Bryan Kilpatrick is a financial advisor at First Western Securities, Inc. in Hurst, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with First Western Securities since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in JKC Investments, a family investment partnership. First Western Securities, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily to individual and high net worth clients, managing approximately $48.6 million across about 32 accounts. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, using a broad range of investment instruments.

Jimmy Curtis is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Leo Wealth Americas, LLC and has previously worked at BFT Financial Group, LLC, Macro Wealth Advisors, Inc., and Omega Securities, Inc. Curtis is based in Hurst, TX. Leo Wealth Americas serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and government entities. The firm employs a combination of systematic and discretionary investment strategies, focusing on diversification, tax-efficiency, and low-cost ETF implementation, while maintaining comprehensive due diligence and monitoring of third-party managers.

Steven Adams is the sole advisor at Adams Asset Advisors LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has led his firm since its founding in 2005. Adams Asset Advisors provides discretionary investment management and supervisory services primarily to very high net worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm utilizes both fundamental and quantitative analysis, including proprietary models, to tailor investment decisions to each client’s objectives.

Chad Mcmillan is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.L.C. dba Baker Financial Services in Arlington, TX. He has been affiliated with GRB Financial, LLC and Baker Financial Services since 2002 and 2003, respectively. Gerald Baker Financial Group, dba Baker Financial Services, is a five-advisor team managing approximately $833.2 million in assets for about 374 clients. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, using a long-term, asset-allocation investment approach that incorporates active managers, indexes, ETFs, and fixed-income instruments.

Evan Troop is a financial advisor with MSH Capital Advisors LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously held positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank NA and JP Morgan Securities LLC and is the founder and CIO of Troop Capital Management LLC, where he manages hedge funds employing a long/short strategy. Outside of finance, he owns Evan Troop Music LLC, which manages music royalties, and he is a passive investor in a retail business called Pajama Hammocks. MSH Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored portfolio management through various programs and employs third-party technology platforms and custodian relationships to support portfolio implementation and reporting.

Philip Athey is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Apeiron in Dallas, TX. He has worked at Aperion RIA, LLC since 2017 and previously at WFG Investments, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. In addition to advisory services, he may recommend and sell insurance products as an independent agent, dedicating approximately 10% of his time to this activity. Apeiron RIA manages approximately $730 million for about 746 clients through a team of 11 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a holistic investment approach that integrates multiple analytical methods and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and licensed insurance product recommendations.

Thi Hong Van Nguyen is a CFA® charterholder currently with Synergy Asset Management, LLC in Dallas, TX. Nguyen has held roles at several firms including Cathay United Bank and HSBC Bank, accumulating experience across financial institutions since 2015. Synergy Asset Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, business owners, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to manage approximately $1.05 billion in assets, offering customized portfolio management and advisory services.

Peter Paddock is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 registered advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with View Capital RIA, LP since 2011 and also has a longstanding association with VCA Securities, LP since 2007. In addition to his advisory roles, Mr. Paddock serves as a manager and board member of Wildcat Fund, LLC in Dallas. View Capital RIA, LP provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through advisory and consulting programs. The firm constructs portfolios primarily by selecting and monitoring independent asset managers and manages a significant portion of client assets in non-discretionary accounts while also overseeing pooled investment vehicles that offer access to private equity, direct debt, and energy investments.

Megan Manning is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Burford Brothers, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with approximately one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Empyrean, Harrell Investment Partners, and self-employment, alongside her academic background at the University of Texas. Burford Brothers serves individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, third-party money manager recommendations, and financial consulting. The firm offers tailored investment advice across various securities and operates a multi-family office division for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Brittyn Brender is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently serving at Versant Capital Management, Inc. She previously worked at Tolleson Wealth Management and Argent Trust. Versant Capital Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional, and charitable clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, wealth management, and family office services. The firm constructs diversified portfolios tailored to client-specific investment policies and incorporates a range of investment vehicles, including third-party mutual funds and less liquid instruments.

Daniel Carlton is a financial advisor at Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with 6 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs & Company and AXA Advisors, LLC. Vaquero Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional and tax-advantaged accounts. The firm constructs customized portfolios across public and private markets using fundamental, cyclical, and technical research to guide long-term asset allocation and tactical adjustments.

Bryn Talkington is a financial advisor at Requisite Capital Management LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS Asset Management and Fallline Securities prior to joining Requisite Capital Management in 2017. Requisite Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and some institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term orientation, employing a range of investable instruments and servicing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Abigail Caldwell is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2020. Prior to joining Strata, she worked at Carter Financial Management from 2018 to 2020 and was employed at Texas A&M University from 2014 to 2018. Strata Wealth Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and cash management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach includes tailored portfolios with a range of asset classes and employs technology and third-party platforms to support tax efficiency and client reporting.

Paul Lightfoot is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Optima Asset Management Inc. since 2008, contributing to the firm’s operations for 18 years. Based in Dallas, TX, he works within a two-advisor team. Optima Asset Management provides fee-only investment advisory and limited financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, and pension and trust clients. The firm employs a top-down, asset-class approach using modern portfolio theory and proprietary models to construct tax-efficient, low-turnover portfolios managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jeffrey Rupp is an investment advisor with View Capital RIA, LP in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at View Capital since 2003 and previously spent 14 years at VCA Securities, LP. Rupp serves as an advisory board member for Velosis Fund II, which focuses on real estate investments. View Capital RIA provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through advisory and consulting programs. The firm constructs portfolios by selecting and monitoring independent asset managers and oversees pooled investment vehicles to offer access to private equity, direct debt, and energy opportunities.

Jeffrey Bradley is a financial advisor at McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with McElhenny Sheffield since 2014. Bradley holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and institutional retirement plans. The firm employs a rules-based investment process focused on tactical ETF strategies using proprietary quantitative models with risk controls and offers model portfolios to third-party platforms as well as sub-advisory services, including managing an actively managed ETF.

David Wilkins is a financial advisor with Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.L.C. dba Baker Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Baker Financial Group since 2005 and is also associated with GRB Financial, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Wilkins specializes in life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Gerald Baker Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $833.2 million in discretionary assets. The firm focuses on capital preservation and employs a long-term, asset-allocation investment strategy utilizing active managers, indexes, ETFs, individual securities, and fixed-income instruments.

Craig Caudle is a financial advisor at Burford Brothers, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets and several family limited partnerships and charitable organizations, where he has served in management and director capacities. Burford Brothers serves individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, third-party money manager recommendations, and financial consulting. The firm also operates a multi-family office division providing comprehensive planning and tailored investment advice across a range of securities and strategies.

Kenneth Painter is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is president of Education Without Borders, a charity focused on educational projects for underprivileged individuals. Strata Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and alternative investments, supported by technology platforms and sub-advisors.

Callan Hirschey is a financial advisor at First Dallas Securities Incorporated with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hodges Capital Management and Equitable Advisors, LLC. First Dallas Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management and ongoing account monitoring. The firm emphasizes domestic equity securities with a blend of fundamental and technical analysis and operates on a commission-based advisory model.