Ross Pauley is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of Capital Achievements, LLC in Dallas, TX, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to that, he operated Pauley Financial Services, Inc. for over two decades and was involved with Now's the Time - Move Forward, LLC from 2022 to 2024. Capital Achievements provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, and trusts, managing over $154 million in client assets. The firm focuses on active asset management, comprehensive planning, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, with a client base that is relatively small compared to its asset size.

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.

Warren Covert is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at FSO Wealth in Dallas, TX, with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Global Fiduciary Partners LLC and the U.S. Department of State. FSO Wealth provides financial planning and investment management to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering services that include seminars and workshops for institutional and public groups. The firm emphasizes a planning-first approach with tailored recommendations and primarily non-discretionary investment management, alongside formal educational offerings and self-directed courses.

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.

Shayan Mozaffar is a financial advisor at 10x10y LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Parian Global, Woodson Capital, and Solomon Global Management. Mozaffar is also an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, where he teaches a course on Advanced Investment Research. 10x10y LLC provides discretionary investment management and portfolio oversight for individual and institutional clients across multiple asset classes. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to construct concentrated long and short positions, utilizing tools such as ETFs, options, and leverage.

Chad Thompson is a financial advisor at AlgoTech Financial LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Chase & Co. for eight years and Verizon for five years. AlgoTech Financial LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory and Monte Carlo techniques to construct portfolios aligned with client goals, and it offers public educational seminars and workshops.

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.

Joel Light is the sole advisor at Light Capital Management LLC in Colleyville, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has managed Light Capital Management since 2018 and also operates Light Capital LLC, a personal investment entity for trading his own assets. Light Capital Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including the use of leverage, derivatives, and alternative investments, and offers both discretionary portfolio management and one-time financial plans tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizons.

Edward Sullivan Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at EFS Asset Management LLC, an independent firm based in Dallas, TX. Prior to founding EFS Asset Management in 2024, he worked at Five Keys Capital Advisors, Inc. and Belmont Global Advisors Inc. EFS Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals through separately managed accounts, offering tailored investment strategies across various asset classes including equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, and structured products. The firm combines macroeconomic analysis with security-level selection and operates with discretionary trading authority subject to client-imposed limits.

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.

Mary McMahon is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. She has led MSM Advisory, LLC since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a chapter president for Master Networks and is involved with Rotary International. MSM Advisory serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and small businesses by providing comprehensive financial planning and investment consultation. The firm uses a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with strategies such as Modern Portfolio Theory and Core+Satellite, often recommending third-party managers through an Envestnet platform while maintaining non-discretionary client relationships.

Paul Williams is the sole advisor at Dominion Financial Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX. He holds a Series 65 credential and has professional experience spanning several roles including franchising operations and a recent position at Redwood Family Wealth LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in the franchising sector for multiple companies. Dominion Financial Advisors is a fee-only independent investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm uses a combination of passive and active investment vehicles based on modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis, with a focus on regular account reviews and custodial services through a single institutional platform.

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.