James Hart Du Preez is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience, including prior work in commercial real estate and seven years with the Sunshine Tour. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis to create customized client plans.

Michelle Cooley is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and CUNA Mutual Group. She is also a co-host of The James Cooley Show...It’s Your Life LIVE on e360TV and radio. WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC provides fee-based wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and plan sponsors, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a tailored investment process that incorporates multiple analytical approaches and offers both direct management and access to third-party programs.

Justin Wooley is a financial advisor with Western Wealth Management LLC in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Western Wealth Management since 2017 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. Western Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates a decentralized network of adviser representatives and offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies through multiple sponsored programs.

Ryan Murray is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Motivosity, Oasis Outsourcing, Fairstream, Choose Greatness, Qualtrics, Union Pacific Railroad, and Brigham Young University. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to individual clients, institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm combines Modern Portfolio Theory with quantitative screening and qualitative manager due diligence to manage approximately $13 billion in client assets.

Timothy Soules is a financial advisor with TCFG Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 18 years before joining TCFG in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Soules Ranches, overseeing its daily operations. TCFG Investment Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs various investment strategies and provides access to third-party money managers while maintaining client portfolio reviews at least annually.

Brandi Holmes is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Advisory Services Network. She previously worked at Calton & Associates, Inc. and Fidelity, and has been associated with Anchor Private Planning since 2015. Holmes is also licensed as an insurance agent involved in the sale and service of insurance products. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Teresa King is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Navy Federal in 2025, she worked at Nobles & Richards, Inc, FourStar Wealth Advisors LLC, Integrated Wealth Concepts, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and Edward Jones. She is also the owner and director of Kings Crown Elite Ventures, LLC, a private money lending and real estate investment business. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options, primarily delivering advice through managed advisory programs that incorporate third-party portfolio managers.

Amin Kotadia is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Hurst, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Archer in 2019, he worked at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and related entities from 2004 to 2017. He also operates Amin Kotadia CPA PC, a tax preparation and accounting firm, and manages an independent insurance agency. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies, managing approximately $900 million primarily on a discretionary basis. The firm offers customized portfolio management and model-based strategies, with a focus on diversified allocations across multiple asset classes and regular account reviews.

Ashley Furlong is a CFP® professional with two years of experience, currently with Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC in Fort Worth, TX. Her prior roles include positions at FORVIS Wealth Advisors LLC, Willis Johnson & Associates, and IMG Financial Group. She has also held roles outside the financial industry, including teaching positions at Texas A&M University and North Central Texas College. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofit organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and consulting as part of an integrated service model. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation and combines active and passive strategies within a disciplined, diversified approach.

Matthew Gallagher is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC and has held roles at Prosperity Wealth Management, Gallagher & Sons Wealth Management, Client One Securities, and Gallagher Financial Group. He also offers fixed insurance products through Prosperity Wealth Management. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, options, and private investments.

Thomas Smith is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., Realta Equities, Inc., and Capital Markets IQ. Smith also operates Bering Financial, LLC, a life insurance and fixed annuity sales business. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including in-house models, sub-advisers, and alternative investments tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Erik Luckstead is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virtue Capital Management since 2019 and has held various roles in related businesses including Wealthstead LLC, where he serves as managing member providing business and loan consulting. Additionally, he owns an independent insurance agency focused on health, accident, and life benefits. Virtue Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm customizes portfolios using tactical, strategic, and dynamic approaches and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, financial planning, third-party manager due diligence, and sub-advisory services through a multi-team model.

Ben Boyd III is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. and LPL Financial since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Outside of financial advising, he is a business owner of Everyday Armor LLC, a company involved in packing and shipping operations. Symphony Financial serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and multi-family office services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, options, and private placements, and offers ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services alongside coordinating comprehensive multi-family office engagements.

Mitchell Zaelit is a financial advisor with Ally Invest Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade. He also serves as a digital product director focused on wealth management and robo-advice products. Ally Invest Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through automated and advisor-led services. The firm employs ETF-based portfolios aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory and delivers investment management at scale through digital and automated processes.

Derrick Same is a financial advisor at Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC in Fort Worth, TX, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Legacy Retirement Solutions, Gradient Securities, Advocate Financial Partners, MWA Financial Services Inc, Modern Woodmen of America, and Orkin Pest Control. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm employs a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach combined with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis while supporting several thousand retail accounts.

Brandon Woods is a CFP® and Series 63-registered financial advisor at Root Financial Partners with seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, CWM, LLC, Chessman Wealth Strategies, and Foresters Financial Services. Root Financial Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and small businesses by providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm focuses on diversified, passive asset-allocation portfolios using low-cost index funds and ETFs, alongside separately managed account strategies and direct indexing through Altruist.

W. Fox is a financial advisor with Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Northwestern Mutual and its affiliated entities for over 15 years. In addition to his advisory role, Fox is an independent insurance agent licensed to sell non-variable insurance products. Eversource serves a range of individual and institutional clients, providing wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services through a national network of advisors. The firm offers multiple investment programs and also acts as an adviser to outside RIAs while managing private pooled investments and a private markets platform.

Nicholas Yokley is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, based in Fort Worth, TX, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Signal Advisors Wealth, he worked at Legacy Retirement Solutions and American Senior Benefits. He also maintains activities as an insurance agent, selling various insurance products. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded IARs, and their retail clients. The firm uses a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation process with sector rotation and supplements it with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Victor Sanchez is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Albuquerque Public Schools for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a nonprofit organization, Behind The Flag, Inc., where he serves as a board member and helps organize training and fundraising events. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered firm providing discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment process emphasizing tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes and offers both internally managed and third-party manager models.

Kurt Koke is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Hurst, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera since 2004. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.