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 financial advisor at Worth Asset Management in Dallas, TX, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience with prior roles at Fidelity Investments and Fairway Legacy Advisors. Worth Asset Management provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of security analysis methods and outside managers to tailor portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with regular reviews aligned to client objectives.

Stephen Engels is a CFP® certificant with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with CMG Wealth Management and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. Engels serves as a trustee for a family insurance trust and holds ownership in related investment entities. CMG Wealth Management serves individuals, non-profits, corporations, and other business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and due diligence reports on private investments. The firm uses a blend of fundamental and technical analysis combined with modern portfolio theory to tailor investment strategies to each client's objectives and risk tolerance.

Jared Skinner is a financial advisor with Meristead Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stansberry Asset Management and BancWest Investment Services, among others. 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 bottom-up fundamental research. The firm manages private credit funds and employs opportunistic, value-oriented strategies across global equities and credit.

Michael George is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at CMG Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Blackland Group LLC for 16 years. Michael is based in Plano, TX, and is part of a six-advisor team. CMG Wealth Management serves individuals, non-profit organizations, corporations, and other business entities, offering asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and due diligence reports on private investments. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory to tailor investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

David White is a financial advisor at SFMG Wealth Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with SFMG Wealth Advisors since 2007. SFMG Wealth Advisors is a team-based firm that provides integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm uses a centralized Investment Committee to implement personalized investment programs and emphasizes ongoing team-based planning and regular portfolio reviews.

Mark Lagrone is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Bright Wealth Management, LLC and its affiliate Bright Equities, LLC, where he has held roles since 2016, including Senior Vice President and Director of Bright Equities. In that capacity, he manages deal flow and due diligence for private and public investments and assists in managing model portfolios. Bright Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $265 million for about 175 clients through a team of seven advisors, offering discretionary portfolio management based on tailored asset-allocation models and continuous supervision.

Christopher Corjay is a financial advisor with Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Vision Advisors, Inc., Optivise Advisory Services, and OnPointe Advisory and Financial Services, LLC. Corjay is also a CFO and part-owner of 1 Plus 1 Equal 3, Inc. Black Knight Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and personal services. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that includes discretionary management of model portfolios and tailored strategies, with access to private funds managed by an affiliated adviser as well as traditional investment vehicles.

Kenneth Blattenbauer Jr. is a financial advisor with Kingstone Capital Partners Texas, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley and various investment and insurance entities, including serving as CEO and CCO of Kingstone Capital Partners Texas. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in managing multiple related businesses, including insurance agencies and private fund vehicles. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of bottom-up fundamental analysis and top-down overlays and distinguishes itself by using derivatives and quantitative risk controls within separately managed accounts.

Christopher Robinson is a financial advisor at RFG Wealth Advisory with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, INVEST Financial Corporation, and Veravest Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in several business ventures, including ownership in real estate and related entities. RFG Wealth Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio consulting. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, employing a variety of investment methods including derivatives and options strategies within separately managed accounts.

Jonathan Mc Entire is a financial advisor with Provision Asset, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked in hospitality management at Hilton Hotels, Omni Hotels and Resorts, and Highland Dallas Hotel. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent with Provision Retirement, LLC. Provision Asset is a fee-based advisory firm serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, and investment company clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and qualified plan consulting, managing approximately $150.7 million for around 459 clients through a small team.

Christopher Cayet is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has been with SFMG Wealth Advisors since 2016. SFMG Wealth Advisors is a team-based wealth management firm serving individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, employing a centralized Investment Committee to guide personalized investment programs with options for values-based investing.

Glen Smith is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at GDS Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Bank of America. He is also the proprietor of GGTLS and has passive investments in a cleaning product company. 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, utilizing model portfolios informed by Raymond James research across a range of equity and fixed income allocations.

Robert Alston Jr. is a financial advisor at Quadcap Wealth Management, LLC in Frisco, TX, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Quadcap Wealth Management for over a decade. 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 technology-driven solutions, including an AI-enabled platform for estate planning and integrated tax preparation, tailoring strategies to clients’ specific goals and needs.

Robert Williams is a financial advisor with Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has six years of industry experience. Williams has been with Peak American Investment Advisors since 2020 and has also been involved with Peak American Financial Group since 2008, where he advises on indexed annuities and life insurance. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and integrates tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning.

Leslie King is a financial advisor at CFO4Life with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ausdal Financial Partners Inc since 2021 while also being affiliated with CFO4Life since 2013. CFO4Life provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm constructs diversified asset allocation models across various investment types and uses institutional research and technology to tailor portfolios to client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Christopher Delaura is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Meristead Wealth, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Stansberry Asset Management LLC and Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC. 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 and manages private credit funds for accredited or qualified investors.

Ty Trosky is affiliated with Meristead Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. His professional background includes roles at Stansberry Asset Management, Santa Clara University, Conserv Fuel, and Laguna Blanca High School, with a total of several years of diverse experience. Meristead Wealth, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, specializing in separately managed accounts and third-party asset management programs. The firm employs an opportunistic, value-oriented investment approach that integrates top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research across global equities and credit, and also manages multiple private credit funds targeting accredited and qualified investors.