Partner and Advisor based in Dallas, Texas, serving business owners nationwide After graduating from Texas A&M, I began my career in strategy and management consulting in Houston. I worked with Fortune 500 clients across multiple industries, developing a disciplined approach to problem solving, financial analysis, and operations. I later joined one of my clients full time, serving in corporate finance, supply chain, and operations roles. Much of my work focused on over $1 billion of company acquisitions, including transaction analysis, post-acquisition integration, and building shared services across the enterprise. As a general manager, I was responsible for a team of 50 and a $20 million annual budget. In 2018, I returned home to join the family business. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and registered with the SEC as an Investment Adviser Representative. I joined J.E. Simmons and Company in Dallas to extend my father’s vision of providing integrated financial, tax, and investment advice to high-earning professionals and business owners. I especially enjoy helping clients balance business growth with personal wealth goals, whether that means structuring retirement plans for practice owners or evaluating the financial impact of adding a partner. My background in M&A and operations allows me to bring large-company financial thinking to privately held businesses. I help clients navigate complex, high-stakes decisions with clarity, from evaluating acquisition opportunities to improving cash flow and long-term sustainability. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three kids and cycling whenever I can. I volunteer at our elementary school in Richardson, Texas.

Khurram Agha is a financial advisor at Manzil Investment Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Oracle and Microsoft. Manzil Investment Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual clients and acts as a sub-adviser to registered investment companies, including ETFs. The firm employs diversified, longer-term strategies and incorporates Shariah-compliant screening and financial-ratio analysis where applicable, operating as a digital-first adviser within a broader Canadian Islamic fintech group.

Michael Collins is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is also active as a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of various insurance products. Trajan Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, endowments, and institutional investors, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm’s investment approach is tailored to client objectives and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Andrew Winningham is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Principia Wealth Advisory, LLC since 2015. He is a member of Thousand Hills, LLC, a private investment vehicle focused on sourcing and evaluating private business opportunities. Principia Wealth Advisory provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, options, and cash management across multiple offices.

John Paulson is a financial advisor at Clear Sky Financial, LP with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Clear Sky Financial since 2018, following a 13-year tenure at LPL Financial. Paulson is also a licensed insurance agent and registered representative, dedicating a portion of his time to these roles. Clear Sky Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using a wide range of securities and offers both advisory management and sub-adviser appointments, operating as a small, three-advisor practice.

Richard Jordan is a financial advisor at Fortress Estate Solutions, PLLC in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Fortress Estate Solutions since 2006. In addition to his advisory work, he offers life insurance products as a licensed life insurance agent. Fortress Estate Solutions serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and business entities by providing financial and investment planning, active portfolio management, and related services including estate, charitable, tax, mortgage/debt, and business planning. The firm combines comprehensive estate and charitable planning with active trading and options strategies, tailoring investment advice through fundamental and technical methods.

Wesley Pingelton is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 licensed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fullcircle Wealth LLC since 2012 and was previously with Triad Advisors, Inc. for 11 years before joining Northill Aims, LLC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth and adult soccer organizations in Texas, serving on the board of a youth soccer club and assisting with business practices for related sports groups. FullCircle Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, partnerships, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm builds customized asset allocation strategies and utilizes third-party tools for risk profiling and reporting, distinguishing itself by incorporating derivatives and allowing margin in certain client portfolios.

Timothy Painter is a financial advisor with Lindus Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has operated Alcove Senior Advocates, a senior housing referral business, since 2017 and owns Aero Magister, LLC, through which he provides flight instruction and volunteer pilot services. Lindus Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, business, and institutional clients, offering financial and business planning alongside discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in portfolio construction and employs derivative instruments as part of its risk management and return-targeting strategies.

Glenda Lenox is a financial advisor with Castellano Wealth Planning in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC, and has operated as a sole proprietor since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a licensed health insurance agent. Castellano Wealth Planning is an independent firm that provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals and retirement plans, including limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs, model portfolios, and sub-advisor strategies, offering financial planning at no additional charge.

Clay Daniels is a financial advisor at Daniels & Erickson Financial Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Daniels & Erickson since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, Daniels is an accountant at Daniels & Erickson, P.C., where he is involved in practice management, tax planning, and tax return review. Daniels & Erickson Financial Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $213.6 million for about 60 clients, employing a customized asset-allocation process with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis. The firm's affiliation with a full-service CPA practice allows coordination of tax planning, charitable gifting, and estate work alongside investment advice.

Zackary Smutzer is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. He joined Sage Wealth Planning in 2025 after working at Carter Advisory Services for one year and spent four years at Texas A&M University prior to entering the financial advisory field. Sage Wealth Planning offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily passive, risk-based investment approach using diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, fixed income, and other securities.

David Nelson is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Daniels & Erickson Financial Advisors, LLC since 2002. He is also a shareholder and tax accountant at Daniels & Erickson, P.C., where he manages tax client relationships and prepares tax returns. Daniels & Erickson Financial Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, and business entities. The firm integrates its investment approach with tax planning through its affiliation with a CPA firm, focusing on customized asset allocation and ongoing portfolio management.

Brittney Kolesar is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with Ares Financial Consulting LLC and previously worked at 1st Global Advisors Inc. and 1ST Global Capital Corp. She took an eight-year break from the industry for travel between 2018 and 2026. Ares Financial Consulting serves individuals, families, small businesses, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using a long-term, diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Clifford Brott Jr. is a CFP® with 54 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Capital Ideas since 1995 and also worked at Alliance Financial Group, Inc. and Rhodes Securities, Inc. Brott serves as a board member for the Network of Community Ministries, a social services organization in Richardson, Texas. Capital Ideas provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with proprietary trading models. The firm also offers third-party manager selection, model portfolios, and subadvisory services to other registered investment advisers.

Gary Brittain is a financial advisor at Legacy Folios in McKinney, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at AssetBuilder for 15 years before founding Legacy Folios in 2022. Legacy Folios offers discretionary portfolio management to individuals and high-net-worth clients, emphasizing modern portfolio theory and a long-term investment horizon. The firm manages approximately $70 million in assets across about 60 client relationships, creating customized Investment Policy Statements and utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Roger Shake is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He has served at Legacy Consulting Group since 1999 and at Perryman Securities, Inc. since 2004. Legacy Consulting Group advises individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial life planning, and special-project consulting. The firm employs a combination of quantitative screening and qualitative due diligence within a progressive capital-allocation framework, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative vehicles.

Chester Anderson III is a CFP® professional at 7th Harvest Investments in Dallas, TX, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with 7th Harvest Investments since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Anderson is involved in nonprofit activities, serving as treasurer for Westside Baptist Church and Real Life Ministries, and markets biblical study materials through a related business. 7th Harvest Investments provides fee-based investment management and retirement plan consulting to individuals and organizations, including high-net-worth households and plan sponsors. The firm uses a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and offers both direct portfolio management and model-based services.

Logan Bennett is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brexton Family Financial, LLC since 2023 and previously spent 10 years with Box Insurance Agency, Inc. and Box Financial Advisor. Brexton Family Financial provides comprehensive wealth management to individuals, non-profit organizations, and businesses, managing discretionary portfolios and integrating financial planning with tax, retirement, and estate considerations. The firm employs fundamental security analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ investment policies and risk tolerances.

Stanley Pyndus Jr. is a financial advisor with Shade Tree Partners LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Shade Tree Partners since 2009. Shade Tree Partners serves individual investors, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing portfolio management, investment policy development, and financial planning. The firm uses a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis, incorporating country GDP forecasts, and favors broad exposures such as index funds and ETFs.

Jeffrey Reddick is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with WG Plan LLC and has prior experience at Proline Investment Management, Reddick Consulting, and Guideline Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a litigation finance business and provides life insurance, annuities, long-term care, and disability insurance solutions to clients. WG Plan LLC provides asset management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis alongside a proprietary quantitative model to manage portfolios. The firm’s legal and insurance affiliations and a hands-on approach distinguish it within its market segment.