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.

Allen Horak is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has professional experience at firms including Applied Systems, Inc., EZLynx, and NetSuite/Oracle. Outside of his advisory role, Horak serves as a board member of Infinix Global and operates a CPA consultancy focused on business, financial, and accounting services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets, with a client roster that includes sovereign wealth funds.

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.

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.

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.

Stephen Taylor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Irving, TX, bringing four years of industry experience. He has been with Goldman Sachs since 2019. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, corporate and plan sponsors, and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates strategic allocation models and proprietary research with a range of service offerings, leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Loyd Beacham IV is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Ft. Worth, TX. His prior roles include positions at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, Badger Creek Advisors, and Voya Investment Management. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that employs algorithm-driven portfolio strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

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.

Richard Truitt is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Luther King Capital Management Corporation since 2001. Luther King Capital Management Corporation advises institutional and individual clients including trusts, foundations, pension plans, government entities, and registered investment companies. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up analysis across multiple equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies, managing approximately $31.5 billion in regulatory assets.

Dylan Vertner is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2022, he worked at Veterans United Home Loans and has held various roles including at Columbia Country Club, University of Missouri Operations, and Macklan Ent. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent contractor at TaskRabbit, performing general labor tasks. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a wide range of clients from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth services. The firm employs strategic and tactical allocation models supported by proprietary analytics and integrates capabilities across Goldman Sachs affiliates to deliver comprehensive wealth advisory solutions.

Stacey Kirkpatrick is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Farther since 2025. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Cetera, among others. Outside of finance, she was previously involved in operating SDK Desserts LLC. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a digital platform combined with in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, using proprietary model portfolios with algorithmic rebalancing, and incorporates exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and AI tools in portfolio management.

Erin Smith is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, Higginbotham, and Merrill. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management programs and employs various analytical approaches, operating as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.

Kirk Badii is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co., Raymond James Financial Services, UBS Financial Services, and Credit Suisse Securities. Badii operates marketing entities for securities and advisory services under the names Badii Group Private Wealth Management and Badii Group, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and a mix of passive and active investment exposures.

Peter Martin is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Fort Worth, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Arkadios Capital and BD4RIA, Inc. He is also involved in insurance product sales through BD4RIA Insurance Agency, LLC. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services and incorporates proprietary quantitative screening alongside access to alternative and private market solutions.

Imani Hosseini is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Hosseini worked at Ernst & Young and held legal roles at Le Brocq Law Firm and the Law Office of Dorothy Hyde. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs such as Private Family Office services and Executive Wealth solutions, leveraging strategic allocation models and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio implementations.

Kenneth Jacobs Jr. is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and Robinhood Markets. He also spent time at Texas Aquafarm, an experience outside traditional financial services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model leverages proprietary and third-party methodologies to deliver point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within a framework tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

David Lehmann is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Luther King Capital Management Corporation since 2003. The firm advises a diverse range of clients including individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, and government entities. Luther King Capital Management pursues fundamental, bottom-up analysis across multiple asset classes and manages a variety of investment vehicles, including mutual funds and private partnerships.

Andrew Henk is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with &PARTNERS, where he has worked since 2024, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, Henk serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for Ellis County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 in Dallas, Texas. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies, and operates with dual registration as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Bridget Palmer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Commonwealth in 2019. Palmer currently leads the Palmer Wealth Group. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.