James Yahoudy is a financial advisor with Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC in Grapevine, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and possessing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Quasar Distributors, LLC, TD Ameritrade, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Aptus Capital Advisors manages approximately $14.47 billion in assets and provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm emphasizes the use of actively managed ETFs and model-driven portfolios, applying both technical and fundamental analysis to seek market participation while aiming to mitigate major drawdowns.

Omar Esparza is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with VOYA Financial Advisors and its affiliates since 2010, including prior roles at Principal Financial Services. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and technology-enabled tools across non-discretionary and discretionary account arrangements.

David Murdock Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors LLC, Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC, Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP, and Equitable Advisors. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Heath Dowell is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, TD Ameritrade, Thomson Reuters, and Merrill. He maintains an inactive investment-related LLC formed from a past business opportunity. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Joshua Dietz is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his tenure there in 2026. He has prior experience at Texas Capital Bank Private Wealth Advisors, New York Life, and also led the Dietz Law Firm, PLLC for over a decade. Outside of financial services, he is the owner and president of ECO Group, LLC, a company that receives overriding royalty interests from oil and gas production. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in its own Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain clients referred by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm’s guidance is based on internal asset-allocation models and research tools, with investment trades executed only upon client approval.

Jefferson Stiles is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with a Series 65 credential. He has been with Mercer since 2026 and previously worked at Texas A&M University and Covenant Christian Academy. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a variety of strategies and platforms.

Karl Cole is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2017 and previously spent 14 years with LPL Financial LLC. Cole is also a registered representative and owner of a DBA offering securities, insurance, and advisory services, and he holds a notary public commission and a Texas insurance agent license. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes both firm- and third-party models to develop tailored client strategies, combining active and passive exposures with ongoing portfolio monitoring and due diligence.

Dylan Harig is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Colleyville, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Highland Capital Brokerage and GWN Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Managing Director of RISE, a Medicare-related business, and is involved with Redwood Financial, focusing on fixed annuity and insurance products. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across over 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs, including unique legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Cameron Smith is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and Messett Financial, having previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., TD Ameritrade, and several other firms. Prior to his financial career, he held positions at various service and technology companies. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and a broad client base. The firm offers a wide range of managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office support, managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets.

Shayan Peerwani is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, TIAA, and Bank of the Ozarks. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Adrian Valles is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and previously held roles at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and SPR Packaging LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, using standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools with at-least-annual reviews tailored to client goals.

Eron Dahl is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliated firms since 1999, including 14 years specifically with Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory (SWA) program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with reviews at least annually and recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Alexander Johnston is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Johnston works as a sales assistant and analyst at Morrison Financial, where he prepares analysis and due diligence of financial products. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through a variety of platforms and investment strategies.

Roland Villanueva Jr. is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, Edward Jones, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools.

Kevin Seales is a CFP® professional affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill Lynch and Scottrade. He currently operates out of Westlake, TX, and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to offer tailored investment guidance with client authorization required for trades.

Eric Cardenas is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for over 14 years. He has been with Sanctuary Advisors and its affiliated entity Sanctuary Securities since 2023. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives, providing portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to multiple account management platforms.

Joseph Mcintosh is a financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Colleyville, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steward Financial Group, LLC for 10 years before joining Mercer in 2023. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax management, using a variety of implementation options including ETFs and separate accounts.

Jose Guerra Jr. is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC and BNP Paribas. Outside of his advisory work, he is a Regional Advisory Board Member for IDEA Public Schools of Tarrant County and serves on the Board of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in its program, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools. The firm’s approach includes tailored recommendations and annual reviews, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Jaie Arlington is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 12 years before joining Sanctuary Securities in 2021. Arlington serves as a power of attorney for his parents’ investment accounts. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and employs various analytical approaches, acting as a fiduciary when a written advisory agreement exists.

Norris Mcclane is a financial advisor at Luther King Capital Management Corporation with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Avalon Advisors, LLC and Avalon Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent director and audit committee member at Vantage Bank and is involved in business consulting through Norris Robert Mcclane International, LLC. Luther King Capital Management Corporation advises institutional and individual clients, including trusts, foundations, pension plans, and government entities. The firm offers a range of investment services such as separately managed portfolios, sub-advisory and model portfolio services, and manages the LKCM Funds, pursuing fundamental, bottom-up analysis across various equity and fixed income strategies.