Jamie Alworden is a financial advisor at M Financial Asset Management, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Geneos Wealth Management. M Financial Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified, risk-based asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, selected individual securities, and third-party managers, supported by regular rebalancing and ongoing model monitoring.

August Payne is a financial advisor with Beacon Financial Group in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2016 and with Kestra Investment Services and Beacon Retirement Planning since 2011. Outside his advisory role, he is the owner of Dos Veces Inc, a consulting business based in Austin, TX. Beacon Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement, and trust/estate consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.3 billion in discretionary assets, customizing portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and engaging independent managers as part of its investment approach.

Brannon Albritton is a financial advisor with Requisite Capital Management LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2011 to 2024 before joining Requisite Capital Management. Requisite Capital Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term orientation, offering a broad range of investment options including ETFs, equities, fixed income, options, private equity, and private credit funds.

Sheree Stacy is a financial advisor at Worth Financial Group Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. She has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Worth Financial Group since 2009, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to her advisory role, she is also an insurance agent specializing in life insurance and fixed annuities. Worth Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a cyclical security analysis approach that combines charting, fundamental, and technical methods, and customizes portfolios based on clients' objectives and risk tolerance.

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.

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.

Evan Troop is a financial advisor with MSH Capital Advisors LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at MSH Capital Advisors and M.S. Howells & Co. since 2025 and concurrently has roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank NA and JP Morgan Securities LLC since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he owns Evan Troop Music LLC, which manages music royalties. MSH Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and government entities. The firm delivers tailored advice through a network of independent representatives and utilizes third-party platforms and sub-advisers offering specialized strategies.

Philip Athey is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Apeiron in Dallas, TX. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise, WFG Investments, Aperion RIA, LLC, and Three Oaks Advisory Group. He also operates as an independent insurance agent, allocating about 10% of his time to recommending and selling insurance products. Apeiron serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, churches, and other institutions. The firm employs a holistic, discretionary approach to portfolio management, utilizing a range of analytical methods and a mix of in-house and third-party platforms, while acting as a fiduciary for retirement accounts.

Thi Hong Van Nguyen is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Synergy Asset Management, LLC. Prior to joining Synergy, she held positions at NYCC Management LLC, J.C. Pace Ltd., Caitlynminimalist, EY, Cathay United Bank, and HSBC Bank. Synergy Asset Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, business owners, and trusts. The firm employs an active, adaptive investment approach that integrates tactical asset allocation, fundamental analysis, and quantitative methods across a range of custom strategies.

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.

Brittyn Brender is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently serving at Versant Capital Management, Inc. She previously worked at Tolleson Wealth Management and Argent Trust. Versant Capital Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional, and charitable clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, wealth management, and family office services. The firm constructs diversified portfolios tailored to client-specific investment policies and incorporates a range of investment vehicles, including third-party mutual funds and less liquid instruments.

Daniel Carlton is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd. in Dallas, TX, bringing three years of industry experience. He previously worked 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 a variety of institutional and tax-advantaged accounts. The firm constructs customized, diversified portfolios across public and private markets using fundamental, cyclical, and technical research to guide 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 in Dallas, TX, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at UBS Asset Management and Fallline Securities prior to joining Requisite Capital in 2017. Requisite Capital Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term orientation, offering a diverse investable menu that includes ETFs, equities, fixed income, option contracts, private equity, private credit funds, and direct investments.

William Mckenna is a financial advisor at Gordian Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Gordian Wealth Advisors, he spent ten years at Blue Hen Capital, LLC. Gordian Wealth Advisors, LLC manages approximately $488.7 million for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection overseen by an investment committee, utilizing strategies such as covered-call overlays and endowment-style diversified models.

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.