Tai Chu is a CFP® certificant with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity and its affiliated entities from 2004 to 2023 before joining Beaird Harris in 2023. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only registered advisory firm with 18 advisors managing approximately $2.27 billion for around 800 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans using a Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach with diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside alternative investments.

Anthony Lara is a financial advisor with DHL Wealth Management LLC in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. for six years. Lara is also a licensed insurance agent with American Senior Benefits. DHL Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering estate-planning referrals and educational seminars. The firm follows a long-term, risk-based investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, with discretionary management and quarterly reviews.

Annie Adkison is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at USAA Investment Management Company and Raymond James Financial Services. 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, focusing on asset allocation using model portfolios developed with research from Raymond James.

Jim Wagner is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Signal Securities since 2013. Wagner is the founder of Navicors Wealth Management, a financial planning business. Signal Securities provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on risk management through diversification and a consultative process, offering model-based portfolios and separately managed accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Ephimia Coumanakos is a financial advisor at Steadtrust with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at B. Riley Wealth Management, National Securities Corp, and WFG Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax accounting preparation for small businesses. Steadtrust LLC is a team advisory firm managing approximately $439 million with nine advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting with a discretionary investment approach that includes a range of strategies and alternative vehicles.

George Townsend is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial planning and wealth advisory. He has been with Consilium Wealth Advisory, LLC since 2015 and previously operated as a sole proprietor. Townsend is also licensed as an insurance agent. Consilium Wealth Advisory serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities with fee-based investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services, employing both quantitative and qualitative analysis to build and monitor portfolios.

Zain Griffith is a financial advisor at Dash Investments with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been involved with Dash Acquisitions LLC since 2009. Dash Investments serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, and trusts, typically managing accounts with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach focused on a limited number of industries and integrates financial planning and tax analysis into its advisory services.

Robert Moses is a financial advisor at Beacon Financial Group in Dallas, TX, holding the ChFC® designation with 57 years of industry experience. He has been with Beacon Financial Group since 2006 and has prior experience at Kestra Advisory and Execu/Comp., Inc. Moses is also the owner of TPG Financial, Inc., a business unrelated to investment advisory services. Beacon Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement, and trust/estate consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing approximately $1.3 billion in discretionary assets.

Karina Kingman is a financial advisor at Spectrum Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Focus Partners Wealth LLC and Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC. Outside of financial advising, she was involved in Kingman Solar for over two decades. 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, qualified retirement plan consulting, and uses asset-allocation models combined with fundamental analysis, including third-party managers and model portfolios, to provide investment advice.

Carson Pope is a financial advisor at AssetBuilder, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, The Vanguard Group, Inc., Equitable Advisors, LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC. AssetBuilder provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a buy-and-hold, asset-allocation strategy centered on Dimensional Fund Advisors products, emphasizing diversification and risk profile documentation.

Aaron Byrkit is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Bland Garvey Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2015. Byrkit holds the Series 66 designation and works out of Richardson, TX. Bland Garvey Wealth Advisors, LLC provides investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily using passively managed asset-class mutual funds and model portfolios.

Stephen White is an advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. with six years at the firm. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for the Safe Group Radio Show for nine years. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement tax strategy. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and integrates tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning.

Sebastian Lopez Hafen is a financial advisor at Dash Investments in Plano, TX, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Fisher Investments and NYLIFE Securities LLC. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as at GetLegal, Uber, and El Pulpo Restaurant. Dash Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, and trusts with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm focuses on a long-term, value-oriented investment approach and integrates tax planning and financial planning into its advisory services.

Jennifer Dragon is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Main Street Retirement Planning since 2022 and previously held positions at MMWKM, Personal Consulting, and Deloitte. Jennifer is also licensed to sell insurance products. Main Street Retirement Planning, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, plan participants, and institutions, managing over $716 million in assets. The firm employs a tactical, trend-based investment approach using SEI mutual funds and emphasizes regular monitoring and rebalancing of client portfolios.

Brett Rudman is a financial advisor at SFMG Wealth Advisors in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Siegfried Group, LLC and KPMG. SFMG Wealth Advisors is a team-based wealth management firm serving individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, utilizing institutional and proprietary research to guide strategic and tactical investment decisions.

David Chin is a financial advisor at Insight Wealth Partners with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Insight Wealth Partners since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in selling insurance products as a licensed agent. Insight Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses by providing financial planning, portfolio management, referrals to third-party money managers, and pension consulting. The firm employs a blend of Modern Portfolio Theory–based asset allocation and specialized strategies, including a Synthetic Equity Portfolio approach, while conducting due diligence on managers and maintaining ongoing client engagement.

William Little is a financial advisor at Ascentis Wealth Management, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Before joining Ascentis, he worked at ORG Partners Asset Management and ORG Wealth Partners, and he has been involved with MIMMJ Holdings DBA Castleview Advanced Planning since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches tennis part-time. Ascentis Wealth Management serves individual, institutional, and corporate clients, providing financial planning, investment consulting for retirement plans, and discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm employs a goal-oriented, asset allocation approach and manages assets both internally and through third-party managers.

Benjamin Philips is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Strata, he held roles at Southern Methodist University, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., the University of Texas at Dallas, and Apple. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property management through ownership of rental properties in Sunnyvale, Texas. Strata Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fiduciary, tailored approach utilizing a range of securities and technology tools, including options and derivatives, while managing approximately $886 million in assets across multiple offices.

Alexandra Mc Connell is a financial advisor at QuadCap Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Van Atkins Jewelers. QuadCap Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with investment management and financial planning. The firm combines traditional advisory services with AI-enabled estate planning tools and integrated tax preparation, offering tailored asset allocations and comprehensive family office support.

Andrew Hunt is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2024, and previously held roles at firms including Monumental, Worth Asset Management, and Fisher Investments. Outside of his advisory duties, he operates as an independent Medicare insurance agent. McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and institutional retirement plans through separately managed accounts. The firm employs a rules-based investment process focused on tactical ETF strategies driven by proprietary quantitative models, and it serves as a sub-adviser to other advisers and an actively managed ETF.