John Gordon is a financial advisor at Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd. in Dallas, TX, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill and Syntal Capital Partners. Vaquero Private Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, utilizing a research-driven approach to construct diversified portfolios across public and private markets.

Nicholas Lehman is a financial advisor at Spectrum Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Advice and Planning Services and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC. Spectrum Advisors serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, private business owners, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party money manager selection, using asset-allocation models, fundamental analysis, and client account aggregation through eMoney.

Johanna Moya is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She is currently with EVOAdvisors and previously worked at BlueSky Wealth Advisors, LLC. EVOAdvisors serves individuals, business owners, trusts, employer retirement plans, and charitable organizations with ongoing financial planning and portfolio management. The firm offers fee-only, fiduciary advisory services focused on evidence-based investment strategies, strategic asset allocation, and broad diversification using no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Edward Hoffman is a financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Sanders Morris Harris. Outside of advisory work, he is the founder of FLY Holdings LLC, a men's grooming business. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts through wrap‑fee programs and utilizes third‑party portfolio managers and model portfolios to implement diversified investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Amanda Sasko is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC. She has two years of industry experience, with prior roles at Exencial Wealth Advisors, True North Advisors, and Hedgefield Wealth. Strata Wealth Advisors is a team-based firm managing over $927 million in assets, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that includes diverse asset classes and utilizes technology platforms for client reporting and account management.

Carlos Esteve is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at First Dallas Securities Incorporated and Hodges Capital Management Inc. since 2023, and previously was employed by The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Huffines Communities. First Dallas Securities serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management with a focus on equity securities, combining fundamental and technical analysis to create portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Robert Blair is a CFP® certificant with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Madison Avenue Securities, Kalos Capital, Spectrum Advisors, Dallas Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Spectrum Strategies. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, incorporating retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate and legacy planning. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in portfolio construction and integrates tax and insurance considerations into retirement and income planning.

Avery Klatsky is a CFP® professional at SFMG Wealth Advisors in Plano, TX, with experience starting in 2021. Prior to joining SFMG, Avery worked with Bayntree Wealth Advisors and also gained experience contributing to The State Press at Arizona State University. SFMG Wealth Advisors is a team-based firm providing integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combined financial planning and investment management approach, using strategic allocations overseen by an Investment Committee and offers options for values-based investing.

Adyson Irvin is a financial advisor at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Strata, Irvin was associated with Captrust and McPherson Cellars, as well as holding roles in educational institutions including Texas Tech University and the University of Oklahoma. Strata Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm employs a fiduciary, tailored approach using a range of securities and integrates technology and AI tools in portfolio management and client reporting.

Tonyia Cleaver is a financial advisor at The Wealth Boutique in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and spent 14 years with KXAS-TV - NBC Universal. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent focusing on life, annuity, and health products. The Wealth Boutique is a team of seven advisors managing approximately $94 million for individuals, multi-generational families, trusts, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers holistic financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with a financial-planning-led, goals-based approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

Hope Robinson is a CFP® at Penn Davis McFarland Inc. in Dallas, TX, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining her current firm, she worked at RGT Wealth Advisors for three years and EY for two years. Penn Davis McFarland serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering separately managed accounts and financial planning. The firm applies a fundamental, long-term investment approach focused on publicly traded equities, bonds, and cash equivalents, with portfolios typically concentrated and supplemented by occasional use of alternative instruments.

Elias Dragon is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Main Street Retirement Planning, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he was associated with MMWKM Advisors, LLC and Retirement Planners of America from 2011 to 2022, and he has maintained Dragon Financial Group since 2001. Dragon is also a licensed insurance agent. Main Street Retirement Planning, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm employs a tactical, trend-based investment approach using technical analysis and primarily manages client assets through SEI mutual funds, money market funds, and sweep accounts.

Jacob Boen is a financial advisor with GDS Wealth Management in Flower Mound, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has three years of industry experience. Before joining GDS Wealth Management in 2026, he worked at Farther Finance and Fidelity Investments, among other firms. Prior to his career in finance, he held various roles outside the industry. GDS Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and investment management services. The firm employs model portfolios guided by research from Raymond James, focusing primarily on asset allocation and discretionary portfolio management.

Ellen Seitzler is a financial advisor with AssetBuilder, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining AssetBuilder, she held roles at Hotworx and Lower Colorado River Authority, among others. AssetBuilder, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $813 million through a team of eight advisors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and a buy-and-hold investment discipline grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Lane Moore is a financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Sanders Morris Harris since 2016, following a prior role at J.P. Morgan Securities. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pooled investment vehicles, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, financial planning, retirement plan investment management, brokerage, underwriting, and insurance placement, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across a range of asset classes.

William Moore is a CFP® professional at Versant Capital Management, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Versant, he held positions at Tolleson Wealth Management, Simmons Bank, and several other firms. Versant Capital Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional, and charitable clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive wealth management, and family office services. The firm builds diversified portfolios tailored to client-specific investment policies and incorporates a range of investment vehicles, including third-party mutual funds and alternative investments.

Luke Schlenker is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Fisher Investments and Texas Mortgage Lending, LLC. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, incorporating retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate and legacy services. The firm employs a combined technical and fundamental investment approach and integrates tax and insurance planning into its retirement and income strategies.

Evan Daniels is a financial advisor at Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Nexus One, he worked at Quantum Lending Corp. for five years and was employed at the YMCA of the USA and Chick-Fil-A. Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary wealth management and financial planning services, emphasizing customized, predominantly long-term portfolio construction using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, while also incorporating individual stocks, bonds, and alternative investments as appropriate.

Bryce Chastain is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at CFO4Life. He has worked with CFO4Life Group, LLC since 2017 and Ausdal Financial Partners since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and business consulting services through LMBC II. CFO4Life offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs diversified asset allocation models and ongoing portfolio monitoring, utilizing institutional research and technology to tailor solutions to client objectives.

David Faulkner is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been a partner at Spectrum Advisors, Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, providing insurance products through Advisors Excel. Spectrum Advisors serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, private business owners, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan consulting, and third-party money manager selection, using asset-allocation models, fundamental analysis, and regular client reporting as part of its investment approach.