associates since 2013 and holds a Series 65 designation. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and trustees or plan sponsors of pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and provides donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Paul Lyons is a Certified Financial Planner® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC and has previously worked with Sanders Morris Harris LLC and Tectonic Securities. Lyons also holds a Financial and Operations Principal (FinOp) role at Sanders Morris Harris, dedicating approximately 10% of his time to these responsibilities. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension and profit-sharing plan trustees and sponsors. The firm combines CPA and accounting services with multiple investment programs, focusing on non-discretionary asset management and serving a specialized client base.

Reagan Irons is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Koch Industries, Inc. and EY, as well as serving in roles at the University of Oklahoma and State Farm. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, offering comprehensive solutions including ERISA plan advisory, pooled trusts, unified managed accounts, and referrals to tax and accounting specialists. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary investment platforms and maintains formal affiliations with related financial and accounting entities.

Elizabeth Dennen is an advisor at Compass Financial Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and five years of experience. Her prior work includes roles at State Farm Larry Martin, Ballet Frontier, and Dunham and Jones Law Firm. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies, including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and employs multiple analytical approaches along with third-party managers and internally managed model portfolios.

James Madden is a financial advisor at Csenge Advisory Group, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at several firms, including Highridge Advisory, IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, and RBC Capital Markets Corp. Outside of financial advising, Madden is President and CEO of Trophy Technology, a fishing tackle company, and serves on the Elder Board at The Parks Church. Csenge Advisory Group provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, charities, and corporate/business clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with a relative strength methodology and a top-down market approach, offering customized portfolio management through discretionary or model-based allocations.

Steven Whitman is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement in Princeton, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at The Vanguard Group and various other firms. Outside of finance, he operates a YouTube channel focused on tool and furniture restoration. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services, with investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management using asset allocation models and a “total wealth” approach.

John Stephens is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has managed his own CPA firm since 2000. Outside of advising, Stephens is involved in several business ventures including serving as CEO of Lag Box, LLC, a product manufacturing company, and president of ZComp, LLC, which provides payroll services. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers specialized options such as non-traded REITs and an options-writing overlay for enrolled clients.

Bradley Blasingame is a financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a separate business that prepares tax returns for non-firm clients. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension plan sponsors. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and provides donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Ashley Winters is a financial advisor at Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Forta Financial Group, Inc., Eckhoff Wealth Management, and Eqis Capital Management, Inc. Winters is also licensed to sell life and accident insurance products through an affiliated entity, dedicating a portion of her time to these activities. Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and frequently utilizes third-party sub-advisors and model portfolios while maintaining ongoing client oversight.

John Paul Johnson is a financial advisor at Triad Wealth Partners, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at GWN Securities Inc., Legend Advisory, LLC, and ZRJ, where he remains a part owner. Outside of his advisory roles, Johnson is the managing partner of Paramount Wealth Group, a firm focused on tax services, and operates a Medicare sales agency serving retired and active teachers. Triad Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients through an independent network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a Turnkey Asset Management Platform (TAMP) that provides sub-advisory and model portfolio services to other registered investment advisers. The firm employs strategic asset allocation supported by an investment committee and offers diversified investment solutions including discretionary portfolio management, third-party managers, and financial planning engagements.

Kristen Smith is a CFP® certified financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Compound Planning in 2024, she worked at Empower Advisory Group and Personal Capital Advisors. Compound Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services. The firm offers a blend of long-term buy-and-hold strategies and tactical tools, including direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, to build risk-based model allocations tailored to client goals.