John Gordon is a financial advisor at Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd. in Dallas, TX, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill and Syntal Capital Partners. Vaquero Private Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, utilizing a research-driven approach to construct diversified portfolios across public and private markets.

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.

William Cirksena is a Series 66-licensed advisor at MDRN Capital with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and Enterprise Fleet Management. He is also involved in insurance sales, dedicating about 10% of his time to this activity. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning through a multi-advisor team. The firm constructs portfolios using unaffiliated independent managers and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental and technical analysis with ongoing oversight.

Johanna Moya is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She is currently with EVOAdvisors and previously worked at BlueSky Wealth Advisors, LLC. EVOAdvisors serves individuals, business owners, trusts, employer retirement plans, and charitable organizations with ongoing financial planning and portfolio management. The firm offers fee-only, fiduciary advisory services focused on evidence-based investment strategies, strategic asset allocation, and broad diversification using 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.

Carlos Esteve is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with First Dallas Securities Incorporated. His prior roles include positions at Hodges Capital Management Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He has also worked in financial and legal settings, including Burton, McCumber & Longoria, LLP, and has experience in academic institutions. First Dallas Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing domestic equity securities through a combination of fundamental and technical analysis. The firm manages approximately $335.7 million in discretionary assets and provides advisory services on a commission-based model.

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 starting in 2021. Prior to joining SFMG, Avery worked with Bayntree Wealth Advisors and also gained experience contributing to The State Press at Arizona State University. SFMG Wealth Advisors is a team-based firm providing integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combined financial planning and investment management approach, using strategic allocations overseen by an Investment Committee and offers options for values-based investing.

Adyson Irvin is a financial advisor at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Strata, Irvin was associated with Captrust and McPherson Cellars, as well as holding roles in educational institutions including Texas Tech University and the University of Oklahoma. Strata Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm employs a fiduciary, tailored approach using a range of securities and integrates technology and AI tools in portfolio management and client reporting.

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.

Hope Robinson is a CFP® at Penn Davis McFarland Inc. in Dallas, TX, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining her current firm, she worked at RGT Wealth Advisors for three years and EY for two years. Penn Davis McFarland serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering separately managed accounts and financial planning. The firm applies a fundamental, long-term investment approach focused on publicly traded equities, bonds, and cash equivalents, with portfolios typically concentrated and supplemented by occasional use of alternative instruments.

Lane Moore is a financial advisor with Sanders Morris LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sanders Morris Harris since 2016 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Sanders Morris LLC offers 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 discretionary accounts through wrap-fee programs, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and model portfolios to provide diversified investment allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

William Moore is a CFP® professional at Versant Capital Management, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Versant, he held positions at Tolleson Wealth Management, Simmons Bank, and several other firms. Versant Capital Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional, and charitable clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive wealth management, and family office services. The firm builds diversified portfolios tailored to client-specific investment policies and incorporates a range of investment vehicles, including third-party mutual funds and alternative investments.

Luke Schlenker is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Fisher Investments and Texas Mortgage Lending, LLC. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, incorporating retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate and legacy services. The firm employs a combined technical and fundamental investment approach and integrates tax and insurance planning into its retirement and income strategies.

David Faulkner is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been a partner at Spectrum Advisors, Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, providing insurance products through Advisors Excel. 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 third-party money manager selection, using asset-allocation models, fundamental analysis, and regular client reporting as part of its investment approach.

Alan Haworth is a financial advisor with Clare Market Investments, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Clare Market in 2018, he worked at Oppenheimer & Co. from 2011 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a vinyl record store, Declassified Records LLC, and manages the development of a financial data application called Stalking Butler App. Clare Market Investments provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and sub-advisor oversight for individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis, managing approximately $556 million in assets across about 206 client relationships.

Debra Keitzer Outlaw is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Perryman Financial Advisory, Inc. since 2000 and Perryman Securities, Inc. since 2002. Perryman Financial Advisory, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $1 billion for approximately 510 clients with a team of eight advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans, using both fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios.

Charles Lanza is a financial advisor at Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Titan Securities for 12 years before joining Crescent Advisor Group and Realta Equities in 2023. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a managing member of Medico PS, LLC, a business involved in the sales and rental of durable medical equipment. Crescent Advisor Group provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutions, and non-profits. The firm employs a combination of technical and fundamental analysis across various investment strategies and maintains a network of affiliated business lines and professionals.

Jamie Alworden is a financial advisor at M Financial Asset Management, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Geneos Wealth Management. M Financial Asset Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide, offering discretionary portfolio management and risk-based asset allocation through diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion with a four-advisor team and emphasizes ongoing model monitoring, regular rebalancing, and client access to online performance reporting.