Muhammad Uddin is a financial advisor at Crescent Investment Solutions LLC in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to founding Crescent Investment Solutions in 2024, he worked at Microsoft in various roles, including as a Digital Technology Specialist. Crescent Investment Solutions LLC is an independent advisory firm that provides portfolio management services primarily to individual clients. The firm uses a combination of investment strategies and manages portfolios with discretionary authority, emphasizing tailored investment policy statements and risk tolerance documentation.

Michael Allison is the sole advisor at Red Tree Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and previously worked at MDX Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Allison owns Texas Investment Training LLC, which provides training to Texas municipalities on public funds investment regulations and related topics. Red Tree Investments offers fee-based advisory and portfolio management services to individuals and various institutional clients, including retirement plans and local governments. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach focused on U.S. equities, REITs, and ETFs, and provides pension consulting and municipal services, including fiduciary roles under ERISA, within a single-advisor structure.

Mekkos Jones is a financial advisor at Noblehouse Family Office, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience with Catalyst Capital LLC, Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, and PFS Investments. Jones also maintains an active role as a licensed insurance agent. Noblehouse Family Office, LLC provides comprehensive wealth management and family-office coordination to high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. The firm offers investment advisory, holistic financial planning, estate and tax coordination, private market access, and specialized pension consulting, applying a core-satellite investment approach that includes both public and alternative assets.

Peter Stranberg is the sole advisor at Stranberg Capital LLC in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 22 years of industry experience. He has managed Stranberg Capital since 1998. Stranberg Capital provides discretionary portfolio management services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $103 million across about 51 accounts. The firm employs an analytical investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, broad diversification, and relative-value tilts, with portfolios managed fully discretionary and primarily focused on retirement income.

Nolan Kopkin is the sole advisor at Kopkin Capital Management, LLC in Allen, Texas. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Kopkin has managed his firm since 2021 and maintains an academic appointment with the University of Wisconsin System, where he has been involved since 2013. Kopkin Capital Management, LLC is a discretionary investment manager serving pooled vehicles, institutional accounts, individual investors, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs a momentum-focused, concentrated investment approach, typically holding 4–20 securities selected by a proprietary methodology and emphasizing frequent trading with short- to medium-term holding periods.

John Moore is a financial advisor with Dallas Money Management LLC in Garland, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Dallas Money Management since 2010 and is also the owner and a licensed real estate broker with Intown Realtors LLC. Dallas Money Management LLC provides discretionary investment supervisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, utilizing client-specific Investment Policy Statements to guide portfolio construction. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis and offers strategies including long- and short-term trading, short sales, margin, and options writing.

Bradford Rodrigues is the sole advisor at R1 Financial Group, a Texas-registered independent investment adviser. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. R1 Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts, offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term, value-oriented investment strategy that may include small- and mid-cap stocks, turnaround or undervalued companies, and high-yield fixed income.

Markus Byrd is a financial advisor at Candor Wealth Management, LLC in Dallas, TX, with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. Byrd is also a licensed insurance agent. Candor Wealth Management is an independent, solo-advisor firm providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes individualized investment strategies that include equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and insurance products.

Louis Fritts is a financial advisor at Amplified Alpha with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Service Academy Capital Management and Amplified Alpha Capital Management. Outside of finance, he is the owner and principal of Fritts Films LLC, a production company involved in filmmaking, editing, and web design. Amplified Alpha provides discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients and operates a private pooled investment vehicle. The firm uses an actively traded quantitative model focusing on leverage, market timing, and risk management, implementing strategies through leveraged exchange-traded products, derivatives, and options.

Richard Greenfield is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He is the president of RJG Financial, an independent registered investment adviser based in Dallas, TX. Prior to founding RJG Financial in 2018, he worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and SagePoint Financial. RJG Financial serves individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement and corporate accounts, managing approximately $50 million across nearly 60 client relationships. The firm offers balanced portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds, combining fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term investment approach.

Todd Frederick is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Stonecreek Private Wealth, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he held roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Strategic Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a director and silent partner at a women’s kickboxing gym. StoneCreek Private Wealth provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and qualified retirement plans, generally serving larger accounts with a $1 million minimum. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified, low-turnover mutual funds and ETFs, with a notable reliance on Dimensional Fund Advisors products.

Christopher Phillips is a financial advisor with Frontstage Financial LLC in Lewisville, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to founding Frontstage Financial, Phillips worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Goldman Sachs, and Fidelity Investments. Frontstage Financial provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management across mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and retirement accounts. The firm emphasizes a fiduciary approach based on fundamental analysis and a long-term investment horizon, using low-cost diversified funds and outside managers selected through due diligence and oversight.

William Scott is the sole advisor at Scott and Associates of Texas, Inc. in Garland, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has led Scott and Associates since 2013. Scott is also a licensed insurance agent offering fixed and indexed annuities and life insurance. Scott and Associates of Texas provides investment supervisory services and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis, employs a mix of long- and short-term trading strategies including options writing, and conducts regular account reviews.

Dmitri Rabkin is the sole advisor at Rabkin Advisors LLC in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to founding his independent advisory firm in 2017, he worked at Amdocs Inc. for 14 years. Rabkin Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual investors, including IRAs and self-directed 401(k)s, as well as trusts, estates, and small-business pension clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on dividend-paying companies with growth potential and share repurchases, offering personalized plans and ongoing portfolio monitoring tailored to each client’s objectives and risk profile.

James Hartsock is a financial advisor with ACI Wealth Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 license and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with ACI Wealth Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Hartsock is involved in several business activities, including ownership of a licensed insurance agency and serving as Managing Director of Allied Gaming North America, LLC. He also offers customized family office services through an association with Elite Resource Team, providing access to tax, legal, and business advisory professionals. ACI Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, family offices, trusts, and select institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and macro analysis, emphasizing index and sector ETFs with defined-risk options overlays, and manages both separately managed accounts and a private pooled fund.

Wendell Brock is a financial advisor at Yield Financial Advisors in McKinney, TX, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations with 27 years of industry experience. He has been leading De Novo Strategy, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the executive director of CREED, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Yield Financial Advisors provides comprehensive, fee-based financial planning and consulting services to individuals, professionals, and small business owners. The firm follows a structured five-step engagement process and offers a wrap fee program along with affiliated insurance and tax advisory services.

Dale Mcmullen Jr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been the sole advisor at Financial Advantage since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 securities registrations. Financial Advantage serves individual clients by providing financial planning and investment advice, including retirement, college, and insurance planning, alongside ongoing portfolio management. The firm emphasizes diversification through mutual funds and ETFs, uses a primarily non-discretionary model, and maintains a small client roster with a focus on individualized account oversight.

Mark Stoecker is the principal advisor at Stoecker Financial, Inc. in Lantana, TX, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved in financial planning and insurance services through affiliated entities since 1991. Stoecker also operates On The Mark Money, Inc., which provides financial planning services and marketing support for his advisory firm. Stoecker Financial offers asset-allocation investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and business entities. The firm uses a formula-driven, rules-based approach with institutional money managers and co-advisors, incorporating insurance products and educational resources as part of its offerings.

Christopher Cardinal is the founder of Cardinal Wealth Management LLC in McKinney, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to establishing his firm, he worked in behavioral health and nonprofit roles. Cardinal Wealth Management serves individuals, professionals, and small businesses, focusing on comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily in equities and fixed income. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation model combined with fundamental and technical analysis, emphasizing long-term investing through marketable securities, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Gary Dennis is the sole advisor at GWD Capital Management, LLC in Coppell, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Research Financial for 24 years before founding his current firm in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several related investment and holding companies. GWD Capital Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as business entities including corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary account management and may coordinate with third-party managers when appropriate.