James Talbert is a financial advisor with Affordable Life Plans, LLC in Frisco, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. James also owns and manages two debt-buying companies, Safeguard Capital, LLC and Eckity Capital Markets, LLC, and is involved with Sapient Insurance Agency, a start-up insurance business. Affordable Life Plans, LLC provides financial planning and Life Plan services primarily to individual clients, focusing on student loan consolidation and loan forgiveness as well as retirement, cash-flow, and college planning. The firm delivers non-discretionary, bundled planning packages with diversified mutual fund allocations and uses third-party tools such as eMoney and Morningstar.

Casey Rench is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Rench Wealth Management, Inc. since 2013. Rench is based in Denton, TX and is part of a four-advisor team at Relevance Capital Management. Relevance Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes equity allocations focused on dividend-paying large-cap companies and uses fundamental and cyclical analysis for security selection, managing all client assets on a discretionary basis with a small advisory team.

Brian Czerwinski is a financial advisor at Maverick Private Wealth LLC in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Maverick Private Wealth LLC since 2015 and at Cornerstone Family Office Advisors LLC since 2016, where he provides administrative and planning services to high-net-worth families. He is also the owner of F2 Analytics LLC, a consulting business specializing in operations, accounting, and finance for small businesses. Maverick Private Wealth LLC offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, donor-advised fund services, and retirement-plan advisory primarily to individuals with net worths of $3 million or more, trusts, foundations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm applies a range of analytical methods and proprietary investment systems, managing client accounts on a discretionary basis with strategies tailored to each client's circumstances.

Chelsea Niestrom is a financial advisor at Cloak Advisors in Frisco, TX. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Cloak Advisors since 2026. Prior to that, she worked at Vaco by Highspring for nine years. Cloak Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high net worth clients, and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $35 million in discretionary assets. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis and long-only strategies across equity and balanced portfolios, conducting regular account reviews and maintaining a small, concentrated client base.

Jordan Rench is a financial advisor at Relevance Capital Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Relevance Capital Management since 2018, following six years at Goldman Sachs. Relevance Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes equity allocations in dividend-paying companies with market capitalizations of at least $5 billion, alongside cash and fixed-income investments, and employs fundamental and cyclical analysis for security selection.

Charles Rosen is a financial advisor at CPR Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with CPR Financial & Insurance Services since 2014. Rosen serves as president of an independent insurance agency and holds several volunteer leadership roles within the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP), including legislative chair and board trustee positions. CPR Financial & Insurance Services provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach includes fundamental analysis and goals-based models, with portfolio implementation delegated to sub-advisors and use of multiple technology platforms.

James Rench is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Relevance Capital Management in Denton, TX. He has led Rench Wealth Management, Inc. since 2011 and has worked as an independent insurance agent since 1986, though he no longer sells insurance and receives only renewal commissions. Relevance Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes equity allocations in dividend-paying companies and utilizes fundamental and cyclical analysis for security selection, managing all client assets on a discretionary basis with a small advisory team.

Alexander Bischoff is a financial advisor at Kipos Wealth with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Blockweather Holdings. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent and offers insurance products to clients. Kipos Wealth serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and small business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs multiple methods of analysis and uses a range of investment strategies, including alternatives and tactical adjustments, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Thomas Muir is a CFP® and PFS™ with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cultivar Capital, Inc. since 2011 and operates an independent CPA practice specializing in income tax preparation. Muir also serves as the mayor of Sanger, Texas, dedicating time weekly to that role. Cultivar Capital, Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, ERISA retirement plans, and a registered investment company. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and technical analysis with asset allocation across multiple risk profiles, including management of a registered ETF and specialized conflict-mitigation practices.

Keith Smith is a financial advisor with Turner Capital Investments, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He also operates ERISA GROUP, LLC, focused on employee benefits and fixed insurance, and works as a senior account representative at Hub International Group, specializing in marketing employee benefits. Turner Capital Investments provides discretionary investment management to affluent individuals and business entities, offering defined, actively managed strategies that emphasize technical algorithms and market-directional approaches using stocks and exchange-traded funds.

Michael Davidson is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advisory. He has led Wisdom Index Advisors since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is licensed as a general lines insurance agent. Wisdom Index Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and small businesses by offering wealth management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs an evidence-based, long-term investment approach centered on broad diversification, strategic asset allocation, and disciplined rebalancing, typically utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and interval funds.

Matthew Madison is a financial advisor at Wave Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent. Wave Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $116.6 million for about 64 clients, offering customized portfolios primarily composed of low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, along with retirement plan advisory, insurance implementation, and tax preparation services.

David Piccolo is a financial advisor with Piccolo Investment Consulting, LLC in Denton, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Piccolo Investment Consulting since its founding in 2014. Outside of advising, he receives royalties from oil and gas production. Piccolo Investment Consulting provides discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolios using stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds, and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth households, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Jones is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wave Wealth Management, LLC in Frisco, TX. He has been with Wave Wealth Management since 2016 and began working with WRM Strategies in 2025. He is also a licensed insurance agent and owns WRM Strategies LLC, a passthrough entity for insurance commissions. Wave Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis, supplemented by technical and cyclical methods, and offers additional services such as tax preparation, bookkeeping, and securities-backed lending.

Joel Hays is a financial advisor at DFS Advisory with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Bfc Planning and Securities Management and Research Inc. Hays is also a shareholder and agent producer at Distinct Financial Solutions Inc., involved in the sale of casualty, life, health insurance, and annuities. DFS Advisory provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and privately offered pooled investment vehicles. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a mix of internal management, independent managers, and the Betterment Institutional platform, with a generally long-term orientation and tactical adjustments.

Vincent Lombardo is a financial advisor with CPR Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has served as an independent insurance agent since 2010 and is the owner and officer of Vinou Corporation, a consulting company established in 1993. CPR Financial & Insurance Services provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate plans. The firm integrates investment management with insurance brokerage activities and utilizes multiple platforms and sub-advisors to implement customized investment strategies.

Andrew Hickey is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Clear Sky Financial, LP since 2018 and previously spent 12 years at LPL Financial LLC. Hickey is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a portion of his work to this role. Clear Sky Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using a broad range of securities and model portfolios, and it operates both as a manager for other advisers and by appointing sub-advisers.

Jefferson Henderson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cultivar Capital, Inc. since 2013, where he serves as one of two advisors. Cultivar Capital, Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser that offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and a registered investment company. The firm manages the Cultivar ETF and uses long-term, asset-allocation driven strategies incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, ETNs, and individual equities across diversified risk models.

Tori Ten Hagen is a financial advisor at Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors, LLC in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Belay Inc. She is also a licensed life insurance agent, providing insurance sales and policy reviews. Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors offers financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, using tailored strategies based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons. The firm employs a dynamic asset allocation approach and retains discretion over portfolio implementation and monitoring.

Reed Hays is a financial advisor at DFS Advisory in Denton, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He began his career in financial services in 2025 and has professional experience with Distinct Financial Solutions, Inc. and Team Hays Inc. dba DFS Advisory. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra. DFS Advisory provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, managing $156 million in assets. The firm uses a combination of internal management, independent managers, and a technology platform to build customized portfolios with both fundamental and technical analysis.