Hello there! I'm Kirk, a proud retired Air Force Officer with 25 years of service, where I had the thrill of being a test pilot, a Squadron Commander, and a Vice Wing Commander. I'm lucky to have an amazing family – a loving wife of more than 25 years, a wonderful stepdaughter, two fantastic sons, and a cherished granddaughter. After a year and a half of retirement, I found myself itching for a new challenge. Boredom pushed me back into the workforce, where I was able to continue my passion for helping others as a financial advisor at Vanguard. During my time there, I gained valuable experience and completed my Certificate of Financial Planning. My own journey includes successfully saving for retirement, living off those savings, and navigating the difficult world of planning for and paying for college. Since 2006, I've been a residential real estate investor, and I've delved deep into the realm of trusts, with a focus on revocable and charitable remainder trusts. I founded High Flight Financial to serve veterans and the military community with the same dedication and precision I brought to my military career. My mission is to provide comprehensive financial planning, not just investment advice. I offer advice-only services. I do not manage your assets for a fee, nor do I charge an ongoing retainer fee. I will also never collect a commission for anything I recommend. I will help you develop a full financial plan upfront and then support you as you decide on an hourly basis. Typically, this involves semi-annual meetings, but its completely up to you! When I'm not immersed in financial planning, you can find me attending various events of my children, staying up-to-date on financial topics or cheering on my favorite football team! I work virtually with clients, expanding my reach and keeping your costs low. If you are interested in finally putting your finances on a roadmap, developing a checklist to financial freedom, or just need a vector check, I have your six. If you are ready to change your financial future today, lets connect!

Robert Jones is a financial advisor at Deerwood Capital, LLC in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 8 years of industry experience. He joined Deerwood Capital in 2017 after a year at SFMG Wealth Advisors. Jones is also an independent insurance agent since 2021. Deerwood Capital provides portfolio management and retirement-plan services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and pension plans, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with primarily low-cost, passive allocations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and is notable for its focus on retirement plan consulting and implementation.

Rakaan Kayali is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license. He is the sole advisor at Halal Alpha, where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Practical Finance and Bashar and Fadia's Financing Co. before transitioning into investment management. Halal Alpha is an investment manager specializing in pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering discretionary portfolio management, tailored financial planning, and a subscription securities-rating service. The firm employs a values-based investment approach focused on equities and non-U.S. securities consistent with halal principles, combining fundamental and quantitative analysis with a long-term trading orientation.

John Mckeel is a financial advisor at Mckeel Capital Management in Flower Mound, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mckeel Capital Management since 2009. Mckeel Capital Management is a fee-only, independent investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management, implementing customized investment policies with a focus on both third-party managers and a variety of securities, typically managing client assets on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Dhiren Xavier is the sole advisor at Serendib Capital Management LLC in Coppell, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. Prior to founding Serendib Capital Management in 2020, he worked at Edward Jones for three years. In addition to his advisory role, he provides technology-based consulting on a project basis. Serendib Capital Management offers discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $6.1 million. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including derivatives and margin trading, and conducts quarterly portfolio reviews with rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting when appropriate.

Braxton Comer II is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He is the sole advisor at Bragg Comer Financial Advisors, LLC, an independent firm he has been with since 2014. Bragg Comer Financial Advisors, LLC provides fee-only investment management services primarily to individuals, trusts, and estates, focusing on clients managing retirement plans or already retired. The firm generally pursues long-term purchase strategies, taking into account risk tolerance, tax implications, and retirement planning.

Michael Bollinger is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Bollinger Wealth Management LLC in Plano, TX. He has worked at IHS Markit and has led his current firm since 2018. Bollinger Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and personal tax return preparation services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis methods, managing all assets in-house with a range of strategies including options, margin, short sales, private placements, and venture capital.

William Kell is a financial advisor at Abbington Wells LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has led Abbington Wells since its founding in 2011. Abbington Wells is an independent advisory firm serving individuals, corporate, trust, and institutional clients with portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach combining passive and active strategies, using technical, fundamental, and quantitative modeling in portfolio construction and management.

Clair Crossland is the principal and sole advisor of LFS RIA, LLC in Dallas, TX, with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with LFS RIA since 2010, as well as with Lifetime Financial Strategies since 1987. His activities include serving as an expert witness in lawsuits related to fixed insurance products and involvement as a passive partner in family farming ventures. LFS RIA, LLC is an independent Registered Investment Adviser providing wealth and income planning, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm combines low-risk, moderate-risk, and growth-oriented investments through an asset-allocation approach informed by efficient-frontier principles, integrating commissionable insurance and banking products alongside traditional investment offerings.

Richard Omobogie is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been the owner and principal advisor at Zuwa Financial LLC since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as the owner and CEO of Zuwa Tax Consulting LLC, dedicating half of his time to this concurrent accounting and tax practice. Zuwa Financial LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business clients. The firm uses primarily passive, asset-allocation strategies and integrates its tax consulting expertise to support coordinated tax planning alongside investment management.

Michael Domingo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He is the sole advisor at Cadence Financial Advisors, LLC, an independent firm based in Allen, TX. His career includes over 20 years with Cadence Financial Advisors and a brief tenure at Farther Finance Advisors, LLC. Cadence Financial Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, and limited-scope investment consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term investment approach primarily focused on institutional mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, tailoring portfolios to clients' objectives and risk tolerance while maintaining ongoing monitoring and due diligence.

Robert Badali is the principal of MONUMENT Retirement & Wealth Advisory, LLC in Allen, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with MONUMENT Retirement & Wealth Advisory since 2006 and also serves as president and insurance agent at Monument Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., where he dedicates a significant portion of his time. MONUMENT Retirement & Wealth Advisory provides fee-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, and acts as a solicitor for third-party money managers. The firm’s investment approach incorporates documented client objectives and risk tolerances, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with portfolios managed directly or through reviewed sub-advisors and third-party managers.

Jacob Millican is the sole advisor at 9M Investments, LLC, an independent firm based in Grapevine, TX. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Financial Services, TAG Employer Services, Investors Capital Corp., and Equitable Advisors. 9M Investments serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses, with a focus on discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and defined contribution plan management. The firm primarily employs passive investment strategies using index mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, while providing customized investment policy statements and ongoing client reporting.

Nikitas Koumoundouros is a financial advisor with Komons Financial LLC in Carrollton, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Komons Financial in 2019, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2013 to 2019. Outside of finance, he is involved in breeding Labrador retriever puppies and serves as an American Kennel Club retriever field trial judge. He also holds leadership and alumni roles in nonprofit organizations including BNI Central Business and the Delta Sigma Phi Alumni Control Board. Komons Financial LLC is an independent firm serving clients with personalized financial advice and investment strategies tailored to individual needs.

Jane Macadams is the sole advisor at Mac Adams Wealth Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 17 years of industry experience. She has led her independent firm since 2008. Mac Adams Wealth Advisors, LLC provides personalized financial planning, portfolio and asset management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers retirement plan consulting, estate-planning advice, and ongoing oversight of annuity subaccounts, sponsoring two Asset Management Programs and utilizing a broad investment toolkit with a fiduciary standard.

Leonid Murashkovskiy is the principal and sole advisor at Prime Sentry Wealth Management LLC. He holds a Series 65 credential and has over a decade of experience as a licensed attorney and real estate broker operating separate business entities. Murashkovskiy also serves on the board of directors for the Dallas International Academy, a nonprofit organization. Prime Sentry Wealth Management LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser that provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management primarily for pooled vehicles and institutional clients. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory and longer-term strategies using mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Krishna Velaga is a financial advisor at Velaga Advisors with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Texas Instruments for 28 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business activities related to land ownership through multiple LLCs. Velaga Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth families by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and tax-aware strategies. The firm manages approximately $32 million for a limited client base, combining in-house portfolio construction with institution-style, complex sub-advisor strategies under its direct oversight.

Chad Johnson is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has served as the principal of Spartan Wealth Solutions LLC since 2018 and has a concurrent role at Arconic since 2016. Outside of advisory services, he operates Spartan Tax Solutions LLC, a tax return preparation business serving individuals and small businesses. Spartan Wealth Solutions LLC offers fee-only financial planning and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, emphasizing retirement, investment, and tax planning. The firm uses a long-term, buy-and-hold approach with diversified asset allocation and provides both ongoing and fee-based financial coaching and business consulting.

Glenn Bishop is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He has operated GA Bishop and Associates, LLC since 2001. GA Bishop and Associates provides fee-only, as-needed financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and families without minimum account or income requirements. The firm emphasizes fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold investment strategies using a non-discretionary, hourly or retainer-based advisory model.

Steven Bloch is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He has led Bloch Private Wealth, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at MHB Financial Group, LLC for 12 years. His other business activities include tax compliance and consulting alongside financial planning. Bloch Private Wealth, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients and trusts. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management with a focus on tax compliance, written financial planning, and discretionary investment management using ETF-heavy strategies and proprietary model portfolios.