Mark Keffer is a financial advisor with ISC Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at ISC Advisors, Institutional Securities Corp, and as the sole proprietor of MK Financial Services. Keffer manages several web domains related to his advisory services under MK Financial Services. ISC Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions, managing over $1.6 billion in assets through 27 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, supported by an internal Investment Committee and multiple advisory programs.

Paul Hofland is a financial advisor with Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Retirement Planners of America and NYLife Securities LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent, spending a portion of his time on insurance sales and implementation. Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term portfolio construction using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, and manages about $552 million in assets across a six-advisor team.

Natalie Floyd is a financial advisor at Worth Asset Management in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. She has been with Worth Asset Management since 2023 and also teaches first grade students at Trinity Christian Academy. Worth Asset Management provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering additional financial planning and insurance-related advice. The firm uses a diverse mix of security analysis methods, employs outside managers and sub-advisors, and conducts quarterly account reviews tailored to client objectives.

Kenneth Hast is a financial advisor at Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Realta Equities, Inc., Crescent Securities, and Titan Securities. Hast is also involved as a partner in Hast Financial Group, an investment advisory firm serving insurance company clients. Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and non-profits. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis and offers a range of investment strategies, along with due diligence and monitoring of third-party advisers.

Shelby Chesnut is a CFP® professional with four years of experience, currently serving at Howard Financial Services, Ltd. in Dallas, TX. Shelby’s prior work includes roles at Texas Tech University and the Lamar School District RE-2. Howard Financial Services provides personalized investment management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, utilizing fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in portfolio construction.

William Saplicki is a financial advisor with Hibernia Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, First Allied Advisory Services, and LS Wealth Strategies. Hibernia Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $372.5 million in client assets, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and third-party manager oversight, employing a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Michael Mills is a Certified Financial Planner® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with Mills Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2003. He holds additional designations including Certified Fund Specialist (CFS), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®). Outside of his advisory role, Mills is involved in real estate investment through ownership interests in several entities unrelated to his firm’s business. Mills Wealth Advisors serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, particularly executives and business owners, offering wealth management, financial and business planning, retirement-plan advisory, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a fiduciary, goal-driven process with evidence-based CORE+ model portfolios and is notable for sponsoring private pooled investment vehicles and using performance-based fee arrangements with certain clients.

Lee Bradshaw is a financial advisor at First Dallas Securities Incorporated with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Hodges Capital Management and First Dallas Securities since 2017. Bradshaw also worked at Texas State University from 2015 to 2016. First Dallas Securities serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing discretionary equity portfolios with an emphasis on fundamental and technical analysis. The firm operates with a small team and oversees approximately $398 million in discretionary assets.

Matthew Oberst is a financial advisor at Trinity Portfolio Advisors, LLC in Plano, TX, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Trinity since 2009 and at MassMutual Financial Group since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 2% owner of All Season Greens, LLC, a company that produces hydroponic systems for growing living greens for both animal and human consumption. Trinity Portfolio Advisors is a team of eight advisors managing approximately $488 million for nearly 700 clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to a diverse client base, employing a risk-assessed, probability-based investment approach that integrates fundamental and technical analyses alongside proprietary model portfolios.

Christian Patterson is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Quadcap Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors and Downs Saffiotti & Boudreaux, LLP. QuadCap Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines equities and fixed income in customized asset allocations and uses an AI-enabled platform to assist with estate planning documents, alongside traditional advisory services.

Christopher Soviero is a financial advisor at DHL Wealth Management LLC in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS, Commerce Trust, Hillcrest Bank, and Wells Fargo. DHL Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering estate-planning referrals and educational seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on modern portfolio theory and manages assets through custodial services at Schwab Institutional and third-party managers when appropriate.

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.

Matthew Brown is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mills Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at TD Ameritrade from 2013 to 2017. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Mills Wealth Advisors, LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, business planning, retirement-plan advisory, and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, executives, and business owners. The firm employs an evidence-based CORE+ investment framework combining diversified low-cost core holdings with selective satellite positions, emphasizing tax-aware trading and ongoing monitoring aligned with client objectives.

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.

Roman Marquez is a financial advisor with Leo Wealth Americas, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GDS Wealth Management, Cetera Advisor Networks, Sageview Advisory Group, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. Leo Wealth Americas provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and access to alternative funds for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of systematic and discretionary strategies, emphasizing diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost ETF implementation.