Dustin Stiefel is a financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Colleyville, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steward Financial Group, LLC for 16 years before joining Mercer in 2023. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, nonprofits, and endowments, offering a range of investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other vehicles, complemented by educational content and specialized service offerings.

Cord Adams is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Sageview Advisory Group, Capital One Investing, United Income, and Shamrock Asset Management. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach with an emphasis on low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and uses a variety of specialized strategies and services to meet clients’ long-term and liquidity needs.

David Springer is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked as an independent professional golfer for one year. His background also includes academic roles at the University of Missouri and Trinity University. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, through a network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various portfolio management programs, employs multiple analytical approaches, and acts as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.

Alicia Langdon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Whitley Penn Financial, Fluent Financial, LPL Financial, and Charles Schwab. Based in Fort Worth, TX, she holds a Series 63 license. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers across both active and passive strategies, and differentiates itself by acting as a general partner in proprietary private funds and advising a continuously offered interval fund.

Matthew Loughren is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He has held positions at The Vanguard Group, DLG Wealth Management, Etico Partners, and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, he officiates Division 1 college football games as a referee. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory, low-cost index vehicles, and multi-factor tilts, supported by a range of implementation options and additional financial planning services.

James Ray is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, Fidelity Investments, and Guy Rodgers Private Wealth Strategies. Prior to his career in finance, he was a professional golfer and also spent five years at the Law Office of Gary L Nickelson. Cerity Partners advises a broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs a client-specific investment framework that combines quantitative screening, manager selection, direct security selection, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Robert Case is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Fisher Investments and Personal Capital Advisors Corporation. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focusing on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates, delivered within a model closely tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Minor Wallace is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Luther King Capital Management Corporation since 2006. Luther King Capital Management Corporation serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, government entities, and registered investment companies. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up analysis across multiple equity and fixed income strategies, and manages mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and private investment vehicles.

John Pilkinton is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in North Richland Hills, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at USAA, Merrill Lynch, Prudential, and Bank of America. Outside of advisory work, he is co-owner of Zep Tepi Sports, which organizes youth basketball tournaments. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail IRA and brokerage clients. The firm integrates financial planning with Empower’s administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns, rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

John Mints Sr. is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Triumph Wealth Advisors, Regal Investment Advisors, and Biltmore Financial Services, where he also serves as Managing Director. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Mansfield Food Bank as a committee member, speaking at events and contributing as a donor. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm employs discretionary model portfolios and a range of investment strategies, supporting a large client base through standardized model and platform services.

Jesse Nunez is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, TD Ameritrade, and a four-year tenure in the United States Marine Corps. He also operates an independent business, Jesse Has No Money Ltd Co. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated service model emphasizes long-term portfolio management and operates within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Patrick Norambuena is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Irving, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees, using algorithm-driven risk assessment and third-party portfolio management.

Alejandro Barrera is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Investments. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio solution available by invitation. The firm’s approach involves algorithm-driven risk assessment and uses third-party strategists to manage investments primarily in mutual funds and ETFs, with annual rebalancing.

Christopher Cavazos is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs Personnel Financial Management since 2019 and served in the Texas Army National Guard since 2018, following prior service in the South Carolina Army National Guard and a five-year period at The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and offers a range of tailored services, leveraging its integration within a large financial group to deliver comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Campbell Warren is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors and has experience working at Barred Owl Butcher and Table as well as La Bodega. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting services and family office capabilities.

Debora Clark is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2018 and with New York Life and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2003. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the organist for Trinity Episcopal Church, a role she has held for over 40 years. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional sponsors, and plan sponsors. The firm delivers tailored advice through various program types, with a significant focus on non-discretionary assets and fiduciary responsibilities for retirement investors.

Eric Bartel is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2022, he spent 15 years at World Choice Securities, Inc. Bartel is also involved with Financial Coaching LLC, providing investment advisory services and personal line insurance sales. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary services, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving notable clients such as sovereign wealth funds and large institutional investors.

Domonique Lockridge is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group. Prior to joining Empower, Lockridge held positions at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, and recommends investment lineups selected by plan sponsors within its extensive affiliated network.

Raymond Reed Pouncy is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kass INC., TD Ameritrade, Exceptional Home Healthcare, and Crowley ISD. Outside of advising, he is a partner in several LLCs, including SPARK PROJECTS LLC and CLASSY VENTURE LLC. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations, employing both traditional and market-timing strategies in their portfolios.

Andrew Wood is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2019, following eight years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management supported by specialized programs and access to alternative investments, leveraging integrated capabilities across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.