Grant Augustini is a financial advisor at Vivid Wealth Management LLC in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Vivid Wealth Management since 2023 and is also involved with Vivid Financial Group as an insurance agent. Vivid Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by recommending and coordinating relationships with third-party money managers, focusing on selection, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring rather than direct asset management.

David Megarity is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He currently leads Stratia Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked for Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2025. Megarity also operates as an independent insurance agent, selling insurance and annuity products. Stratia Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary asset management, assets-under-advisement, and standalone financial planning primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tailored investment process incorporating technical and cyclical analysis alongside various investment strategies, offering both discretionary management and advisory models.

Kyle Eaton is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Hedgefield Wealth Management in Denton, TX. He previously worked at Rench Wealth Management from 2012 to 2018 before joining Hedgefield Wealth Management. Eaton is also the founder and president of Counterbalance Divorce Solutions, a consulting service that provides financial planning support to women going through divorce. Hedgefield Wealth Management offers wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual clients, combining asset management with comprehensive financial plans and Investment Policy Statements. The firm employs a mix of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, technical approaches, and model portfolio strategies, managing diversified portfolios that may include derivatives and held-away accounts.

Morton Taylor is a financial advisor at FireHorse Strategic Investing, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked concurrently at American Airlines since 1999. FireHorse Strategic Investing is a single-advisor registered investment adviser that manages discretionary portfolios for individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis and offers tailored investment strategies involving equities, fixed income, ETFs, and select non-U.S. investments.

Matthew Slaton is the principal of Slaton Capital Advisors in Bartonville, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at Equity Services, Inc. and InSight Financial Group, and has involvement in affiliate marketing through Gnarlife LLC. He has been managing his own firms, Slaton Capital Advisors Ltd and Slaton Capital Management LLC, since 2009 and 2005, respectively. Slaton Capital Advisors provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm employs an academically oriented investment approach focused on diversification, long-term portfolio structure, and risk management, and it serves both individual and institutional clients through comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management.

Steven Mitchell is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Main Street Financial Advisors in Justin, TX. He has been with Main Street Financial Advisors since 2004. Main Street Financial Advisors manages approximately $4.4 million for a select group of individual and trust clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, asset-allocation services, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a research-driven, value-oriented investment approach, focusing on a concentrated portfolio of individual securities and various income strategies, with client accounts held exclusively at Interactive Brokers.

Matthew Nelson is a financial advisor at Flourish Financial Planning with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. In addition to his advisory role, Nelson is a partner and executive in tax preparation businesses, including Nelson & Nelson Tax Services, Inc., where he serves as Vice President. Flourish Financial Planning serves individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients, managing approximately $28.2 million in assets. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with primarily passive investments and provides comprehensive financial planning and employer-funded educational workshops.

Wesley Warren is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with over 12 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Financial Security Services Group, Inc. since 2013 and has led W.W. Warren Ins Group, Inc. DBA FSS Group since 2015. Warren’s background includes extensive experience in insurance product sales alongside his advisory work. Financial Security Services Group primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, including a proprietary market-timing signal, and offers educational workshops to clients and prospects.

Jay Angotti is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He currently works at KPC Financial Solutions, LLC, where he has been since 2021. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Hilltop Securities Inc, Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, and Swan Global Investments. KPC Financial Solutions LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis, managing approximately $75 million in assets through a team of four advisors.

Kevin Christ is a financial advisor at KPC Financial Solutions, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms including AE Wealth Management, Brookstone Capital Management, and Guardian Financial Management. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent contracted with multiple carriers. KPC Financial Solutions LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s investment approach is based on modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis, offering services that include asset allocation, implementation, and third-party manager oversight.

John Mccallon is a financial advisor at Elm Asset Management Inc. in Denton, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Elm Asset Management since 1989. Elm Asset Management Inc. provides discretionary investment management for individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as charitable organizations and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and cyclical trend assessment to implement growth and income strategies, with a notable use of borrowing and derivatives in client portfolios.

Benjamin Lott is a financial advisor at Simpli-FI Alpha LLC in Denton, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Primerica Advisors, Denton County ESD #1, the United States Marine Corps, and the Denton Fire Department. Outside his advisory role, he has connections to a family office entity, SimpliFI-Legacy LLC, intended for personal use by his family. Simpli-FI Alpha LLC provides portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines multiple analytical approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, managing around $4.4 million in assets.

John Mckeel is a financial advisor at Mckeel Capital Management in Flower Mound, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mckeel Capital Management since 2009. Mckeel Capital Management is a fee-only, independent investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management, implementing customized investment policies with a focus on both third-party managers and a variety of securities, typically managing client assets on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Ernest Miller is a financial advisor at Directional Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including The Krause Group, BB&T Securities, and Fusion Capital Management. Miller is also a co-founder and advisory board member of Métis Growth Partners, a business consulting firm focused on ownership structure, operations, and succession planning. Directional Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm employs a goals-based investment process that incorporates business-cycle analysis and tactical risk controls, managing approximately $43 million in client assets.

Albert Dean is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Riverchase Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Kelleher Dean Tax Advisors, LLC. Dean holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Riverchase Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations by providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates in-house tax preparation and IRS representation services and typically implements portfolios using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternatives with an emphasis on tax efficiency and periodic rebalancing.

Frederick Hondzinski is a financial advisor at Composure Wealth Management, LLC in Chicago, holding a Series 65 designation. He has over 20 years of professional experience, including a 22-year tenure at Accenture prior to joining Composure Wealth Management. Composure Wealth Management is a small, supported registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and sector analysis.

Gerald Diduck is a financial advisor at FQI Capital Management LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management, LLC, and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. Outside of finance, he is owner of a logistics brokerage and serves as a director and board member for charitable organizations associated with the Dallas Stars. FQI Capital Management serves individual, pension, and corporate clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, model-portfolio implementation, and advisory consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative models, technical timing, and fundamental sector selection, incorporating derivatives strategies such as option writing to manage risk and pursue income.

Darrell Mitchell is a financial advisor at DFS Advisory with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC and BFC Planning, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner of a residential real estate firm based in Denton, TX. DFS Advisory is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a mix of internal and external strategies, with a primarily long-term investment approach and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Alejandro Lozano is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management and Northstar Investment Advisory LLC before joining Flourish Financial Planning, where he is part of a four-advisor team. Flourish Financial Planning serves individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients, managing approximately $28.2 million in assets. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based, passive investment approach using index funds and ETFs and offers a range of planning services, including discretionary portfolio management and retirement advice.

James Orser is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Orser Capital Management LLC in Southlake, TX, and has been affiliated with Bridger Capital Management, LLC since 2013. Orser Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven approach using model portfolios and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.