Steven Adams is the sole advisor at Adams Asset Advisors LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has led his firm since its founding in 2005. Adams Asset Advisors provides discretionary investment management and supervisory services primarily to very high net worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm utilizes both fundamental and quantitative analysis, including proprietary models, to tailor investment decisions to each client’s objectives.

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.

Nancy Phillips is a CFP® with 23 years of experience at Perryman Financial Advisory, Inc. and over 40 years running her own CPA practice, Nancy K. Phillips, PC. She has been associated with Perryman Securities, Inc. since 2004. Outside of financial advising, she operates a sole proprietorship selling bead necklaces and earrings. Perryman Financial Advisory, Inc. is a six-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $796 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan services, combining fundamental and technical analysis with regular portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

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.

Philip Athey is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Apeiron in Dallas, TX. He has worked at Aperion RIA, LLC since 2017 and previously at WFG Investments, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. In addition to advisory services, he may recommend and sell insurance products as an independent agent, dedicating approximately 10% of his time to this activity. Apeiron RIA manages approximately $730 million for about 746 clients through a team of 11 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a holistic investment approach that integrates multiple analytical methods and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and licensed insurance product recommendations.

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 with Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Parkway Wealth Management Group since 2016 and briefly affiliated with Cabot Lodge Securities LLC in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Cajun Spirit Enterprises Inc., a support company, and is separately licensed as an independent insurance agent through One Insurance Solutions. Parkway Wealth Management Group is a federally registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets for a diverse client base including individuals, families, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm employs a holistic, goal-based approach with portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k) services, utilizing both in-house and third-party model portfolios across multiple asset classes.

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.

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.

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.

William Mckenna is a financial advisor at Gordian Wealth Advisors, LLC with over 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Blue Hen Capital, LLC for a decade prior to joining Gordian Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a personal rental property management business. Gordian Wealth Advisors manages approximately $489 million primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and access to independent managers and private pooled investment vehicles, implementing tailored asset-allocation strategies overseen by an investment committee.

Abigail Caldwell is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2020. Prior to joining Strata, she worked at Carter Financial Management from 2018 to 2020 and was employed at Texas A&M University from 2014 to 2018. Strata Wealth Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and cash management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach includes tailored portfolios with a range of asset classes and employs technology and third-party platforms to support tax efficiency and client reporting.

Paul Lightfoot is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Optima Asset Management Inc. since 2008, contributing to the firm’s operations for 18 years. Based in Dallas, TX, he works within a two-advisor team. Optima Asset Management provides fee-only investment advisory and limited financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, and pension and trust clients. The firm employs a top-down, asset-class approach using modern portfolio theory and proprietary models to construct tax-efficient, low-turnover portfolios managed on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

Kenneth Painter is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is president of Education Without Borders, a charity focused on educational projects for underprivileged individuals. Strata Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and alternative investments, supported by technology platforms and sub-advisors.

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.

Joseph Dowdall is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Worth Asset Management since 2021 and previously worked for MMWKM Advisors, LLC for 10 years. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent, focusing on the marketing and sales of traditional insurance products. Worth Asset Management provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of security analysis methods and works with outside managers and sub-advisors, while offering financial planning and insurance-related advice.