Ross Mortensen is a financial advisor with GDS Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and First Command Financial Planning. GDS Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services primarily to individual clients and high-net-worth households, managing approximately $1.8 billion in assets through discretionary portfolio management and retirement-rollover guidance. The firm uses model portfolios based on research from Raymond James, with adjustments tailored to client-specific needs.

Devin De Lapp is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience at SFMG Wealth Advisors in Plano, TX. Prior to joining SFMG, he worked with Texas Tech University Transition and Engagement for three years. SFMG Wealth Advisors provides personalized wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and pension and trust clients, integrating financial planning with investment management. The firm employs a planning-first approach with a centralized Investment Committee and uses advanced tools to model retirement scenarios and investment strategies.

Delonte Harrell is a financial advisor at QuadCap Wealth Management, LLC in Frisco, TX, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked in various roles, including non-investment activities such as valet parking. QuadCap Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines traditional advisory work with AI-enabled tools for estate planning and incorporates tax preparation and trustee services into its offerings.

Alex Schremmer is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Keene Insight Financial Strategies, AGH, BKD, and Washburn University. 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 and employs model portfolios informed by Raymond James research, using a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and other instruments.

Levi McMellian is a financial advisor at CFO4Life with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at CFO4Life Group, LLC since 2017, Ausdal Financial Partners since 2012, and CFO4LIFE, Inc. from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns MGMT4Life, LLC, which provides management and oversight services to CFO4Life, and is involved in several other business activities including insurance sales, tax preparation, business consulting, and fitness center ownership. CFO4Life offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management services to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models across various asset classes and utilizes institutional research and technology tools to tailor portfolios according to each client’s objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Jeffrey Starr is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Stansberry Asset Management, NYLIFE Securities LLC, Tarella Financial Group, and Citizens Bank. He is also a commissioned notary public. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm combines macroeconomic and fundamental research in a value-oriented investment approach, managing private credit funds and utilizing strategies including special situations and distressed investments.

Robert St Claire is a financial advisor with CFO4Life in Coppell, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Blume Capital Management. CFO4Life serves affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities by providing comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement plan advisory, corporate financial wellness programs, and cash-management solutions. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation and uses technology platforms like Morningstar, BlackRock’s Aladdin, and Orion to monitor portfolios.

John Congdon is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, with six years of industry experience. He has been with Peak American Investment Advisors since 2020 and is also involved with Peak American Financial Group, Inc. as a Client Solutions Manager focused on insurance sales. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, integrating retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate planning. The firm employs a blend of technical and fundamental analysis and uses a third-party platform to support portfolio management and client services.

Shashin Shah is a CFP® and CFA® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at SFMG Wealth Advisors since 2016. He participates as an ambassador for the CFP Board and contributes to the Investments and Wealth Institute as well as Wiley's CIMA review and guide. Shah is also a part-owner of Confidence Period, LLC, a private investment entity based in Plano, Texas, though he has no active management role. SFMG Wealth Advisors is a Dallas-area wealth management firm managing approximately $2.96 billion in client assets with an 18-advisor team. The firm offers personalized wealth management combining financial planning and portfolio management for individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients through a planning-first process and a centralized Investment Committee that applies strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments.

Max Tiraboschi is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Before joining GDS Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and held positions in automotive sales and marketing. 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 across a multi-advisor team, using model portfolios based on Raymond James research that range from balanced to fully equity-focused allocations.

Jason Freeby is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management with the designations ChFC® and Series 66. He has one year of experience in the financial industry, having previously served in the United States Marine Corps for 31 years. He is also involved in managing a rental real estate property outside of his advisory role. 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 assets across 22 advisors and uses model portfolios supported by research from Raymond James, focusing on asset allocation rather than individual security analysis.

Daniel Thomas is a financial advisor at Provision Asset, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Ivantage LLC and KXII-TV. Outside of his advisory role, he owns In Focus Consulting LLC, an insurance agency. 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 to construct diversified portfolios, and it operates seven offices with a team of six advisors.

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.

Jon Reppert is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a senior partner and sole owner at Spectrum Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 1984. His prior experience includes roles at Kalos Capital, Inc. and Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. Reppert also works as an insurance agent with Advisors Excel. Spectrum Advisors serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, private business owners, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning and consulting, and qualified retirement plan consulting, utilizing asset-allocation models, fundamental analysis, and third-party money managers.

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.

Alex Goldstein is a financial advisor with Atlas in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. He is the founder of Spreadwise LLC, a financial services entity affiliated with Atlas, and serves as Vice President of Investor Relations at Percent Technologies, an investment platform technology company. Atlas provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a primarily long-term, index-based investment approach supplemented by internal equity and bond strategies, and sponsors private investment vehicles including a private credit fund.

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.

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.

Cody Mason is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Worth Asset Management and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments in various roles from 2006 to 2025. Worth Asset Management provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering tailored portfolios through a combination of security analysis methods and utilization of outside managers and sub-advisors. The firm also delivers financial planning, cash management, distribution planning, and insurance-related advice.