Kristen Holt is a financial advisor at Cottonwood Capital Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cottonwood Capital since 2016. Holt is also a co-owner of Cottonwood Ventures, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Cottonwood Capital Advisors provides financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, other advisers, and private funds. The firm blends advisor-led portfolio construction with model portfolios and manages pooled vehicles, including special purpose vehicles, for qualified clients.

Ryan Maynard is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd., where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he held roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Maynard provides occasional financial advice to several small businesses, including an advertising company and a television production firm. Vaquero Private Wealth is an independent advisory firm serving individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, donor-advised funds, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management and personalized financial planning, constructing customized, tax-aware portfolios that integrate public and private investments guided by fundamental, cyclical, and technical research.

Stephen Norris is a financial advisor at McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. based in Dallas, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Apex Clearing Corporation since 2012. McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. is an eight-advisor team managing approximately $997 million in client assets, providing fee-based asset management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-asset class investment approach with discretionary portfolio management and a formal wrap-fee program.

Kelly Hohertz is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at View Capital RIA, LP since 2020. Prior to joining View Capital RIA, he worked at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. for one year and at View Capital Advisors for three years. Kelly is based in Dallas, TX and holds a Series 63 license. View Capital RIA, LP manages approximately $1.82 billion for a concentrated client base including individuals, ultra-high-net-worth families, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and consulting services through tailored programs, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation modeling, and manager due diligence, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account services.

Erick Kuebler is a financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 2016, alongside roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC dating back to 2008 and 2010 respectively. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm primarily manages portfolios on a discretionary basis through wrap-fee programs and offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, brokerage, and insurance-related services.

Mark Keffer is a financial advisor with ISC Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at ISC Advisors, Institutional Securities Corp, and as the sole proprietor of MK Financial Services. Keffer manages several web domains related to his advisory services under MK Financial Services. ISC Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions, managing over $1.6 billion in assets through 27 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, supported by an internal Investment Committee and multiple advisory programs.

Shelby Chesnut is a CFP® professional with four years of experience, currently serving at Howard Financial Services, Ltd. in Dallas, TX. Shelby’s prior work includes roles at Texas Tech University and the Lamar School District RE-2. Howard Financial Services provides personalized investment management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, utilizing fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in portfolio construction.

Lee Bradshaw is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Hodges Capital Management and First Dallas Securities Incorporated since 2017. Bradshaw has also held a position at Texas State University. First Dallas Securities serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional clients, including trusts, estates, retirement plans, and banking institutions. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management with an investment approach centered on domestic equity securities, combining fundamental and technical analysis for allocation and security-selection decisions.

Lucius Mc Gehee III is a financial advisor with Argent Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Argent Advisors since 2025. Prior to that, he worked at Argent Financial Group and Argent Trust Company starting in 2020 and has experience at Kanakuk Kamps. Argent Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $1.7 billion on a discretionary basis for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and municipal advisory consulting, employing a range of investment strategies including active and passive models, derivatives, and structured products.

John Gordon is a financial advisor at Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd. in Dallas, TX, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 23 years before joining Vaquero in 2019. Mr. Gordon is also a licensed insurance agent, holding the license for advisory purposes only. Vaquero Private Wealth is an independent advisory firm serving individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, donor-advised funds, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management and personalized financial planning, constructing customized, tax-aware portfolios that blend public and private investments across multiple asset classes.

William Cirksena is a financial advisor at MDRN Capital with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and Enterprise Fleet Management. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales, dedicating approximately 10% of his time to this activity. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a multi-advisor team model and constructs portfolios using unaffiliated independent managers alongside low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental and technical analysis with ongoing manager oversight.

Edward Hoffman is a financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Sanders Morris Harris. Outside of advisory work, he is the founder of FLY Holdings LLC, a men's grooming business. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts through wrap‑fee programs and utilizes third‑party portfolio managers and model portfolios to implement diversified investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Amanda Sasko is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC. She has two years of industry experience, with prior roles at Exencial Wealth Advisors, True North Advisors, and Hedgefield Wealth. Strata Wealth Advisors is a team-based firm managing over $927 million in assets, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that includes diverse asset classes and utilizes technology platforms for client reporting and account management.

Carlos Esteve is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with First Dallas Securities Incorporated. His prior roles include positions at Hodges Capital Management Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He has also worked in financial and legal settings, including Burton, McCumber & Longoria, LLP, and has experience in academic institutions. First Dallas Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing domestic equity securities through a combination of fundamental and technical analysis. The firm manages approximately $335.7 million in discretionary assets and provides advisory services on a commission-based model.

Adyson Irvin is a financial advisor at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Strata, Irvin was associated with Captrust and McPherson Cellars, as well as holding roles in educational institutions including Texas Tech University and the University of Oklahoma. Strata Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm employs a fiduciary, tailored approach using a range of securities and integrates technology and AI tools in portfolio management and client reporting.

Hope Robinson is a CFP® professional at Penn Davis McFarland Inc. in Dallas, TX, with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at RGT Wealth Advisors for seven years and at Ey for two years. Penn Davis McFarland serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning and family office services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental, long-term strategies across equities, bonds, and cash equivalents, complemented by selective use of alternative instruments and concentrated portfolios.

Lane Moore is a financial advisor with Sanders Morris LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sanders Morris Harris since 2016 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Sanders Morris LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts through wrap-fee programs, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and model portfolios to provide diversified investment allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

William Moore is a CFP® professional at Versant Capital Management, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Versant, he held positions at Tolleson Wealth Management, Simmons Bank, and several other firms. Versant Capital Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional, and charitable clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive wealth management, and family office services. The firm builds diversified portfolios tailored to client-specific investment policies and incorporates a range of investment vehicles, including third-party mutual funds and alternative investments.

Alan Haworth is a financial advisor with Clare Market Investments, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Clare Market in 2018, he worked at Oppenheimer & Co. from 2011 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a vinyl record store, Declassified Records LLC, and manages the development of a financial data application called Stalking Butler App. Clare Market Investments provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and sub-advisor oversight for individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis, managing approximately $556 million in assets across about 206 client relationships.

Debra Keitzer Outlaw is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Perryman Financial Advisory, Inc. since 2000 and Perryman Securities, Inc. since 2002. Perryman Financial Advisory, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $1 billion for approximately 510 clients with a team of eight advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans, using both fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios.