Hannah Szarszewski is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. She is the principal of Blue Mountain Financial Planning, an independent advisory firm, and also owns Blue Mountain Money Education, LLC, through which she provides financial literacy and educational content. Prior to founding her current firm, she worked at Keener Financial Planning and SFMG Wealth Advisors. Blue Mountain Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with ongoing financial planning and discretionary investment management, using a primarily passive, asset-allocation approach based on index funds and ETFs. The firm uses a subscription-based fee model rather than asset-based fees and offers both ongoing and project-based planning services.

Andrew Lai is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is the principal of Verité Financial, LLC, an independent advisory firm he has led since 2021. Prior to this, he held roles at Collinson Group, Signify Health, and Alliance Data Systems. Verité Financial provides one-time financial planning engagements focused on asset allocation, budgeting, and delivering a customized Investment Policy Statement. The firm’s advice-only model emphasizes diversification, low-cost index funds, and buy-and-hold strategies, without offering ongoing portfolio management or custody of client assets.

Working in the investment industry since 2007, I've seen the good, bad and everything in-between when it comes to financial advice. A good adviser can add years to a successful retirement and prevent costly, sometimes devastating financial errors. Fortunately there are many good advisers out there (especially in the XY Planning Network). Unfortunately, there is also plenty of bad advice from unqualified advisers out there. It can be hard to tell the difference. That can be an expensive lesson. My dad's experience with an adviser in the early 2000s lost him $400,000. I wrote about it here: https://empowermenttools.net/my-dad-lost-400000-heres-what-i-did-about-it/ I started Financial Empowerment to be different. As a devoted Christ-follower I help people steward the financial blessings God has put in their hands. As a fee-only fiduciary, my goal is simple: to help you reach yours. If you're wrestling with multiple competing goals, I'll help you prioritize what to focus on first. I believe in honesty and following through on promises. Finances can seem complicated, but they don't have to be. Ideas that build wealth are often intuitive if explained in plain English. As a CFP® professional and CFA charterholder, I've devoted my career to pursuing the frontiers of investment management and financial planning knowledge. My aim is to provide the highest quality service for clients, on a level that I would accept for my own family. Clients I tend to work best with are 45 - 60 years old, making $200K or more per year, with no or low debt outside of their mortgage. I'm based in McKinney, Texas (Dallas-Ft. Worth metro area) but originally from Denver, Colorado. When I'm not building financial plans you can find me playing basketball or doing art projects with my 10-year old daughter or on the mats practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kenpo Karate. Schedule a free, no obligation call using the link provided and we'll discuss your situation and how I can help.

Scott Briney is a financial advisor at Capital Advice, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Capital Advice since 2019 and Cetera Advisor Networks since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is independently licensed to sell insurance products through various companies. Capital Advice, LLC provides discretionary investment management to individual clients and offers market-timing signals and sub-manager services to other registered advisers and institutional subscribers. The firm employs proprietary, model-based technical methodologies focused on trend, momentum, volatility, and market internals to manage fixed-income and equity strategies.

Todd Pniewski is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at TBMS Wealth LLC in Plano, TX, and has previously worked at Origin Financial and TH Wealth Management LLC. Pniewski also provides investment advice and financial planning through Elements Wealth, LLC. TBMS Wealth LLC offers financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and both active and passive strategies, focusing on low-cost, tax-efficient funds and regular portfolio reviews, while coordinating with clients’ attorneys and accountants on estate, tax, and risk-management matters.

Venkataraghu Komari is a financial advisor at Tusker Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial, Mass Mutual Dallas, and opes One Advisors. Komari also serves as a licensed insurance agent and acts as an agent for an electronic estate planning firm. Tusker Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized and automated portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, educational seminars, and electronic estate-planning referrals, employing a variety of investment strategies with regular monitoring and documented investment policies.

Adam Morse is a financial advisor at Fortify Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at AssetBuilder from 2014 to 2025. Fortify Financial LLC is a registered investment adviser that offers integrated portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, endowments, and businesses. The firm focuses on long-only portfolio construction using exchange-traded funds and individual securities when appropriate, applying modern portfolio theory alongside fundamental and cyclical analysis.

Jace Prows is a financial advisor with Luminary Wealth Advisors in McKinney, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Luminary Wealth Advisors, he worked at Alpha Cubed Investments and Beacon Pointe Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Prows owns Luminary Cabins LLC, a property management company. Luminary Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals and corporate clients. The firm primarily uses a passive, asset-class-based investment approach with index funds and ETFs, while also incorporating fundamental and technical analysis as needed.

Christopher Neudecker is a financial advisor at In-Christ Asset Management, LLC in Plano, TX, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials. Besides his advisory work, he has been a software contractor since 2012 and serves as a software leader at BHG since 2022. In-Christ Asset Management is an independent, state-registered advisor providing discretionary asset management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and certain institutions. The firm serves a small client base with tailored investment programs that use technical and charting analysis, offering flexibility through discretionary authority and a performance-based fee option for qualified clients.

Sanjeev Kaushik is a financial advisor at Reap Asset Management LLC in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience, including roles at MF&Co. Asset Management and RegCentric. He maintains an ongoing advisory role with an Australian firm. Reap Asset Management provides discretionary asset management and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with varied investment strategies, including futures, options, and digital assets, and offers both retirement consulting and subscription-based market education products.

Michael Burkhart is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He is currently associated with 83 Financial and previously worked at Comerica Bank, Succession Financial, Home Service Franchise, and Wells Fargo Bank. 83 Financial provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines modern portfolio theory with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing both passive and active funds and options strategies.

Glenda Lenox is a financial advisor with Castellano Wealth Planning in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC, and has operated as a sole proprietor since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a licensed health insurance agent. Castellano Wealth Planning is an independent firm that provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals and retirement plans, including limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs, model portfolios, and sub-advisor strategies, offering financial planning at no additional charge.

Ryan Smith is a financial advisor at Gladiator Capital Management in Parker, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladiator Capital Management since 2016 and also serves as Director of Procurement at ATW, where he manages supplier negotiations and delivery schedules. Gladiator Capital Management is an independent, fee-only firm that provides discretionary portfolio management to private individuals and small businesses, focusing on growth-oriented strategies using equities and stock options. The firm employs a model-driven, technical investment approach with an emphasis on volatility strategies implemented through ETFs and options, managing accounts using custodian relationships without taking custody of client assets.

John Shao is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Summitas Investment Management LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to joining Summitas, he led his own firm, John Shao Portfolio Management, Inc., for 12 years and worked at Eudaimonia Partners, LLC for four years. Summitas Investment Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individuals and high net worth clients, including retirement account guidance. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-driven approach using exchange-traded funds, individual stocks, and bonds, with a focus on long-term investment horizons and customized portfolio allocations.

Edison Noboa is a financial advisor at Eagle Wealth Management, Inc. in McKinney, TX, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. In addition to his advisory role, Noboa is employed as a Benefits Analyst at the University of California Office of the President. Eagle Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis and employs diverse investment instruments, tailoring strategies to each client’s objectives.

Nan Zhang is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with NAX Capital LLC, with industry experience spanning several years through prior roles at Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management, Ixios Asset Management, and GaiaMine Limited. She has an outside business activity in fintech. NAX Capital LLC is a state-registered investment adviser that offers discretionary portfolio management, investment policy statement development, and ongoing portfolio monitoring for individuals, trusts and estates, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and macroeconomic analysis to manage accounts with full discretionary authority tailored to client goals and restrictions.

Shaun Dowling is a CFP® and Series 65 designated advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Sendera Wealth Advisors, which he joined in 2024 after a 17-year tenure at Howard Financial Services. Dowling manages Hunting Oak Investments, LLC, a passive investment vehicle holding interests in various private entities. Sendera Wealth Advisors is a state-registered investment manager that provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to pooled investment vehicles, institutional-type accounts, trusts, and charities. The firm focuses on customized investment programs based on client goals and risk tolerance, offering due diligence and performance reporting on private funds and managing held-away retirement and education accounts through third-party platforms.

Ronald Hodges is a financial advisor at Crestway Advisory Group in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Crestway Advisory Group since 2020 and is also involved full-time with Crestway Insurance Group, LLC, an insurance brokerage specializing in life, health, property, and casualty insurance. Crestway Advisory Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement-planning services tailored to professionals, executives, and business owners. The firm integrates income-planning recommendations through its affiliated insurance business and offers educational content, group workshops, and hourly financial planning.

Vj Arjan is a financial advisor at ConCap LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as a Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Torchmark Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Arjan maintains a personal blog unrelated to finance. ConCap LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, by providing asset management alongside financial and estate-planning services. The firm applies fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build tailored portfolios, focusing on active management through ongoing monitoring and client communication.

I’m an independent, fee-only financial planner and the founder of Vessel Financial Planning. I help individuals and families align their use of money with what they value most, so financial decisions feel clearer, more thoughtful, and less overwhelming. My role is to provide structure, perspective, and steady guidance as life and priorities evolve. Vessel was built with real life in mind. I work with people balancing careers, family responsibilities, and long-term goals that often compete for time, money, energy, and attention. A core part of my process is helping clients identify what truly matters to them, then returning to those values as decisions arise. Rather than focusing only on investments, we look at the full picture, including cash flow, goals, tradeoffs, and the practical choices that shape both daily life and long-term direction. Financial planning at Vessel is an ongoing, collaborative process. Values are not something we define once and set aside. They serve as a reference point over time, helping clients stay grounded when circumstances change or decisions feel uncertain. My goal is to be a steady partner who helps clients make thoughtful money decisions with greater confidence and clarity, so they can focus on living the life they want to live.