Zachary Laws is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 bottom-up research, offering separately managed accounts, third-party asset management programs, and privately managed credit funds.

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 at SFMG Wealth Advisors in Plano, Texas, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with SFMG Wealth Advisors since 2007. Mr. Margolis serves on the advisory boards of Clear Sky Capital and Phoenix Fund, both investment managers for private fund issues, dedicating a few hours per quarter to these roles without compensation. SFMG Wealth Advisors provides personalized wealth management to individuals, high-net-worth families, pension, and trust clients, integrating financial planning with investment management. The firm emphasizes a planning-first approach supported by a centralized Investment Committee and uses advanced tools to model retirement scenarios and develop written investment policy statements.

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.

Thi Hong Van Nguyen is a CFA® charterholder currently with Synergy Asset Management, LLC in Dallas, TX. Nguyen has held roles at several firms including Cathay United Bank and HSBC Bank, accumulating experience across financial institutions since 2015. Synergy Asset Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, business owners, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to manage approximately $1.05 billion in assets, offering customized portfolio management and advisory services.

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.

Megan Manning is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Burford Brothers, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with approximately one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Empyrean, Harrell Investment Partners, and self-employment, alongside her academic background at the University of Texas. Burford Brothers serves individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, third-party money manager recommendations, and financial consulting. The firm offers tailored investment advice across various securities and operates a multi-family office division for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Daniel Carlton is a financial advisor at Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with 6 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions 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 various institutional and tax-advantaged accounts. The firm constructs customized portfolios across public and private markets using fundamental, cyclical, and technical research to guide long-term 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 with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS Asset Management and Fallline Securities prior to joining Requisite Capital Management in 2017. Requisite Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and some institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term orientation, employing a range of investable instruments and servicing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

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® with 34 years of experience in the financial industry. He is a principal at Castleview Partners, LLC and also serves as president and sole shareholder of Gill Capital Management, Inc., a holding company for investments in real estate, private equity, and public securities. Outside of his advisory work, Gill participates in community service as a board member of 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 tailored portfolio management using a combination of internally managed models, third-party strategies, and direct holdings, supported by its proprietary aiAlpha platform that serves both Castleview and external advisers.

Craig Caudle is a financial advisor at Burford Brothers, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets and several family limited partnerships and charitable organizations, where he has served in management and director capacities. Burford Brothers serves individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, third-party money manager recommendations, and financial consulting. The firm also operates a multi-family office division providing comprehensive planning and tailored investment advice across a range of securities and strategies.

Andrew Gold is a financial advisor at Prestige Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Osaic Advisory Services, Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is licensed to offer life insurance as an additional product option to clients. Prestige Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, managing approximately $148 million across nearly 300 client relationships. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach and offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and consulting services, often utilizing sub-advisors and third-party tools.