Carson Pope is a financial advisor at AssetBuilder, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, The Vanguard Group, Inc., Equitable Advisors, LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC. AssetBuilder provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a buy-and-hold, asset-allocation strategy centered on Dimensional Fund Advisors products, emphasizing diversification and risk profile documentation.

Aaron Byrkit is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Bland Garvey Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2015. Byrkit holds the Series 66 designation and works out of Richardson, TX. Bland Garvey Wealth Advisors, LLC provides investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily using passively managed asset-class mutual funds and model portfolios.

Sebastian Lopez Hafen is a financial advisor at Dash Investments in Plano, TX, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Fisher Investments and NYLIFE Securities LLC. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as at GetLegal, Uber, and El Pulpo Restaurant. Dash Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, and trusts with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm focuses on a long-term, value-oriented investment approach and integrates tax planning and financial planning into its advisory services.

Brett Rudman is a financial advisor at SFMG Wealth Advisors in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Siegfried Group, LLC and KPMG. 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, utilizing institutional and proprietary research to guide strategic and tactical investment decisions.

David Chin is a financial advisor at Insight Wealth Partners with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Insight Wealth Partners since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in selling insurance products as a licensed agent. Insight Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses by providing financial planning, portfolio management, referrals to third-party money managers, and pension consulting. The firm employs a blend of Modern Portfolio Theory–based asset allocation and specialized strategies, including a Synthetic Equity Portfolio approach, while conducting due diligence on managers and maintaining ongoing client engagement.

Alexandra Mc Connell is a financial advisor at QuadCap Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Van Atkins Jewelers. QuadCap Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with investment management and financial planning. The firm combines traditional advisory services with AI-enabled estate planning tools and integrated tax preparation, offering tailored asset allocations and comprehensive family office support.

Terri Herring is a financial advisor at Nobles & Richards Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Brown & Brown Securities and Petrogrowth Energy Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she provides financial operations and accounting services to related financial firms. Nobles & Richards Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a principally non-discretionary investment approach, utilizing fundamental and market-based analysis across various asset types and sub-advisory strategies.

Jakub Kubrak is a financial advisor at Silver Grove Advisory Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Compound Planning, Texas Capital Bank, and Fisher Investments. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in buying and selling used items on online marketplaces. Silver Grove Advisory Services provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business plan sponsors. The firm employs a primarily long-term, customized investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, managing discretionary portfolios with a team serving approximately $453.6 million in assets.

Robert Mcmeen is a financial advisor at Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Cabot Lodge Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Century Tree Properties, LLC, a real estate brokerage. Parkway Wealth Management Group manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, families, business owners, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable entities, and institutional clients. The firm employs a personalized investment approach that includes diversified portfolios and offers portfolio management, financial planning, 401(k) plan advisory, and financial consulting services.

Connor Lane is a financial advisor at Bland Garvey Wealth Advisors, LLC in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at American National Bank & Trust and has been affiliated with the University of North Texas since 2017. Bland Garvey Wealth Advisors provides investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily utilizing passively managed asset-class mutual funds and model portfolios.

Anne Robinson is a financial advisor at QuadCap Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. QuadCap Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of equities and fixed income in customized asset allocations and incorporates a third-party AI-enabled platform to assist with estate planning and service delivery.

Alton Thompson is a financial advisor at Worth Asset Management in Frisco, TX, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Worth Financial Group since 2019. Outside of advising, he is involved part time in sales lead generation for two small businesses, TAP Innovations and Dealer Detail Services, neither of which are investment related. Worth Asset Management provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm combines multiple security analysis methods and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, regularly incorporating outside managers and sub-advisors.

Gavin Baker is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial and Cabot Lodge Securities. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent through One Insurance Solutions. Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets, serving individuals, families, business owners, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable entities, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a holistic, personalized investment approach, using diversified portfolios and a range of strategies from conservative to aggressive.

Paul Hofland is a financial advisor with Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Retirement Planners of America and NYLife Securities LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent, spending a portion of his time on insurance sales and implementation. Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term portfolio construction using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, and manages about $552 million in assets across a six-advisor team.

Natalie Floyd is a financial advisor at Worth Asset Management in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. She has been with Worth Asset Management since 2023 and also teaches first grade students at Trinity Christian Academy. Worth Asset Management provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering additional financial planning and insurance-related advice. The firm uses a diverse mix of security analysis methods, employs outside managers and sub-advisors, and conducts quarterly account reviews tailored to client objectives.

Kenneth Hast is a financial advisor at Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Realta Equities, Inc., Crescent Securities, and Titan Securities. Hast is also involved as a partner in Hast Financial Group, an investment advisory firm serving insurance company clients. Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and non-profits. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis and offers a range of investment strategies, along with due diligence and monitoring of third-party advisers.

David Richards is a financial advisor at Generational Wealth Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Talis Advisory Services since 2015. Outside of advising, Richards owns an aircraft consulting business and serves as a captain for American Airlines. Generational Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, using a multi-team model and a long-term, strategic investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory.

Tony Kim is a financial advisor at WealthStar Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with WealthStar Advisors since 2015. He also has a long tenure with IDS Life Insurance Company dating back to 1999. WealthStar Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners by providing investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a quantitative, customized approach incorporating client questionnaires, optimization models, and option strategies, including a proprietary Equity Substitution Strategy that employs fixed-income vehicles paired with long-dated equity options.

Christian Patterson is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Quadcap Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors and Downs Saffiotti & Boudreaux, LLP. QuadCap Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines equities and fixed income in customized asset allocations and uses an AI-enabled platform to assist with estate planning documents, alongside traditional advisory services.

Nicholas Lehman is a financial advisor at Spectrum Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Advice and Planning Services and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC. Spectrum Advisors serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, private business owners, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party money manager selection, using asset-allocation models, fundamental analysis, and client account aggregation through eMoney.