David Brounley is a financial advisor with Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merit Financial Advisors, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, Wealth Enhancement Brokerage Services, and LPL Financial. Valley Wealth Strategies advises individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering customized investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach supplemented by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing over $1.2 billion in assets with a significant portion on a non-discretionary basis.

Jonathan Bridges is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Thirteen Twenty-Two Advisors and has held roles at the firm since 2012. Bridges is co-owner of an insurance agency and managing member of a tax preparation and accounting firm. He also engages in public speaking on non-investment topics. Thirteen Twenty-Two Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers access to LPL Financial–sponsored advisory programs and third-party managers.

Stephen Stull is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Storehouse Financial LLC in Fort Worth, TX, where he has worked since 2005. He has 20 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Stull owns and operates a public accounting firm, Stull, CPA, LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Storehouse Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension plans, and other entities with discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in managing diversified portfolios, typically on a discretionary basis, and maintains a high client-to-advisor ratio supported by standardized processes and custodial platforms.

Robert Johnson is a financial advisor with Xenith Financial Advisory Services, LLC in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role since 2021, he has worked at McManus & Johnson Consulting Engineers, LLC since 2013. Xenith Financial Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern-portfolio-theory analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Landon Freeman is a financial advisor with Thirteen Twenty-Two Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and AIG. Thirteen Twenty-Two Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory and offers access to multiple LPL Financial–sponsored advisory programs and third-party investment managers.

Craig Wade is a financial advisor with Rhodes Investment Advisors, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Rhodes Investment Advisors since 1997 and associated with Rhodes Securities, Inc. since 1988. Outside of advisory services, he is also a registered insurance agent. Rhodes Investment Advisors primarily serves individual clients, managing approximately $419 million across nearly 800 accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and third-party manager selection, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis methods.

Thye Soon Foo is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth Americas, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience working at Leo Wealth Americas since 2026 and previously worked at Leo Wealth, LLC and Jachin Capital PTE, Ltd. from 2015 to 2022. Leo Wealth Americas provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and access to alternative and model portfolios for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a mix of systematic and discretionary strategies, emphasizing diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost ETF implementation, and serves a variety of clients including sovereign wealth funds and municipal governments.

Mark Michel is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Diesslin Group, Inc. since 2021 and previously spent five years at American Beacon Advisors. Diesslin Group, Inc. provides fee-only financial planning and asset management services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, global diversification, and tax-sensitive implementation, and also serves as a private fund sponsor and manager with several closed investment funds.

Zaphrey Williams is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth Americas, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Waddell & Reed and BFT Financial Group, LLC. Outside of investment advisory, he operates a tax preparation service through Z L Williams Tax and Bookkeeping Services. Leo Wealth Americas provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of systematic and discretionary strategies, emphasizing diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost ETF implementation.

Bobby Burns is a financial advisor with CPR Investments Inc. in Arlington, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at CPR Financial Group LLC and CPR Investments Inc. since 2018, with prior experience at Hd Vest Advisory Services and Hd Vest Investment Services. Outside of advising, Burns serves as president of Transtax Associates and Inv Logistics Inc., providing tax and accounting services. CPR Investments Inc. offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes multi-manager portfolios combining in-house tactical models with third-party advisors, emphasizing defensive positioning and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Todd Williams is a CFP® professional at WPWealth LLP with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Charles R. Green & Associates, Sagepoint Financial, and PNC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate, a nonprofit that raises funds for scholarships for youth showing livestock. WPWealth LLP provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, using an asset class–based approach focused on global diversification and risk management. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and utilizes third-party technology platforms for estate planning and IRA services.

Troy Fore III is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Aspen Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at AXA Advisors, LLC and Vision Point Advisory Group. Outside of his advisory work, Fore serves as a volunteer board member for the Coastal Conservation Association. Aspen Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, team-based firm managing approximately $658 million for individual and family clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary asset management, using a model-based portfolio construction approach combined with a buy-and-hold strategy and periodic rebalancing.

William Schwennsen is a financial advisor with Signal Securities, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Signal Securities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in financial planning and insurance sales through Schwennsen Financial Services. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes risk management through diversification and a consultative process, offering model-based asset allocation programs and separately managed accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Christian Messemer is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Discipline Wealth Solutions, Inc., a team-based firm where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Clark Asset Management, Q3 Advisors, and Morgan Stanley, among others. Messemer is also involved with Scholarship Shepherd, a nonprofit organization he has worked with since 2018. Discipline Wealth Solutions serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and other registered advisors by providing a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan consulting. The firm tailors portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances using various investment approaches, and it provides oversight of third-party managers and participant-level education for retirement clients.

Norman Farr is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Diesslin & Associates, Inc. since 1992. He is based in Fort Worth, TX, and is part of the Diesslin Group, Inc. team. Diesslin Group, Inc. provides comprehensive, fee-only financial planning and asset management services to individuals, businesses, and organizations, managing approximately $621 million in assets. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, global diversification, and tax-sensitive implementation, and is notable for its role as a private fund sponsor and manager of several closed-end investment funds.

Martin Rasmussen is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and Clearfork Financial Planning. His prior experience includes roles at AE Wealth Management, LLC, Global Financial Advisory, and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Rasmussen also serves as an insurance agent with Advisors Excel, writing life insurance, annuities, and Medicare supplements. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach, and offers a range of services through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

Matthew Kline is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, and has prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a multi-team firm providing discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program, serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm integrates advisory, brokerage, and custody services, offering portfolios that combine proprietary and third-party products with periodic reviews for suitability and performance.

Brittany Hiett is a financial advisor at MCF Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Northern Lights Distributors, Sierra Investment Management, and The Preiss Company. MCF Advisors is a multi-team, SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.68 billion for individuals, small businesses, pension plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and additional services including tax preparation, accounting, CFO services, and advisory support for affiliated private funds.

Christopher Cottrell is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior firms include LPL Financial LLC, Hi-Fidelity, AXA/Equitable Advisors, and Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper. He is also involved with Stewardship Wealth Management LLC. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing customized investment plans based on client risk profiles and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Raeann Forester is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Archer since 2021 and previously spent over two decades with Avantax Advisory Services and related entities. Outside of her advisory role, Forester serves in various community positions including treasurer for the Grand Prairie Metro Rotary Club and the GPHS Alumni Association, supporting nonprofit activities and scholarship programs. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and The Archer Funds. The firm employs a process that assesses clients’ financial situations and constructs diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes, managing approximately $900 million primarily on a discretionary basis.