Joel Williams is a financial advisor with SPC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he provides general accounting services and prepares financial statements for Van's Kitchen in Dallas, TX. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with a structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies to provide a range of fiduciary and non-fiduciary services.

Arnolds Grava is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas and its affiliates since 2006 and is also the founder of a personal financial task management software company aimed at integrating client financial planning with technology. Additionally, he operates The DI Center, LLC, which focuses on disability insurance and related products. Ameritas Advisory Services provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, alongside multiple program platforms and third-party technology, to deliver customized investment solutions.

Christopher Houghton is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors, Lake Point Advisory Group, TD Ameritrade, and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a variety of program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

Sydney Hacker is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Rockwall, TX. Prior to joining Mercer, Hacker held positions at Sanctuary Securities, Sanctuary Advisors, Fidelity Investments, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, Hacker has experience working at Dillard's, Baylor University, and in the hospitality sector. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, nonprofits, and endowments, providing investment advisory as well as financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other specialized strategies.

Qiliang Zhu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He is also the founder and president of Dream Alliance, Inc., a consulting and marketing services firm that assists business clients in reaching their customers. Zhu has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has worked in the financial services industry since 2004. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios, catering to both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Kirk Barrett is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Farther. His prior roles include positions at Silver Lake Capital Management, Malleck Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, Fisher Investments, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Capital. Outside of his advisory work, he is a Gift Planner for the Lutheran Foundation of Southwest, focusing on legacy and charitable gift planning. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform, offering discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations for private investment funds. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory with bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic model portfolios, primarily investing in ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Jason Weston is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held multiple roles in insurance and mortgage-related businesses since 2001. Weston is involved in residential mortgage loan origination and insurance sales as part of his broader professional activities. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides access to proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options, and supports clients with affiliated retirement and recordkeeping entities.

Michael Kolacz is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2023 and previously spent seven years at International Assets Advisory, LLC. Kolacz is also an independent contractor assisting clients with estate planning documents and consulting on college tuition negotiation. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs both strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolio strategies across passive and active investments, serving clients through various advisory platforms and third-party manager programs.

Sachit Muduli is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Transamerica, he worked at Wfgia and Boost Mobile and has been a student for over a decade. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party money managers with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Antonio Biedma is a financial advisor at SPC with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He began his advisory career in 2026 and previously worked in mortgage and insurance roles, including positions at TWFG Insurance and Amerihome Mortgage. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and delivers services through multiple account programs, with investment advice tailored and discretionary at the individual advisor level.

Bradley Livingstone is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm utilizes a combination of firm- and third-party models to develop tailored client strategies, employing both passive and active investment approaches within a multi-manager framework.

Benjamin Holden is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He also works as an aeronautical engineer at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Burt Snover is a ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC. He has held roles at Brokers International Financial Services, Fund Architects, and Foresight Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Comp Edge Financial, a wholesaling and insurance marketing firm. Integrity Alliance is a large advisor network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Bradley Mickelson is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at Spectrum Advisors, Fisher Investments, and Barrow Hanley Global Investors. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory, with a focus on multi-factor tilts, low-cost index vehicles, and tax management.

Gregory McCurry is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. McCurry has worked with several firms, including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Eagle Strategies. He is also the owner of McCurry Insurance Agency LLC, where he provides multi-line insurance brokerage services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining both investment advisory and broker-dealer services.

Brandon Montgomery is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Michael Tannery is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Richardson, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2013, he worked at LPL Financial for 12 years. He is the owner of a tax preparation and accounting firm and serves as a volunteer board member at the Richardson YMCA. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and third-party asset managers, combining passive and active investments to create customized client solutions.

Michael Putnam is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Rockwall, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at GWFS Equities, MWA Financial Services Inc, and Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of his advisory role, he provides transportation services through Uber during non-business hours. Empower Advisory Group offers financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party planning tools focused on long-term portfolio returns and saving rates, with services delivered alongside Empower’s administrative and recordkeeping platforms.

Bradley Epstein is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Epstein & Kolacz Wealth Management since 2006 and maintains a CPA practice through Epstein & Company PC. Epstein is also involved in tax preparation and consulting services with EB Tax Advisors PLLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various platforms.

Eric Clinger is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2024 and also has experience with ManhattanLife and Yellow Jacket Business Solutions. Outside of financial advising, he is employed at Toyota Motor North America as a supervisor in general accounting and refers individuals to ManhattanLife for health insurance. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and third-party money managers, operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.