Margaret Thompson is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Hurst, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 1998 to 2004 before joining Prospera in 2004. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Charles Kelsey is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at National Financial Services LLC. In addition to his advisory work, Kelsey serves as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. Mutual Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, managing approximately $9.45 billion. The firm employs a mix of active and passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and is noted for its scale in institutional work and a broad range of advisory services.

Mark Connell is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Regal Investment Advisors, Aion Retirement, and Gateway Church. Financial & Tax Architects specializes in discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly those nearing or in retirement. The firm uses proprietary investment strategies primarily involving ETFs and individual securities, offering customized portfolios managed with monthly reviews and rebalancing.

Sabrina Baker is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. She has worked extensively within the Navy Federal organization in various roles since 2014. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm emphasizes managed advisory programs with third-party portfolio managers and provides both digital automated investment solutions and layered portfolio options.

Patrick Strodtman is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Edelman Financial Engines, Gwfs Equities (Empower Retirement), and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He is also the owner and founder of Strodtman Wealth Management, an advisory and insurance practice. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and select institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes discretionary portfolio management using model strategies and third-party platforms, along with fiduciary oversight for retirement accounts and plan sponsors.

Gerald Krager is a financial advisor with Ally Invest Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TD Waterhouse Investor Services and Ameritrade Inc before joining Ally Invest Advisors in 2020. Ally Invest Advisors serves a broad retail client base with discretionary portfolio management through both automated web-based services and advisor-led advice. The firm employs model portfolios primarily constructed with ETFs and integrates automated algorithms with supervised monitoring, managing tens of thousands of client accounts at scale.

Tristan Bishop is a CFP® professional affiliated with Grimes & Company and has two years of industry experience. Before joining Grimes & Company, he worked at Lido Advisors and Third Act Wealth Management, among other firms. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm builds customized investment strategies using proprietary research, various fund types, and both affiliated and unaffiliated private funds.

Ethan Woods is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and AXA Advisors. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to individuals, institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans, managing approximately $13 billion in client assets. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment process combining quantitative screening and qualitative manager due diligence, and offers a distinctive client communications program including quarterly reviews, market commentary, and client conferences.

Scott Heinila is a financial advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Center Street Securities, Inc. and Retirement Investment Advisors Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Meals on Wheels Orange County. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes customized, multi-asset portfolios and offers a formal TAMP platform with consolidated reporting and oversight of multiple managers.

Nicole Fahnestock is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management Inc, White Coat Student Loan Consulting, MassMutual, and the Association of American Medical Colleges. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting primarily for doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs using both strategic and tactical approaches and offers various consulting and management services for individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans.

Bryan Bernard is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and offering 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera since 2002. Bernard is also the owner of Silverthorn Investments, where he provides investment services for individuals, business owners, and corporations. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms and programs.

Marcus Moore is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Good Life Advisors, LLC, LPL Financial, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Level Four Insurance Services, LLC, serving as a non-variable insurance agent. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Brian Tillotson is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial and Good Life Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, Tillotson is the owner of Virtus Tax Strategies, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning, utilizing a combination of proprietary strategies and third-party platforms to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

James Hart Du Preez is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience, including prior work in commercial real estate and seven years with the Sunshine Tour. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis to create customized client plans.

Sandi Chui is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory programs through a structured investment approach supported by Envestnet technology.

Michelle Cooley is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and CUNA Mutual Group. She is also a co-host of The James Cooley Show...It’s Your Life LIVE on e360TV and radio. WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC provides fee-based wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and plan sponsors, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a tailored investment process that incorporates multiple analytical approaches and offers both direct management and access to third-party programs.

Justin Wooley is a financial advisor with Western Wealth Management LLC in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Western Wealth Management since 2017 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. Western Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates a decentralized network of adviser representatives and offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies through multiple sponsored programs.

Ryan Murray is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Motivosity, Oasis Outsourcing, Fairstream, Choose Greatness, Qualtrics, Union Pacific Railroad, and Brigham Young University. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to individual clients, institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm combines Modern Portfolio Theory with quantitative screening and qualitative manager due diligence to manage approximately $13 billion in client assets.

Barry Richey is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2019 and previously spent 16 years at USA Financial Securities Corporation. Richey is also president and director of Win Financial Group, Inc., where he oversees life insurance and annuity sales to assist in income and estate planning. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, college savings assistance, and services for charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion across about 14,000 clients through various portfolio management strategies and advisory platforms.

David Abdulky is a financial advisor at Momentum Independent Network Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with SWS Financial Services Inc. since 2003. Momentum Independent Network serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking/thrift clients through advisory and brokerage relationships. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, managed accounts, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing third-party managers and integrated platforms to deliver customized investment solutions.