Emily Smeltz is a CFP® professional with six years of experience at Lee Financial Company, LLC, located in Dallas, TX. Prior to joining Lee Financial, she worked at The Michael's Organization and in the hospitality industry. Lee Financial Company provides fee-only financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm operates a team-based model centered on its WholeVision™ planning framework and manages tailored portfolios that include a variety of investment types.

Sean Murphy is a financial advisor with Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Maxim Group LLC and Newbridge Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Team Enterprises, representing liquor brands at Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars games and managing VIP customer relations. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, utilizing a combination of cyclical, technical, and fundamental analysis alongside long- and short-term trading strategies. The firm manages approximately $212.1 million in discretionary assets and operates with affiliations that include an in-house broker-dealer and private equity ventures.

Robert Morales is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hilltop Securities Inc. since 2020 and was previously with Transamerica for six years. Morales served as president of DRAG Ventures, a Velofix Dallas franchise, which is currently closing operations. Hilltop Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm offers managed accounts, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and municipal bond strategies, combining custody, banking, and market-making capabilities.

Caleb Brian is a Certified Financial Planner® with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at True North Advisors, LLC since 2019 and previously spent six years at Tolleson Private Wealth Management. True North Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, endowments, and other institutions with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, bottom-up investment approach with a focus on value-oriented strategies, complemented by passive indexed ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative or private investments.

Scott Coya is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Barclays Capital Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and D.A. Davidson & Co. Hilltop Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with investment advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm offers managed accounts, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and annuity-based solutions, combining custody, banking, and market-making capabilities on an open-architecture platform.

Michele Bergeron is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with LEE Financial Company, LLC since 2020. She previously worked at Lake Point Wealth Management and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, she teaches spin cycling classes at LA Fitness. LEE Financial Company provides fee-only financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a team-based approach within its WholeVision™ planning framework and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios tailored to clients’ needs, while also serving as a general partner and investment manager for several private partnerships.

Aaron Lang is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at True North Advisors, LLC since 2024 and previously held positions at Clear Rock Advisors, LLC, BOK, and Waddell and Reed. True North Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves very high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and other business entities, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management with a value-oriented, bottom-up investment approach.

Mark Jameson is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robinhood Markets, Inc. and Robinhood Securities, LLC. Hilltop Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and broker-dealer services, offering managed accounts, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and annuity-based solutions on an open-architecture platform that incorporates third-party and firm-sponsored strategies. The firm combines custody, banking, and market-making capabilities alongside its brokerage and advisory functions.

Brian Marlar is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Momentum Independent Network Inc. since 2008. He is based in Big Spring, TX. Outside of his advisory role, Marlar serves on the board of the Shane Kemper Foundation, which awards scholarships to local students pursuing medical careers, and is active with Gideons International as a camp treasurer and speaker. Momentum Independent Network serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, corporations, institutions, and banks. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services, utilizing third-party managers and Envestnet for investment models, trading, and rebalancing, with notable integration of Hilltop affiliates and specialized municipal bond strategies.

Michael Curtis is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC since 2021. Before joining Brighton Jones, he worked four years at Tolleson Wealth Management. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands, including a Personal CFO offering and comprehensive financial planning solutions. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers services ranging from discretionary portfolio management to family office administrative support, supported by an affiliated ecosystem that includes private investment funds and trust services.

Richard Nevins is a ChFC® credentialed advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brookstone Wealth Advisors, LLC and has owned Raima LLC, an insurance agency, since 2012. Virtue Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other advisers with customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a multi-team model and combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches while offering ongoing monitoring, reporting, and client education.

David Rollins is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2016, previously spending time at StoneX Securities Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, Rollins is actively involved with the Boy Scouts of America in several leadership positions, including Council Relations Lead for National Service Territory 7. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm uses both proprietary and third-party models implemented on multiple platforms and operates as part of the broader StoneX Group, which includes integrated clearing and custody services.

Megan Price is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC and USCA Securities LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm combines internal portfolio management with third-party models and tailored asset allocation, offering services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting.

Colin Green is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. He is currently with Blueheel LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Belmont Group, Inc., Aprisent Financial Group, and Cloverdale Capital Management, as well as positions at the Veterans Affairs - National Institute of Health and Southern Methodist University. Blueheel LLC provides asset management and advisory services primarily to private funds, pooled investment vehicles, and corporate clients. The firm employs multiple analysis methods and routinely selects sub-advisors, serving institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Linda Young is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Dallas, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. Outside of advising, she serves on the Methodist Dallas Medical Center Advisory Board and operates a small antiques and collectibles business via eBay. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, and is notable for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried interest structures for certain qualified investors and private funds.

Gayle Terry is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners in Dallas, TX, with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including RBC Capital Markets Corporation and U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a range of services including financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing both internal and third-party investment strategies.

Joshua Perry is a financial advisor with Brighton Jones LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Compass Group, as well as periods focused on full-time education. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple brands. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, real estate consulting, and family office administrative support.

Dennis Ashby is a financial advisor at Momentum Independent Network Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at IMS Financial Advisors, Inc. and IMS Securities, Inc. Ashby serves as a volunteer on the Board of Directors Finance Committee for Eagle Lake Recreation Center. Momentum Independent Network serves individual, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking/thrift clients through advisory and brokerage relationships. The firm offers investment advisory programs, managed accounts, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a platform model that integrates third-party managers and affiliated municipal bond strategies.

James Shafer is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Momentum Independent Network Inc. He has been with SWS Financial Services since 2011. Shafer serves on the board of the Amarillo Area Estate Planning Council, a nonprofit organization. Momentum Independent Network (MIN) serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking/thrift clients through advisory and brokerage relationships. The firm uses a platform model with third-party managers and Envestnet for investment advice, account management, and offers a range of managed accounts, financial planning, and custody services.

Christopher Pate is a financial advisor with True North Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at True North Advisors since 2019 and serves as Managing Director of Western Commerce Group, LLC, a holding company of a broker/dealer, where he is involved in private equity. Prior to this, he was with Western Strategic Advisors, LLC and Western Research & Management, LLC from 2011 to 2018. True North Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, endowments, and other institutions with financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, bottom-up investment approach with a focus on value-oriented strategies, combining manager due diligence and quantitative tools to set client allocations and model outcomes.