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.

Edward Whelan is the principal of EMW Capital Advisors, LLC, an independent firm based in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Whelan serves as Chief Financial Officer of Bobby Cox Companies, Inc., a holding company with operations in restaurants, real estate, and ranching, and as Treasurer for CNR, Inc., a holding company with interests in chemical manufacturing and distribution. EMW Capital Advisors serves individual and trust clients through separately managed accounts and acts as adviser and general partner to a pooled private fund, also accepting corporate clients. The firm employs a value-oriented equity approach combining fundamental company analysis with a macroeconomic overlay and a proprietary ranking framework, implementing both long and short positions in portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Ross Heath is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor based in Flower Mound, TX, currently serving as the sole advisor at AI Investor 360. He has been associated with SAS since 2014 and joined AI Investor 360 in 2025. AI Investor 360 is a state-registered investment manager specializing in discretionary portfolio management and custom model construction for pooled vehicles and institutional clients. The firm integrates traditional investment analysis with AI-based optimization techniques grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor portfolios toward specific objectives such as low volatility, dividend income, or high growth.

Colby Van Sickler is the sole advisor at F3 Wealth Management, LLC in Arlington, TX, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citadel Wealth Management LLC prior to founding F3 Wealth Management in 2015. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in non-variable insurance, including life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. F3 Wealth Management is an independent, single-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $8.4 million across about 41 client relationships, providing investment management through third-party sub-advisers, financial planning, and educational seminars. Clients select or approve portfolios constructed by sub-advisers, with many relationships involving client-directed investment decisions.

Chukwudi Uraih is a financial advisor at Lampados Financial Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Booz Allen Hamilton. Uraih serves in the United States Army Reserve. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner and CEO of Lampados Realty Group TX, LLC, which focuses on acquiring real estate for rental purposes. Lampados Financial Group provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, professionals, and investors in firm-managed investment funds. The firm employs a proprietary methodology combining fundamental analysis and algorithmic cash-flow modeling to evaluate financial scenarios and emphasizes diversified, long-term, risk-aware strategies for individual accounts, alongside real-asset acquisition for its funds.

Patrick Thuemmel is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Process Capital Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Coppell, TX. Prior to founding Process Capital Management in 2026, he worked at several firms including Samalin Investment Counsel and Wells Fargo Advisors. Thuemmel is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating less than 10% of his time to this activity. Process Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to construct portfolios primarily from individual stocks and bonds, supplemented by mutual funds, ETFs—including cryptocurrency ETFs—and options, generally with a long-term orientation while allowing tactical adjustments when needed.

Peter Stranberg is the sole advisor at Stranberg Capital LLC in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 22 years of industry experience. He has managed Stranberg Capital since 1998. Stranberg Capital provides discretionary portfolio management services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $103 million across about 51 accounts. The firm employs an analytical investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, broad diversification, and relative-value tilts, with portfolios managed fully discretionary and primarily focused on retirement income.

William Nolan is a financial advisor at Spar Wealth Management LLC with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has a background in military service, including three years with the United States Army and over two decades with the Nebraska Army National Guard. He also works with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Spar Wealth Management serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and businesses, offering discretionary investment management across multiple asset classes. The firm emphasizes risk management through tailored portfolios and uses derivatives strategies for hedging and volatility control, distinguishing its approach among independent advisers.

Adib Motiwala is the principal advisor at Motiwala Capital in Irving, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, Orange People, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and several other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is a full-time program manager for software delivery teams at Citigroup. Motiwala Capital provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to private individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a bottom-up value approach for U.S. capital appreciation and offers specialized strategies including Japan-focused and Shariah-compliant portfolios.

Robert Helm is the sole advisor at Helm Investment in Fort Worth, TX, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and Securities America. Helm is also an independently licensed insurance agent specializing in life insurance. Helm Investment is an independent registered investment adviser offering discretionary asset management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages separately managed accounts and a private pooled investment vehicle focused on cryptocurrency stable assets, employing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis alongside a range of investment strategies.

Shawn Peach is the sole advisor at Peach Wealth Management in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he worked in education for over eight years, including roles at Life Schools of Dallas and multiple independent school districts. Peach Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals and families, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to construct portfolios primarily from ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income. The firm generally requires no minimum account size and manages client accounts according to individual objectives and risk tolerance.

Brian Phillips is a financial advisor with Phillips Ray Capital Management, Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of industry experience, including 24 years with his current firm. Phillips Ray Capital Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, using customized investment policies and a range of instruments tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Tempest Williams is the principal advisor at The Tempest Financial Group PLLC in Fort Worth, TX, with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) from 2016 to 2019. Outside of financial advising, Williams owns and manages Storm Catering & Smoked Meats, a catering company specializing in smoked meats. She also serves as an officer of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Alumni Association, supporting her alma mater and local schools. The Tempest Financial Group provides comprehensive financial planning, insurance strategies, and consulting primarily through virtual engagements for individuals, high-net-worth households, and business owners. The firm emphasizes a planning-led approach and fundamental analysis to guide asset allocation and investment recommendations, offering services such as retirement and estate planning, tax planning, business succession, and educational seminars.

Dominic Dougherty IV is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Advising for Life, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and TD Ameritrade. Dougherty also operates a bookkeeping subscription service and has passive real estate interests along with property management activities. Advising for Life, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach utilizing diversified, low-cost ETFs alongside selective individual securities and alternative investments, offering discretionary portfolio management and estate planning support as needed.

Bradford Sylve is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with DFW Wealthcare Advisors, LLC since 2017 and is also the owner of DFW Strategic College Funding Solutions, which offers college admission and financial aid planning. Additionally, he operates a CPA practice providing tax and accounting services and sells various insurance products. DFW Wealthcare Advisors is a fee-based financial planning and investment management firm serving individual clients and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in portfolio construction, offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides ERISA plan consulting with limited-scope 3(21) fiduciary advice.

Gary Dennis is the sole advisor at GWD Capital Management, LLC in Coppell, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Research Financial for 24 years before founding his current firm in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several related investment and holding companies. GWD Capital Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as business entities including corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary account management and may coordinate with third-party managers when appropriate.

Duane Francis is the sole advisor at Francis Capital Management, Inc., an independent firm based in Flower Mound, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience, having led his firm since 2005. Francis Capital Management provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages discretionary, customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis, focusing on long-term investments in individual equities, fixed-income securities, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Matthew Mckinney is a financial advisor at Arcon Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Arcon Wealth Management since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as a licensed insurance agent, focusing on non-variable insurance products. Arcon Wealth Management, operating as Impact Investments, provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes market efficiency and asset allocation, implementing long-term investment strategies across a range of asset classes while operating under discretionary trading authority with quarterly reviews.

Tory Giddens is a financial advisor with Fort Eagle Wealth Management in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fortis Capital Advisors, Westlake Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. He is also involved in the sales of fixed insurance products on a limited basis. Fort Eagle Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of investment analyses and strategies, managing accounts on a discretionary basis and coordinating with third-party managers as needed.

Ryan Sawyer is the principal of Sawyer Investment Management Company in Colleyville, TX, holding the CFA® designation and Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at Chapman Hext / White Rock Advisors and Commuter Capital, LP. He also owns and manages an accounting firm, Ryan A. Sawyer, CPA, PLLC. Sawyer Investment Management Company provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual investors, focusing on concentrated portfolios of publicly traded bank holding companies. The firm develops personalized Investment Policy Statements and combines fundamental analysis with a specialized sector focus, managing a modest number of accounts with integrated accounting expertise.