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.

Matthew Willis is a financial advisor at Visionary Wealth Management LLC in Frisco, TX, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Avanade, NCC Group, and Solutionary/NTT Security. Visionary Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individual clients, focusing on retirement and taxable accounts. The firm primarily invests in individual equities, CDs, and municipal and corporate debt, using subscription research services to guide investment decisions and tailoring services to each client's needs.

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.

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.

Katherine Im is a financial advisor with WG Plan LLC in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at LPL Financial and TIAA-CREF, as well as experience outside finance at J.C. Penney and Sassy Su LLC. WG Plan provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and a proprietary quantitative model to manage portfolios tailored to client specifications.

Francisco Zorrilla is a financial advisor at Zor Capital, LLC with 15 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has operated his own advisory firm since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he runs a financial education website and hosts a weekly Twitter chat focused on stock market discussions. Zor Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, individualized asset allocation, and customized investment programs. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various instruments and offers both performance-based and traditional fee arrangements.

Amy Hall is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with CPR Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. in Prosper, TX, where she has worked for eight years. She also has experience as an independent insurance agent and offers accounting and tax preparation services. Approximately 25% of her professional time is dedicated to these other business activities, which occasionally involve providing related products and services to her clients. CPR Financial & Insurance Services offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate retirement plans. The firm combines fundamental analysis with individualized investment policies and utilizes sub-advisors and multiple platforms to implement client portfolios, while also maintaining significant insurance brokerage activities.

Terry Ledbetter is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Kopion Asset Management, LLC since 2009, where he serves as one of two advisors. Kopion Asset Management provides discretionary investment management primarily for individual clients seeking capital appreciation over a multi-year horizon. The firm manages concentrated portfolios of 15 to 25 publicly traded stocks selected through fundamental analysis, maintaining a uniform model portfolio approach for all fully invested clients.

Randy Smith is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Clear Sky Financial, LP, where he has worked since 2018, and previously held positions at LPL Financial and Flight Safety International. He is also a licensed insurance agent. Clear Sky Financial is a small advisory firm managing approximately $140.6 million in discretionary assets, offering tailored investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and other investment advisers.

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.

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.

Lori Givens is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Align Financial Advisors, LLC since 2024. She previously worked at Wheat-Givens Financial, LLC and United Planners' Financial Services. She is also a board member of Koelling & Associates, Inc., an industrial supplies company in Dallas, TX. Align Financial Advisors, LLC offers asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and certain trusts and estates, employing diverse analytical methods and managing portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and equities.

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.

Jefferson Nash is a CFP® professional at Nashional Investments with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, Nash is involved in multiple insurance brokerages, owns a tax preparation and accounting firm, and is a partner in an accounting firm. Nashional Investments serves individuals and business owners, including high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial advising, and real estate consulting such as 1031 exchanges. The firm uses a variety of analytic methods and trading strategies and provides integrated reporting, while maintaining a diverse set of affiliated non-investment services.

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.

Jeffrey Sandt is a financial advisor at Align Financial Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at USAA and Systemware. Align Financial Advisors provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and certain trusts and estates. The firm employs various analytical methods and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across mutual funds, ETFs, and equities.

Nancy Elliott is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience at Silver Lake Advisory Partners, LLC in Melissa, TX. She has been with the firm since 2019 and is part of a team that has collectively served clients since 2010. Silver Lake Advisory Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and small charitable foundations and endowments. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-driven investment approach emphasizing long-term holdings with flexibility for short-term trades, tax-aware strategies, and customized portfolios aligned with client risk tolerance and income needs.

Jonathan Lindstrom is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Kopion Asset Management, LLC since 2017 and has prior experience at Buswell Memorial Library and Wheaton College. Kopion Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individual clients focused on capital appreciation through a single, relatively concentrated model portfolio of 15–25 publicly traded stocks held typically for three or more years. The firm serves investors with a multi-year horizon and employs standardized operations through Schwab with detailed performance reporting and trading disclosures.