Benjamin Schmuhl is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management in Flower Mound, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been active in the financial services industry since 2023, with prior experience at Ryan Everet Insurance and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, he was involved with Juicy Pig Barbecue for five years. GDS Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $1.8 billion in client assets through discretionary portfolio management and retirement-rollover guidance, using model portfolios supported by research from Raymond James.

Samuel Pokluda is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with GDS Wealth Management and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Fidelity Investments. GDS Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm employs model portfolios developed with research from Raymond James, focusing primarily on asset allocation across various securities.

Jeffery Butler is a financial advisor at OpenAir Financial, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with OpenAir Financial since 2021. In addition to his advisory role, Butler is the owner and attorney at Butler Law Office, PLLC dba Atrium Legal Group, a legal practice he has maintained since 2014. OpenAir Financial provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-based investment approach with a focus on personalized portfolio management, quarterly account reviews, and offers educational workshops at no charge.

Anthony Rizzo is a financial advisor with Provision Asset, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Provision Asset since 2016 and is also an instructor for the Council of Financial Educators. Outside of his advisory role, Rizzo maintains an active insurance practice as a licensed agent. Provision Asset, LLC is a fee-based financial planning and discretionary investment management firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and investment companies, with a team of six advisors managing a diverse range of portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Andrew Schmuhl is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including SWMG, LLC and Strittmatter Wealth Management. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with Juicy Pig BBQ and the University of North Texas. GDS Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.28 billion in assets through a multi-advisor team of 15, utilizing model portfolios informed by Raymond James research and employing a range of equity and fixed income allocations.

John Vann Jr. is a financial advisor with Rhodes Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Rhodes Investment Advisors and its affiliated Rhodes Securities, Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent representing several companies. 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, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches informed by charting, fundamental, and technical analysis.

Jared Skinner is a financial advisor with Meristead Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stansberry Asset Management and BancWest Investment Services, among others. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, utilizing a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental research. The firm manages private credit funds and employs opportunistic, value-oriented strategies across global equities and credit.

Carolyn Lingle is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with Brownlee Wealth Management in Fort Worth, TX, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Brownlee Wealth Management, she worked for seven years at Navy Mutual Aid Association. Brownlee Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients, particularly employees of large energy companies. The firm employs a passive, buy-and-hold investment strategy guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and uses tax-aware techniques, offering both ongoing financial planning and referrals to third-party managers.

James Gonzales II is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held positions at Optimus Capital Advisors, LLC, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., US Trust, and Heartland IT Consulting. Gonzales is based in Fort Worth, TX, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He is a member of WPWealth LLP, a firm that provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. WPWealth employs an asset class–based investment approach with global diversification and selective fixed-income positioning, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services along with technology-driven client management tools.

Annette Hamil is a financial advisor with Trinity Portfolio Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Trinity Portfolio Advisors since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent, involved in the sales and service of life, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Trinity Portfolio Advisors is a team of eight advisors managing approximately $488 million for nearly 700 clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management services, utilizing a risk-focused, probability-based investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analyses along with proprietary model portfolios.

Jackson Suss is a financial advisor at WPWealth LLP with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at First Financial Bank, LAM Technology, and Abilene Christian University. WPWealth provides investment advisory and consulting services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses an asset class-based investment approach focused on global diversification and selective fixed-income positioning, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Michael Shisler is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Signal Securities in 2018, he has been Vice President of Operations at LWS Transportation LLC since 2006, where he manages freight brokerage operations. He also provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services at an accounting firm. Signal Securities, Inc. offers fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, focusing on risk management through diversified, model-based portfolios tailored to client needs.

Buddy Butler is a financial advisor with Signal Securities, Inc. in Keller, TX, holding a Series 63 license and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Signal Securities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation business, Butler Investment Group. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes risk management through diversification and a consultative process to tailor model portfolios or customized investment mixes.

Glen Smith is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at GDS Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Bank of America. He is also the proprietor of GGTLS and has passive investments in a cleaning product company. GDS Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.28 billion in assets through a multi-advisor team, utilizing model portfolios informed by Raymond James research across a range of equity and fixed income allocations.

Christopher Delaura is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Meristead Wealth, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Stansberry Asset Management LLC and Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining top-down macro analysis with fundamental bottom-up research and manages private credit funds for accredited or qualified investors.

Ty Trosky is affiliated with Meristead Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. His professional background includes roles at Stansberry Asset Management, Santa Clara University, Conserv Fuel, and Laguna Blanca High School, with a total of several years of diverse experience. Meristead Wealth, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, specializing in separately managed accounts and third-party asset management programs. The firm employs an opportunistic, value-oriented investment approach that integrates top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research across global equities and credit, and also manages multiple private credit funds targeting accredited and qualified investors.

Landon Mc Intyre is a financial advisor at Prestige Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, he spends time as a life insurance agent representing various carriers. Prestige Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, managing approximately $148 million across nearly 300 client relationships. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach and offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and consulting services.

Cheree Burnette is a financial advisor at Collective Wealth Advisors LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Collective Wealth Advisors in 2024, she operated Burnette Financial Planning, LLC for seven years and has worked at several firms including Clark & Burnette Wealth Management, Securian Financial Services, New England Securities, and Sunamerica Securities. Collective Wealth Advisors LLC provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm combines third-party account administration with model implementation and access to multiple sub-advisors, offering a blend of institutional support and educational seminars aimed at clients and the community.

Roderick Hays is a financial advisor at Avail Investment Partners, LLC with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Intelligence Driven Advisers, Goodnight Midstream, Sabre, and Texas Capital Bank. Avail Investment Partners provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, businesses, and pension plans. The firm uses a predominantly top-down, evidence-based investment approach and allocates across various strategies, including affiliated private funds, while employing artificial intelligence tools alongside human review for data aggregation and meeting notes.

Kenneth Mcafee is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 2005 to 2017 before joining Signal Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in family businesses including a ranch operation and a retail partnership. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes risk management through diversified, model-based portfolios tailored to client financial data, time horizon, and risk tolerance.