David Ackerman is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ackerman Capital Advisors, LLC since 2002. Ackerman Capital Management provides wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable entities, and certain pension plans. The firm offers actively managed portfolios primarily using ETFs and no-load mutual funds, along with comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. It also sponsors and advises private pooled funds, including a municipal bond fund and a multi-strategy digital-asset fund.

Brian Haselden is a ChFC® credentialed advisor at ISC Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Doucet Asset Management and Institutional Securities Corp since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Haselden operates a fixed life insurance brokerage serving non-ISC licensed agents. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate plans, and institutions, managing approximately $1.6 billion in assets through 27 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and provides advisory models via the Empower platform.

Holly Lansidel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Burford Brothers, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Burford Brothers since 2021 and previously held roles in consulting and the food service industry. Burford Brothers serves individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, and financial consulting. The firm offers tailored investment advice across various asset classes and operates a multi-family office division for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Paula Allgood is a financial advisor at Beaird Harris with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC since 1996 and Beaird Harris, PLLC since 1993. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Vice President at Beaird Harris & Co. PC, focusing on tax consulting and preparation. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with recent expansions into alternative investments and tax-managed strategies.

Max Rockwell is a financial advisor with Ascentis Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Org Partners Asset Management, Golden State Asset Management, WealthShield LLC, and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. He is also a partner in CCDML Ventures Group LLC, where he oversees investments in wealth management-related businesses. Ascentis Asset Management provides sub-advisory portfolio modeling and model portfolio construction services to other investment advisers and Unified Managed Account (UMA) program sponsors, delivering tailored investment models and implementation guidance without directly managing client assets.

Daniel Proulx is a financial advisor at ISC Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has worked at ISC Advisors since 2013 and is also affiliated with Institutional Securities Corp since 2007. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and participant education. The firm manages approximately $1.54 billion in assets and provides a proprietary managed-account program along with model portfolios overseen by an investment committee.

Justin Watson is a CFP® and PFS™ with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. He is also a shareholder at Beaird Harris & Co. PC, where he performs tax consulting, preparation, and counseling. Additionally, he provides feedback to the University of Texas at Dallas Undergraduate Accounting Board to help improve accounting program curricula. 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 applies Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified asset-class exposure primarily through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and has expanded its offerings to include alternative investments such as private credit and digital-asset exposures.

Kody Followwill is a financial advisor at Castleview Partners, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cain Financial, NewEdge Advisors, Foundations Investment Advisors, and Mercer Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in insurance sales and services. Castleview Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, non-profits, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes proprietary technology, including its aiAlpha platform, to support model-based trading and operations for both internal and external advisors.

George Lea is a financial advisor with ISC Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Institutional Securities Corp since 2019 and has been involved with Lea Financial Management since 2017. Prior to his advisory roles, he was associated with Rooster Home & Hardware, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, participant education, and limited-scope advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.54 billion in assets and utilizes model portfolios overseen by its Investment Committee, often incorporating mutual funds and ETFs and working with sub-advisors while retaining overall oversight.

Brandon Gibson is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and is currently with Apeiron in Dallas, TX. His prior experience includes roles at First Financial Equity Corporation, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Ameriprise. Outside of finance, he is a classical singer with The Dallas Opera. Apeiron provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, churches, and institutions. The firm employs a holistic, discretionary approach to portfolio management, combining fundamental and technical analysis with a range of investment options while acting as a fiduciary for retirement accounts.

Robert Wirth is a financial advisor at Worth Financial Group Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Momentum Independent Network Inc. for 25 years. In addition to his advisory role, Wirth owns Retirement Plan.com, LLC, which administers retirement plans, and is involved in marketing and sales of life, health, and disability insurance. Worth Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a cyclical security analysis approach, incorporating charting, fundamental, and technical methods, and customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Mickey Lea is a financial advisor with ISC Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has worked with Institutional Securities Corporation since 1989. Lea is a licensed independent agent who has sold life insurance and fixed annuities, although he is not currently active in that area. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, overseeing approximately $1.6 billion in assets through a variety of advisory approaches and an internal Investment Committee.

Kyle Laney is a financial advisor with MSH Capital Advisors LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America N.A., where he spent 17 years, as well as positions at firms like NewEdge Advisors, Trifecta Capital Management, and Delos Digital Asset Management. MSH Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and government entities. The firm offers portfolio management through various programs and works with independent Investment Advisor Representatives who tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerances.

James Sarandis is a financial advisor with Cabin Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has prior experience at Arete Wealth Management LLC and Guardian Life Insurance. He is also a partner at Arno Wealth, LLC, providing investment-related, tax, and financial planning services. Cabin Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $220 million across 368 client relationships with a team of 14 advisors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and unified managed accounts, with an investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, cyclical, and asset-allocation analysis.

Paul Nolte is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Murphy & Sylvest, where he has worked since 2023, following nine years at Kingsview Asset Management, LLC. Located in Dallas, TX, Nolte holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Murphy & Sylvest provides portfolio management, financial planning, and project-based consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined investment process that combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental and quantitative analysis, typically using a long-term, buy-and-hold approach supported by written Investment Policy Statements.

Ryan Dilworth is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Requisite Capital Management LLC, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to that, he held positions at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Requisite Capital Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles, combining fundamental and technical analysis with a flexible investment approach that includes ETFs, equities, fixed income, options, private equity, and private credit funds.

Gary Bradshaw is a financial advisor with First Dallas Securities Incorporated in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Hodges Capital Management Inc. since 2001 and with First Dallas Securities since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a cattle ranch in Cayuga, TX, and serves on the board of the Soaring Eagle Center, a nonprofit organization in DeSoto, TX. First Dallas Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing domestic equity securities with small- to mid-cap and focused strategies. The firm employs a commission-based advisory model and integrates both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Olivia Kriscunas is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of experience at Paratus Financial, Inc., where she has been advising clients since 2014. Based in Dallas, TX, she works within a two-advisor team at the firm. Paratus Financial, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, endowments, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold investment strategy focused on mutual funds and ETFs, with a fee model based on annual contracts rather than percentage-of-assets under management.

James Howard is a PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Howard Financial Services, Ltd. since 1994 and also serves as president of Howard, LLP, a CPA firm he founded in 1981. Howard Financial Services, Ltd. is a fee-only wealth management firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers personalized investment management and financial planning through its Wealth Management and Capital Partners divisions, typically implementing strategic asset allocation with discretionary portfolio management.

Billy Sims Jr. is a financial advisor with ISC Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at ISC Advisors since 2019 and previously spent 30 years with Brazos Securities, Inc. ISC Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and other U.S. and international institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and an affiliated pension consulting and insurance business providing fiduciary and plan-design services.