Partner and Advisor based in Dallas, Texas, serving business owners nationwide After graduating from Texas A&M, I began my career in strategy and management consulting in Houston. I worked with Fortune 500 clients across multiple industries, developing a disciplined approach to problem solving, financial analysis, and operations. I later joined one of my clients full time, serving in corporate finance, supply chain, and operations roles. Much of my work focused on over $1 billion of company acquisitions, including transaction analysis, post-acquisition integration, and building shared services across the enterprise. As a general manager, I was responsible for a team of 50 and a $20 million annual budget. In 2018, I returned home to join the family business. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and registered with the SEC as an Investment Adviser Representative. I joined J.E. Simmons and Company in Dallas to extend my father’s vision of providing integrated financial, tax, and investment advice to high-earning professionals and business owners. I especially enjoy helping clients balance business growth with personal wealth goals, whether that means structuring retirement plans for practice owners or evaluating the financial impact of adding a partner. My background in M&A and operations allows me to bring large-company financial thinking to privately held businesses. I help clients navigate complex, high-stakes decisions with clarity, from evaluating acquisition opportunities to improving cash flow and long-term sustainability. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three kids and cycling whenever I can. I volunteer at our elementary school in Richardson, Texas.

Khurram Agha is a financial advisor at Manzil Investment Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Oracle and Microsoft. Manzil Investment Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual clients and acts as a sub-adviser to registered investment companies, including ETFs. The firm employs diversified, longer-term strategies and incorporates Shariah-compliant screening and financial-ratio analysis where applicable, operating as a digital-first adviser within a broader Canadian Islamic fintech group.

John Paulson is a financial advisor at Clear Sky Financial, LP with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Clear Sky Financial since 2018, following a 13-year tenure at LPL Financial. Paulson is also a licensed insurance agent and registered representative, dedicating a portion of his time to these roles. Clear Sky Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using a wide range of securities and offers both advisory management and sub-adviser appointments, operating as a small, three-advisor practice.

Richard Jordan is a financial advisor at Fortress Estate Solutions, PLLC in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Fortress Estate Solutions since 2006. In addition to his advisory work, he offers life insurance products as a licensed life insurance agent. Fortress Estate Solutions serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and business entities by providing financial and investment planning, active portfolio management, and related services including estate, charitable, tax, mortgage/debt, and business planning. The firm combines comprehensive estate and charitable planning with active trading and options strategies, tailoring investment advice through fundamental and technical methods.

Clay Daniels is a financial advisor at Daniels & Erickson Financial Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Daniels & Erickson since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, Daniels is an accountant at Daniels & Erickson, P.C., where he is involved in practice management, tax planning, and tax return review. Daniels & Erickson Financial Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $213.6 million for about 60 clients, employing a customized asset-allocation process with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis. The firm's affiliation with a full-service CPA practice allows coordination of tax planning, charitable gifting, and estate work alongside investment advice.

Zackary Smutzer is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. He joined Sage Wealth Planning in 2025 after working at Carter Advisory Services for one year and spent four years at Texas A&M University prior to entering the financial advisory field. Sage Wealth Planning offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily passive, risk-based investment approach using diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, fixed income, and other securities.

David Nelson is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Daniels & Erickson Financial Advisors, LLC since 2002. He also holds a shareholder position as a tax accountant at Daniels & Erickson, P.C., where he manages tax client relationships and oversees tax return preparation. Daniels & Erickson serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning, employing customized asset allocation and ongoing monitoring, and integrates tax and financial planning through its affiliation with a full-service CPA practice.

Roger Shake is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He has served at Legacy Consulting Group since 1999 and at Perryman Securities, Inc. since 2004. Legacy Consulting Group advises individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial life planning, and special-project consulting. The firm employs a combination of quantitative screening and qualitative due diligence within a progressive capital-allocation framework, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative vehicles.

Chester Anderson III is a CFP® professional at 7th Harvest Investments in Dallas, TX, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with 7th Harvest Investments since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Anderson is involved in nonprofit activities, serving as treasurer for Westside Baptist Church and Real Life Ministries, and markets biblical study materials through a related business. 7th Harvest Investments provides fee-based investment management and retirement plan consulting to individuals and organizations, including high-net-worth households and plan sponsors. The firm uses a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and offers both direct portfolio management and model-based services.

Logan Bennett is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brexton Family Financial, LLC since 2023 and previously spent 10 years with Box Insurance Agency, Inc. and Box Financial Advisor. Brexton Family Financial provides comprehensive wealth management to individuals, non-profit organizations, and businesses, managing discretionary portfolios and integrating financial planning with tax, retirement, and estate considerations. The firm employs fundamental security analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ investment policies and risk tolerances.

Eli Tabaria is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Pinecrest Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in nonprofit organizations, serving on the board of the Jewish Federation of Dallas and as a principal member of IJF Outreach. Pinecrest Advisory Services provides portfolio management and pension consulting services to institutional clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management across a wide range of investments and employs a combination of charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Ross Richmond is a financial advisor at Relic Wealth Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Edward Jones, and RVPP LLC. Outside of finance, Richmond is the owner of Oceanside Cleaning LLC, a family-held service and maintenance business. Relic Wealth Management LLC provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs diverse analytical methods and offers discretionary portfolio management including alternative investments, alongside financial planning services, and may enter performance-based fee arrangements with qualified clients while also serving institutional pensions under ERISA fiduciary responsibilities.

Jerod Brockelman is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 11 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Eubank, Hutson & Associates, LLC and Addington Financial Group, where he works as an investment adviser representative. Eubank, Hutson & Associates serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and single-subject consulting. The firm’s investment approach integrates technical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and utilizes both long- and short-term strategies tailored to client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Dustin Parker is a financial advisor at Box Financial Advisors, LLC in Grapevine, TX, holding a Series 65 license. He has been with the firm since 2026 and has 19 years of experience at Box Insurance Agency. Box Financial Advisors provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a fundamental and long-term asset-allocation approach, managing both public and alternative investments, including private placements and private funds.

James Chick is a financial advisor with Piccolo Investment Consulting, LLC in Denton, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Edward Jones. He also operates Allen Chick Investing, LLC. Piccolo Investment Consulting provides discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting to both individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and institutional entities. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using a range of securities and offers consulting and retirement-account advice with an investment process based on third-party research and fundamental and technical analysis.

Patrick Pope Jr. is a financial advisor with HG Tailored Financial Services in Dallas, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Patrick has worked at multiple firms including LPL Financial and BB&T entities, and operates his own sole proprietorship. HG Tailored Financial Services provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to develop customized investment programs aligned with clients' goals and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Parkhurst is a financial advisor with Halcyon Global Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Halcyon Global Advisors since 2014 and previously spent 17 years at LPL Financial, LLC. Halcyon Global Advisors provides discretionary asset management and project-based financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis with modern portfolio theory, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis and offering wrap-fee programs that consolidate management and transaction costs.

Gerrond Mckee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Lifeway Financial Corporation since 2009. Lifeway Financial Corporation advises individual and high-net-worth clients by providing personalized financial planning, discretionary investment management, and hourly consultations. The firm manages approximately $339 million across about 168 client relationships, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and including private placements and other illiquid investments in its portfolios.

Patrick Combs is a financial advisor with Combs Capital Partners in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include leadership positions at Archetype Wealth Partners and ongoing consulting work as Senior VP at Teamalytics, focusing on leadership coaching for business executives. He is also involved in managing alternative investment vehicles and serves as managing director for hedge fund and private equity firms with focuses on blockchain and small to mid-sized company investments. Combs Capital Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, offering active asset management, tailored portfolio construction, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a long-term investment approach utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, primarily implementing strategies through mutual funds and ETFs within discretionary model portfolios.

Paul Henley is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Farris Capital Management Inc. since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. In addition to his advisory work, Henley is also licensed as an insurance agent. Farris Capital Management provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and certain business entities. The firm manages approximately $177.5 million across about 395 clients, employing a combination of advisor-managed accounts and automated platforms, and utilizes a stock-selection process focused on companies with stable fundamentals along with options strategies and portfolio rebalancing.