James Pacholek is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with CMG Wealth Management and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and pastor of the First Pentecostal Church of Dallas and leads The Apothecary, a preaching ministry. CMG Wealth Management provides asset management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, non-profits, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to tailor strategies across various asset classes.

Joshua Wardle is a financial advisor at Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC in Plano, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Cabot Lodge Securities. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Wardle Wisdom LLC, an independent contractor business used for tax purposes. Parkway Wealth Management Group manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets for individuals, families, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm employs a holistic, goal-based approach utilizing in-house and third-party model portfolios across various asset classes and offers services including portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and 401(k) plan solutions.

Jackson Mc Daniel is a financial advisor at Moss, Luse & Womble, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Moss, Luse & Womble since 2015. Moss, Luse & Womble serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach with proprietary investment models and also provides accounting, tax preparation, payroll, and third-party administrator services to business clients and retirement plans.

Katrina Robertson is a financial advisor at Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Strongtower Wealth Management and G.A. Repple & Company. Outside of advising, she is an author, public speaker, and serves as campaign treasurer for the Garland County Tax Collector. Black Knight Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and coordination with other professional advisors. The firm uses a diversified investment approach incorporating fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and offers tailored strategies through discretionary management and model portfolios.

Gail Carrion is a financial advisor at Astra Wealth Management Group with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she owns GLC Legacy LLC, a related investment entity. Astra Wealth Management is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.3 billion in assets. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combined with fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to tailor portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, options, and structured products.

Randall White is a financial advisor with ACP Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with ACP Capital Management since 2015 and is also associated with ACP Securities, LLC. Mr. White is registered with ACP Capital Management to service personal and family accounts. ACP Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to private funds, institutional accounts, separately managed accounts, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a combination of proprietary and third-party model portfolios and manages private investment vehicles while offering consolidated wealth reporting services.

Oliver Matison is a CFP® certificant with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Financial Group in Dallas, TX, where he has worked since 2014. His background includes roles at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. Beacon Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement, and trust and estate consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.3 billion in discretionary assets, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerance.

Christopher Colon is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He is also separately licensed as an independent insurance agent through Once Insurance Solutions. Parkway Wealth Management Group manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, families, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and 401(k) plan services using a goal-based approach with both in-house and third-party model portfolios.

Christopher Caporaletti is a financial advisor at Bright Wealth Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Caporaletti has been with Bright Wealth Management since 2022 as part of a seven-advisor team. Bright Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $265 million for around 175 clients, building tailored asset-allocation models and providing ongoing portfolio supervision using a mix of equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities.

Hannah Ellis is a financial advisor with Kingstone Capital Partners Texas, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Letter Technologies Inc and KeyBank. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a fundamental bottom-up research process combined with a top-down allocation view and employs derivatives and leveraged ETFs in separately managed accounts as part of its risk management strategy.

Claire Snider is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stansberry Asset Management and Moneta. Meristead Wealth, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, utilizing a value-oriented investment approach that combines macro analysis and fundamental research across global equities and credit. The firm also manages private credit funds for accredited investors and retirement accounts.

Russell Travis is a financial advisor at Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Crescent Advisor Group since 2012, also serving at Crescent Securities Group since 2001. Outside of advisory work, he is Vice President of Retail Operations at Crescent Securities Group, overseeing broker-dealer operations and assisting with compliance. Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs a combination of technical and fundamental analysis across various investment strategies and distinguishes itself through a network of affiliated business lines and professionals.

James Nipp is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with SFMG Wealth Advisors since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of Confidence Period, LLC, an investment-related entity based in Plano, Texas. SFMG Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, pension, and trust clients with personalized wealth management that integrates financial planning and investment management. The firm emphasizes a planning-first process supported by a centralized Investment Committee and uses advanced tools to model retirement scenarios.

Chris Oberling is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2020, following previous roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Ameriprise. Oberling is also licensed as an independent insurance agent through One Insurance Solutions. Parkway Wealth Management Group manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets, serving individuals, families, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm employs a goal-based approach utilizing in-house and third-party asset allocation models to deliver portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and 401(k) plan services.

Julian Di Bona is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RubinBrown and Target, as well as an academic tenure at Southern Methodist University. GDS Wealth Management offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $1.8 billion in client assets through discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing asset allocation using model portfolios developed with guidance from Raymond James.

Erica Dore is a financial advisor with GDS Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Merrill. GDS Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.28 billion in assets through a multi-advisor team of 15, using model portfolios informed by Raymond James research across a range of equity and fixed-income allocations.

James Demarest is a financial advisor at Consilium Wealth Advisory, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Consilium since 2016. Consilium Wealth Advisory is a fee-based investment management and wealth advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate/business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and project-based consulting, employing quantitative and qualitative analyses to manage portfolios including a discretionary equity-focused strategy.

Michael Demings is a financial advisor with GDS Wealth Management in Flower Mound, TX. He holds a Series 65 credential and joined the firm in 2026. Prior to this, he held positions at TFR Capital, Cadence Bank, and First Citizens Bank, among others. Outside of financial advising, he is a licensed real estate agent with Heart & Home Realtors. GDS Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm manages approximately $1.8 billion in assets through a team-based approach that emphasizes asset allocation using model portfolios developed with research from Raymond James.

Matthew Engels is a financial advisor at CMG Wealth Management in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been with CMG Wealth Management since 2021. CMG Wealth Management provides ongoing asset management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, non-profit organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to implement customized investment strategies across a range of asset classes.

Brentt Shropshire is a financial advisor at Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Adaptation Financial, and New York Life Insurance Company. He serves as a board member for the Southern Gateway Deck Park. Black Knight Wealth Management provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and coordination with other professional advisors. The firm employs a disciplined investment process that includes discretionary account management using model portfolios and access to a range of investment options, including private funds managed by its affiliated adviser.