Bryan Kilpatrick is a financial advisor at First Western Securities, Inc. in Hurst, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with First Western Securities since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in JKC Investments, a family investment partnership. First Western Securities, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily to individual and high net worth clients, managing approximately $48.6 million across about 32 accounts. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, using a broad range of investment instruments.

Jimmy Curtis is a financial advisor at Leo Wealth Americas, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Curtis previously worked at Macro Wealth Advisors, Inc. and Omega Securities, Inc., and has been affiliated with BFT Financial Group, LLC for over two decades. Leo Wealth Americas provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients, including sovereign wealth funds and government entities. The firm uses a combination of systematic and discretionary investment strategies with an emphasis on diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost ETFs.

Zachary Laws is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. His background also includes roles outside finance such as at R&B Liquors and Neighborhood Harvest. Meristead Wealth, LLC serves high-net-worth individuals and families with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, offering separately managed accounts and private credit funds. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining macro analysis and fundamental research across global equities and credit.

David Cain is a financial advisor at Castleview Partners, LLC in Dallas, TX, with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors and Lake Point Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Cain Financial Solutions, LLC and acts as an independent insurance agent. Castleview Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, non-profits, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party money managers, and utilizes its aiAlpha platform to support model-based trading and operational services for both internal and external advisers.

James Sullivan is a CFP® and CFA® with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Beaird Harris Wealth Management since 2017 and previously spent 18 years at Fidelity Investments. Based in Dallas, TX, he holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified asset-class exposure through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, including alternative investments, and maintains an affiliation with a certified public accounting firm that supports referral opportunities and integrated services.

Kevin Margolis is a financial advisor with SFMG Wealth Advisors in Plano, Texas. He holds a Series 66 credential and has 23 years of industry experience, including roles at Tolleson Private Wealth Management and Momentum Independent Network Inc. Mr. Margolis serves on the advisory boards of Clear Sky Capital and Phoenix Fund, both investment managers for private funds, in unpaid roles. SFMG Wealth Advisors is a team-based firm that provides integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm combines financial planning with investment management using a centralized Investment Committee, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, private equity, and values-based strategies.

Jeffrey Sargent is a financial advisor with Meristead Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stansberry Asset Management, Brite Advisors LLC, Northstar Wealth Partners LLC, and LPL Financial. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining top-down macro analysis with fundamental bottom-up research, managing private credit funds and utilizing strategies such as special situations, distressed investments, and income-oriented positions.

John Strickland is a financial advisor at Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Parkway Wealth Management Group since 2016, including prior roles at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advisory services, he is the owner of Cajun Spirit Enterprises Inc., a support company. Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm employs a personalized investment approach using diversified portfolios and both in-house and third-party asset allocation models.

James Simmons is a financial advisor at Beaird Harris Wealth Management, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Beaird Harris since 2007. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, focusing on diversified asset-class exposure through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and offers investment advisory services, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning.

Peter Paddock is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 registered advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with View Capital RIA, LP since 2011 and also has a longstanding association with VCA Securities, LP since 2007. In addition to his advisory roles, Mr. Paddock serves as a manager and board member of Wildcat Fund, LLC in Dallas. View Capital RIA, LP provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through advisory and consulting programs. The firm constructs portfolios primarily by selecting and monitoring independent asset managers and manages a significant portion of client assets in non-discretionary accounts while also overseeing pooled investment vehicles that offer access to private equity, direct debt, and energy investments.

Daniel Carlton is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd. in Dallas, TX, bringing three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Company and AXA Advisors, LLC. Vaquero Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and a variety of institutional and tax-advantaged accounts. The firm constructs customized, diversified portfolios across public and private markets using fundamental, cyclical, and technical research to guide asset allocation and tactical adjustments.

Gary Coats is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at GuideStone Advisors since 2013. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Dallas, TX. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Crazy A Ranch, LLC, a timber and outdoor recreation land leasing business. GuideStone Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and plan participants, managing approximately $1.59 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a faith-based investing policy and utilizes model portfolios and discretionary management, including affiliated mutual funds and third-party managed accounts.

Bryn Talkington is a financial advisor at Requisite Capital Management LLC in Dallas, TX, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at UBS Asset Management and Fallline Securities prior to joining Requisite Capital in 2017. Requisite Capital Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term orientation, offering a diverse investable menu that includes ETFs, equities, fixed income, option contracts, private equity, private credit funds, and direct investments.

Matthew Mcintyre is a financial advisor with Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 license and nine years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various entities under the Peak American umbrella since 2018 and previously worked at AE Wealth Management and Secure Legacy Financial Group. Outside his advisory role, he serves as President and CEO of both Peak American Financial Group, Inc., and Peak American Financial Companies, Inc. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning that includes retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate planning. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis in portfolio construction and integrates tax and insurance considerations into its retirement and income planning.

Jeffrey Rupp is an investment advisor with View Capital RIA, LP in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at View Capital since 2003 and previously spent 14 years at VCA Securities, LP. Rupp serves as an advisory board member for Velosis Fund II, which focuses on real estate investments. View Capital RIA provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through advisory and consulting programs. The firm constructs portfolios by selecting and monitoring independent asset managers and oversees pooled investment vehicles to offer access to private equity, direct debt, and energy opportunities.

Jeffrey Bradley is a financial advisor at McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with McElhenny Sheffield since 2014. Bradley holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and institutional retirement plans. The firm employs a rules-based investment process focused on tactical ETF strategies using proprietary quantitative models with risk controls and offers model portfolios to third-party platforms as well as sub-advisory services, including managing an actively managed ETF.

Justin Artis is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management in Flower Mound, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GDS Wealth Management, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has experience in legal and corporate settings, including a six-year tenure at Biel Fisette Iacono, LLP. 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 client assets through discretionary portfolio management, utilizing model portfolios developed with research and allocation guidance from Raymond James.

Douglas Gill is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Castleview Partners, LLC, where he has worked for over a decade, and previously was involved with Kovack Securities, Inc. and Gill Capital Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Rotary Club of Park Cities Foundation and chairs a committee at Northridge Presbyterian Church. Castleview Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, non-profits, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party money managers, and model-based accounts, supported by its proprietary aiAlpha platform that delivers operational and trading support to other registered investment advisers.

Andrew Gold is a financial advisor at Prestige Wealth Management in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Edward Jones. Outside of advisory work, he is a licensed life insurance agent offering insurance products to clients. Prestige Wealth Management serves a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, managing approximately $148 million across nearly 300 relationships. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach utilizing equities, ETFs, alternative investments, and other vehicles, and offers discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services.

Joseph Dowdall is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Worth Asset Management, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he held roles at MMWKM Advisors, LLC, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and SEI Investments Management Corp. He also works as an independent insurance agent, focusing on marketing and sales of traditional insurance products. Worth Asset Management provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of security analysis methods and utilizes outside managers and turnkey asset management relationships while maintaining overall advisory responsibility.