Scott Barth is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, Barth serves on the board of directors for Staton Oaks HOA and owns a holding company for St. Croix Cellars, a winery, which requires approximately five hours of weekly involvement. Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. serves individual clients ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth households, providing personalized financial planning, discretionary investment management, and pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses, often utilizing third-party money managers and trading signals, and manages held-away employer accounts through a third-party platform.

Brandi Holmes is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Advisory Services Network. She previously worked at Calton & Associates, Inc. and Fidelity, and has been associated with Anchor Private Planning since 2015. Holmes is also licensed as an insurance agent involved in the sale and service of insurance products. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Teresa King is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Navy Federal in 2025, she worked at Nobles & Richards, Inc, FourStar Wealth Advisors LLC, Integrated Wealth Concepts, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and Edward Jones. She is also the owner and director of Kings Crown Elite Ventures, LLC, a private money lending and real estate investment business. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options, primarily delivering advice through managed advisory programs that incorporate third-party portfolio managers.

Kevin Marsh is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Coppell, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Calton & Associates since 2013 and is also a partner at Bear Marsh, LLC, a holding company focused on purchasing financial institutions. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker‑dealer, and corporate insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing a mix of analytical approaches and a variety of investment strategies.

Amin Kotadia is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Hurst, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Archer in 2019, he worked at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and related entities from 2004 to 2017. He also operates Amin Kotadia CPA PC, a tax preparation and accounting firm, and manages an independent insurance agency. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies, managing approximately $900 million primarily on a discretionary basis. The firm offers customized portfolio management and model-based strategies, with a focus on diversified allocations across multiple asset classes and regular account reviews.

Ashley Furlong is a CFP® professional with two years of experience, currently with Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC in Fort Worth, TX. Her prior roles include positions at FORVIS Wealth Advisors LLC, Willis Johnson & Associates, and IMG Financial Group. She has also held roles outside the financial industry, including teaching positions at Texas A&M University and North Central Texas College. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofit organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and consulting as part of an integrated service model. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation and combines active and passive strategies within a disciplined, diversified approach.

Sanden Leavers is a financial advisor at BakerAvenue Asset Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and is based in Southlake, Texas. Prior to joining BakerAvenue in 2025, he had a nine-year period without registered advisory roles. BakerAvenue is an SEC-registered multi-team wealth manager serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and specialized strategies that combine quantitative, fundamental, and tactical allocation tools.

Matthew Gallagher is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC and has held roles at Prosperity Wealth Management, Gallagher & Sons Wealth Management, Client One Securities, and Gallagher Financial Group. He also offers fixed insurance products through Prosperity Wealth Management. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, options, and private investments.

Thomas Smith is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., Realta Equities, Inc., and Capital Markets IQ. Smith also operates Bering Financial, LLC, a life insurance and fixed annuity sales business. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including in-house models, sub-advisers, and alternative investments tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Steven Harlass is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Thrivent Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elder at Soulthirst Church, a Lutheran church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, participating in leadership, worship, and community ministry activities. Thrivent Advisor Network provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to independent managers. The firm typically constructs diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs while also offering other investment options and continuous account monitoring.

Nicholas Trevino is a financial advisor at Global View Capital Management LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Experior Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, Trevino is the owner and lead instructor of Trident Sailing Academy, where he provides sailing instruction and manages sales and marketing. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm utilizes a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, supported by proprietary research and operational infrastructure.

Cody Stansell is a CFP® with seven years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor with Victory Financial Group and has previously worked at SageSpring Wealth Partners and Waterworth Wealth Advisors. Victory Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven investment approach rooted in Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offering tailored portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs and providing a range of financial planning and wealth management services.

Stewart Scothorn is a financial advisor at Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has been employed at Advisor Share Wealth Management since 2026. He also has a longstanding role at The Benefit Link, Inc., where he has worked since 2010. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional investment advisers, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement-plan services, and a web-based asset management platform used by independent advisers, implementing client strategies through third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios.

Anthony Kulhanek is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Titan Securities, Coastal Investment Advisors, Crescent Advisors Group, and Realta Equities. Kulhanek is also president of Kulhanek Investment Specialty Services, a firm focused on asset protection from litigation. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and various institutional clients. The firm employs an individualized approach to portfolio management, utilizing asset allocation across multiple investment types and offering a range of third-party manager programs and participant education services.

Joy Kirsch is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Her prior career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is a limited partner in a business that owns a cell phone tower. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy managed by an internal investment team and committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Ben Boyd III is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. and LPL Financial since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Outside of financial advising, he is a business owner of Everyday Armor LLC, a company involved in packing and shipping operations. Symphony Financial serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and multi-family office services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, options, and private placements, and offers ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services alongside coordinating comprehensive multi-family office engagements.

Mitchell Zaelit is a financial advisor with Ally Invest Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade. He also serves as a digital product director focused on wealth management and robo-advice products. Ally Invest Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through automated and advisor-led services. The firm employs ETF-based portfolios aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory and delivers investment management at scale through digital and automated processes.

Charles Bingham is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. since 2010. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been involved in fixed life insurance sales on a limited basis outside of his advisory role. Sunbelt Securities manages approximately $2.0 billion across a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a network of independent advisory representatives.

Derrick Same is a financial advisor at Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC in Fort Worth, TX, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Legacy Retirement Solutions, Gradient Securities, Advocate Financial Partners, MWA Financial Services Inc, Modern Woodmen of America, and Orkin Pest Control. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm employs a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach combined with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis while supporting several thousand retail accounts.

Brandon Woods is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Root Financial Partners since 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, CWM, LLC, Chessman Wealth Strategies, and Foresters Financial Services. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan relationships. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive allocations using index funds and ETFs, with customized portfolios based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.