Douglas Wood II is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Ascentis Asset Management, LLC and has prior work history that includes roles at ORG Partners Asset Management and Greg Homesley CPA PC. His background also includes four years at Texas Tech University. Ascentis Asset Management provides sub-advisory portfolio modeling, model portfolio construction, and signaling services to other investment advisers and Unified Managed Account (UMA) program sponsors. The firm focuses on developing model portfolios and offering implementation guidance without directly managing client assets, using a blend of charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Erick Kuebler is a financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 2016, alongside roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC dating back to 2008 and 2010 respectively. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm primarily manages portfolios on a discretionary basis through wrap-fee programs and offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, brokerage, and insurance-related services.

Paul Hofland is a financial advisor with Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Retirement Planners of America and NYLife Securities LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent, spending a portion of his time on insurance sales and implementation. Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term portfolio construction using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, and manages about $552 million in assets across a six-advisor team.

Natalie Floyd is a financial advisor at Worth Asset Management in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. She has been with Worth Asset Management since 2023 and also teaches first grade students at Trinity Christian Academy. Worth Asset Management provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering additional financial planning and insurance-related advice. The firm uses a diverse mix of security analysis methods, employs outside managers and sub-advisors, and conducts quarterly account reviews tailored to client objectives.

Kenneth Hast is a financial advisor at Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Realta Equities, Inc., Crescent Securities, and Titan Securities. He is also a partner in Hast Financial Group, providing investment advisory services for insurance company clients. Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. offers financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, institutions, and non-profits. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis and employs a variety of investment strategies, supported by a network of affiliated business lines and professionals.

Shelby Henderson is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Howard Financial Services, Ltd. in Dallas, TX. Prior to joining Howard Financial Services, he worked at Texas Tech University and the Lamar School District RE-2. Howard Financial Services, Ltd. is a fee-only wealth management firm that serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers personalized investment management and financial planning through its Wealth Management and Capital Partners divisions, employing strategic asset allocation and discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes.

David Richards is a financial advisor at Generational Wealth Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Talis Advisory Services since 2015. Outside of advising, Richards owns an aircraft consulting business and serves as a captain for American Airlines. Generational Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, using a multi-team model and a long-term, strategic investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory.

Tony Kim is a financial advisor at WealthStar Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with WealthStar Advisors since 2015. He also has a long tenure with IDS Life Insurance Company dating back to 1999. WealthStar Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners by providing investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a quantitative, customized approach incorporating client questionnaires, optimization models, and option strategies, including a proprietary Equity Substitution Strategy that employs fixed-income vehicles paired with long-dated equity options.

William Saplicki is a financial advisor with Hibernia Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, First Allied Advisory Services, and LS Wealth Strategies. Hibernia Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $372.5 million in client assets, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and third-party manager oversight, employing a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Christian Patterson is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Quadcap Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors and Downs Saffiotti & Boudreaux, LLP. QuadCap Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines equities and fixed income in customized asset allocations and uses an AI-enabled platform to assist with estate planning documents, alongside traditional advisory services.

John Gordon is a financial advisor at Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd. in Dallas, TX, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 23 years before joining Vaquero in 2019. Mr. Gordon is also a licensed insurance agent, holding the license for advisory purposes only. Vaquero Private Wealth is an independent advisory firm serving individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, donor-advised funds, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management and personalized financial planning, constructing customized, tax-aware portfolios that blend public and private investments across multiple asset classes.

Nicholas Lehman is a financial advisor at Spectrum Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Advice and Planning Services and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC. Spectrum Advisors serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, private business owners, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party money manager selection, using asset-allocation models, fundamental analysis, and client account aggregation through eMoney.

Mitchell Kramer is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Fluent Financial, LLC in Dallas, TX. He has worked at Fluent Financial since 2005 and previously spent over a decade with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is a driving instructor and coach for both a national auto racing association and the Porsche Club of America, and he serves on the advisory council for the Texas Tech Rawls School of Business. Fluent Financial is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $330 million on a discretionary basis for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm offers asset management primarily through wrap-fee accounts, employing a range of strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with pension consulting and participant education services.

Johanna Moya is a financial advisor at EVOAdvisors in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BlueSky Wealth Advisors, LLC and Opes Advisors. EVOAdvisors serves individuals, business owners, trusts, employer retirement plans, and charitable organizations with ongoing financial planning and portfolio management. The firm follows a fee-only, fiduciary approach and emphasizes evidence-based investment strategies, regular rebalancing, and the use of no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Edward Hoffman is a financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Sanders Morris Harris. Outside of advisory work, he is the founder of FLY Holdings LLC, a men's grooming business. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts through wrap‑fee programs and utilizes third‑party portfolio managers and model portfolios to implement diversified investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Amanda Sasko is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC. She has two years of industry experience, with prior roles at Exencial Wealth Advisors, True North Advisors, and Hedgefield Wealth. Strata Wealth Advisors is a team-based firm managing over $927 million in assets, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that includes diverse asset classes and utilizes technology platforms for client reporting and account management.

Robert Blair is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Madison Avenue Securities, Kalos Capital, Spectrum Advisors, and Dallas Financial Advisors. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate planning. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and integrates tax and insurance considerations into income and retirement planning.

Avery Klatsky is a CFP® professional at SFMG Wealth Advisors in Plano, TX, with experience dating back to 2015 across multiple roles including prior work at Bayntree Wealth Advisors and involvement with The State Press at Arizona State University. Avery has been with SFMG Wealth Advisors since 2022. SFMG Wealth Advisors provides personalized wealth management to individuals, high-net-worth families, pension and trust clients, combining financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a planning-first approach supported by a centralized Investment Committee and advanced retirement modeling tools.

Cliff Demarest is a financial advisor at Consilium Wealth Advisory, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Consilium Wealth Advisory since 2012. Consilium Wealth Advisory provides investment management and wealth advisory services primarily to high-net-worth and individual clients, as well as corporate and business entities. The firm offers client-specific investment strategies, family wealth stewardship, business valuation research, and employer financial-wellness programs.

Tonyia Cleaver is a financial advisor at The Wealth Boutique in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and spent 14 years with KXAS-TV - NBC Universal. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent focusing on life, annuity, and health products. The Wealth Boutique is a team of seven advisors managing approximately $94 million for individuals, multi-generational families, trusts, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers holistic financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with a financial-planning-led, goals-based approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.