James Quaider is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His previous roles include positions at BBVA Wealth Solutions, USAA Investment Services Company, and USAA Financial Advisors. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, leveraging internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers.

Kathleen Gibson is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CH-Investment Partners and the Southwestern Medical Foundation. Gibson serves as a board member of the Dallas College Foundation, participating in an investment advisory group to assist with overseeing the foundation’s investment consultant. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets across a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven approach using active and passive strategies, supported by a structured due-diligence process and multiple affiliated entities.

Kelly Mills is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient in Dallas, TX. Prior to joining Corient, Mills held roles at RGT Wealth Advisors and CIPW Service Company, LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and employs various risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Robert Baker is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TIAA. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, utilizing an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through proprietary planning methodologies and offers both point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

Charles Griege III is a CFP® affiliated with Corient in Dallas, TX. He has been in the financial industry since 2023 with previous experience at CI RGT Wealth Advisors, Triumph Financial, Clemson University, and Highland Park High School. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and continuous portfolio monitoring.

Manolo Alvarez is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Goldman Sachs & Co LLC since 2023 and serves as a lecturer at the University of Texas at Dallas, teaching Business Communications, Ethics, and Leadership. Additionally, he is the owner of Cassette Deck Automotive, a mobile auto mechanic business. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients, providing financial planning and portfolio management alongside specialized offerings such as Private Family Office services and Alternative Investments. The firm integrates resources from across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem to tailor strategies and deliver comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Hunter Hardy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and previously led Hardy Investment, Inc. for 18 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach, utilizing third-party independent managers selected through a formal due-diligence process, and sponsors proprietary investment vehicles while offering a range of wealth management and fiduciary services.

Christopher Chapa is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of industry experience currently advising with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. He has been with First Command since 2017 and previously worked briefly at Crickets Bar & Grill. Chapa serves as a board member of The Peak International STEM Academy, where he is involved in setting long-term goals and policies for the school district. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs managed centrally by an Investment Management Team, utilizing a range of model portfolios and third-party managers.

Tyler Bethea is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crow Holdings Capital for nine years, J.P. Morgan Securities for three years, and Equitable Advisors for one year. Bethea serves as a board member and investment committee member of the West Dallas Community School Foundation. Cresset Asset Management manages approximately $78.9 billion in client assets and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a disciplined, risk-aware investment approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a combination of active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes, including alternatives.

Kristen Henk is a CFP® professional affiliated with &Partners, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years before joining &Partners. Outside of advisory work, she performs bookkeeping and administrative duties for a family business. &Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative strategies.

Nidhi Chetanbhai Patel is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Irving, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Robert Half, Floral Vale Dental Excellence, and New Jersey City University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad range of clients, including individual investors across wealth levels, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, leveraging integrated capabilities across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Richard Kleberg IV is a financial advisor with Luther King Capital Management Corporation, holding a Series 65 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Luther King Capital since 2011 and is also affiliated with Geographic Group, a non-investment business, where he has worked since 1996. Outside of his advisory work, Kleberg is a partner in Safari Consulting, a business focused on organizing safaris. Luther King Capital Management Corporation serves institutional and individual clients, offering separately managed portfolios, sub-advisory services, model portfolios, and financial planning. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up approach across a variety of equity and fixed income strategies and manages assets for a diverse range of clients including pension plans, government entities, and mutual funds.

Erik Russell is a CFP® designated financial advisor at Corient with two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including RGT Wealth Advisors, Frost Brokerage Services, Frost Bank, and Versus Bank. He is based in Dallas, TX. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and incorporates advanced risk management and alternative investments where appropriate.

Jensen Weynands is a financial advisor at Farther with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at firms including RBC Capital Markets and UBS. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a digital platform supplemented by in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing with a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income instruments.

Jason Frizzell is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2019 and previously spent six years at Global Financial Private Capital. He also owns JCF Financial Advisory, an insurance sales business. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services through a platform-centered approach that combines model portfolios managed by AEWM, third-party strategists, and advisor-managed models.

Katherine Pyle is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at CH Investment Partners from 2022 to 2024. Cresset Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets across a diverse client base. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven approach combining active and passive strategies, supported by a structured due diligence program and a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and private fund advisory.

David Reynolds is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2024, with prior experience at PNC Private Bank from 2015 to 2024. He is based in Dallas, TX. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, focusing on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and employs a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, separate accounts, and direct indexing.

Jacob Lyle is a financial advisor at Corient with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Plante Moran Financial Advisors and several other firms. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and employs risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Daniel Downes is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Luther King Capital Management Corporation since 2014. Based in Fort Worth, TX, he holds a Series 63 license. Luther King Capital Management Corporation advises a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, government entities, and registered investment companies. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up analysis across multiple asset classes and offers a range of services such as separately managed portfolios, sub-advisory, and model portfolio solutions.

Bradyn Papke is a financial advisor at Corient based in Dallas, TX, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Bank of America among other firms. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and offers specialized services through various affiliates.