Norma Spencer is a financial advisor with Bland Garvey Wealth Advisors, LLC in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Bland Garvey, PC, and Bland Garvey Wealth Advisors since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Spencer manages retirement services at Bland Garvey, PC, dedicating significant time to this non-investment-related accounting function. Bland Garvey Wealth Advisors, LLC provides investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial consulting to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and small businesses. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing long-term, buy-and-hold asset allocation primarily using passively managed mutual funds and model portfolios.

Ariana Marek is a financial advisor at Beacon Financial Group in Dallas, TX, with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Apex Fintech Solutions prior to joining Beacon Retirement Planning Services Inc. Ariana’s background includes roles in both financial services and education. Beacon Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement and trust consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to customize portfolios according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Robert St Claire is a financial advisor at CFO4Life in Coppell, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has recently entered the industry, with prior experience at Ausdal Financial Partners and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. CFO4Life serves affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities by providing comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement plan advisory, corporate financial wellness programs, and cash-management solutions. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, utilizing technology platforms such as Morningstar, BlackRock’s Aladdin, and Orion for portfolio monitoring.

John Congdon is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, with six years of industry experience. He has been with Peak American Investment Advisors since 2020 and is also involved with Peak American Financial Group, Inc. as a Client Solutions Manager focused on insurance sales. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, integrating retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate planning. The firm employs a blend of technical and fundamental analysis and uses a third-party platform to support portfolio management and client services.

Nathan Hilliard is a CFP® professional at Moss, Luse & Womble, LLC with approximately 9 years of experience. His background includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Level Legal prior to joining Moss, Luse & Womble in 2026. Moss, Luse & Womble serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, employing a tactical allocation approach with a focus on exchange-traded funds and mutual funds, and offering additional accounting and payroll services.

Shashin Shah is a CFP® and CFA® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with SFMG Wealth Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Mutual Service Corporation. Shah serves as a CFP Board Ambassador and contributes to the Investments and Wealth Institute and Wiley’s CIMA review and guide. SFMG Wealth Advisors is a team-based wealth management firm serving individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm provides integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, using both institutional and proprietary research to build personalized investment programs guided by an investment policy statement and a centralized Investment Committee.

Justin Elovitz is a financial advisor at Lemnis Capital in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Innovation Partners LLC, Equitable Advisors, and SCH Advisors. Lemnis Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with subscription-based financial planning memberships. The firm employs third-party platforms and strategists to deliver specialized investment strategies and offers structured subscription memberships with education and decision support.

Matthew Canton is a financial advisor at United Advisors America with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones and First United Bank, among other firms. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Alliance America Corporation, an insurance company. United Advisors America provides investment management services mainly to individuals near retirement and to pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using customized asset allocations and model portfolios primarily consisting of mutual funds and ETFs.

Max Tiraboschi is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Before joining GDS Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and held positions in automotive sales and marketing. 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 across a multi-advisor team, using model portfolios based on Raymond James research that range from balanced to fully equity-focused allocations.

Cameron Teel is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Moss, Luse & Womble, LLC in Plano, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Howard, LLP and BKD, LLP. Moss, Luse & Womble serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a tactical allocation approach with proprietary risk-profile investment models and fundamental analysis to manage discretionary client portfolios.

Mark Filardi is a financial advisor with Astra Wealth Management Group in Plano, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Wells Fargo Advisors. Filardi is involved as a partner in Astra Wealth Management Group and owns companies operating as registered investment advisors. Astra Wealth Management Group provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and a subscription-based consulting service to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios and incorporates options and derivatives in separately managed accounts.

Jason Freeby is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management with the designations ChFC® and Series 66. He has one year of experience in the financial industry, having previously served in the United States Marine Corps for 31 years. He is also involved in managing a rental real estate property outside of his advisory role. GDS Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $1.8 billion in assets across 22 advisors and uses model portfolios supported by research from Raymond James, focusing on asset allocation rather than individual security analysis.

Benjamin Gerald is a financial advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including MassMutual Investors Services, New York Life Insurance Company, and Eagle Strategies. Gerald is the founder and president of 75INC LLC, a professional networking association, and serves as president of NAIFA - Dallas. He is also co-founder and managing partner of Audible Financial Group and Audible Consulting, focusing on fixed insurance solutions and coaching insurance agents. Quartz Partners Investment Management provides model-based investment management for individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up stock selection across multiple model portfolios, offering discretionary account management and advisory services through various delivery platforms.

Ian Fritz is a financial advisor at Castleview Partners, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Fisher Investments. Castleview Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, non-profits, and retirement plans, offering both discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses a combination of internally managed models, third-party model marketplaces, and direct holdings, supported by its aiAlpha platform which delivers operational and trading services to Castleview-managed and external accounts.

Ryan Wood is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Lemnis Capital and Innovation Partners LLC, having previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. Lemnis Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and other business and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using model portfolios and customized allocations, along with subscription-based financial planning memberships and retirement plan consulting.

Ryan Ferguson is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Insight Wealth Partners in Plano, TX. He has been with the firm since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Ferguson is a partner at Ferguson Group, LLC, where he prepares a limited number of tax returns, and he is involved in commercial real estate management as the managing member of 3333 Premier Properties, LLC. Insight Wealth Partners provides asset management, comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers for a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a multi-advisor team approach and employs investment strategies that combine both strategic and tactical asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis.

Bruce Griffith is a financial advisor at AssetBuilder, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with AssetBuilder since 2007. AssetBuilder provides investment management and financial planning services to a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a buy-and-hold, asset-allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on diversification primarily through Dimensional Fund Advisors products, with portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

Michael Lowe is a financial advisor at Insight Wealth Partners with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Insight Wealth Partners since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages commercial real estate through 3333 Premier Properties, LLC and owns a ranching operation at Red Arrow Ranch, LLC. Insight Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a strategic investment approach combining Modern Portfolio Theory with tactical asset allocation and a Synthetic Equity Portfolio strategy, and it provides ongoing oversight and due diligence for client accounts.

Julianne Hoerman is a financial advisor with Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC in Plano, TX. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the financial advisory industry since 2023. Prior to entering finance, she spent over a decade with Rodan + Fields Dermatologist and two decades with Shaklee. Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary wealth management and financial planning, using predominantly long-term, customized portfolio strategies that incorporate diversified mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles.

Daniel Thomas is a financial advisor at Provision Asset, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Ivantage LLC and KXII-TV. Outside of his advisory role, he owns In Focus Consulting LLC, an insurance agency. Provision Asset, LLC is a fee-based financial planning and discretionary investment management firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and investment companies. The firm manages assets on a discretionary basis using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios, and it operates seven offices with a team of six advisors.