Douglas Bartol is a financial advisor at Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC in Plano, TX, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 29 years of industry experience. Before joining Nexus One in 2025, he worked for Retirement Planners of America for 14 years. Bartol is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a portion of his time to insurance sales and implementation. Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning, emphasizing customized, long-term portfolio construction with diversified mutual funds and ETFs, while also incorporating individual securities and alternative investments as appropriate.

Emma Callaway is a financial advisor at Guidestone Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at GuideStone Financial Resources and BlueSprig. Emma also has a background in education and retail, having worked at Dallas Baptist University and Chick-fil-A. Guidestone Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm applies a faith-based investing policy and uses model portfolios primarily composed of affiliated GuideStone Funds, with options for unaffiliated mutual funds and third-party managed accounts.

Andrew Herzog is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Watchman Group, Inc. in Plano, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Beacon Pointe Advisors, Wisniewski Wealth Management, and Northwestern Mutual. The Watchman Group provides fee-only wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on customized, asset-allocation-driven portfolios using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, primarily implementing discretionary strategies.

John Howard is a financial advisor at Howard Financial Services, Ltd. in Dallas, TX, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Howard Financial Services, Inc. since 2003. Howard serves as a board member of the Camp John Marc Foundation, which operates a camp for disabled or impaired children. Howard Financial Services, Ltd. is a fee-only wealth management firm that provides personalized investment management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs strategic asset allocation across various asset classes and manages most client accounts on a discretionary basis.

James Zimmerman is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience and has been with Beaird Harris Wealth Management, Inc. since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Dallas, TX. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory through diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, incorporates alternative investments, and operates in affiliation with a certified public accounting firm, offering access to specialized fund offerings and tax-managed investment strategies.

Robert Badger is a financial advisor at Dash Investments with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Dash Investments in 2025, he worked at Fisher Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Thrivent Financial. Dash Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, and trusts with at least $1,000,000 in investable assets. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach focused on a limited number of industries, integrating financial planning and tax analysis into client relationships.

Wayne Goldstein is a financial advisor at Atlas with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Atlas and Spreadwise since 2025 and previously held positions at Planet Healthcare, Kencor Health, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is the owner of Boca Raton Podiatry and Sports Medicine Institute. Atlas provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a primarily long-term, index-based investment approach supplemented by internally managed equity and bond strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Steven Zurlis is a financial advisor at Astra Wealth Management Group with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is the owner of Zurlis Wealth Management, LLC. Astra Wealth Management Group provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and a subscription-based consulting service to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using a range of financial instruments and serves both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Cooper Segars is a financial advisor at QuadCap Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at SWMG, LLC and Baird. Segars also spent six years at Texas Tech University and had entrepreneurial involvement with Clean Air Lawn Care. QuadCap Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored asset allocation strategies, family office coordination, trustee services, in-house tax preparation, and employs an AI-enabled platform to assist with estate planning.

Arthur Crowley is a Series 65 credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bright Wealth Management, LLC since 2019 and previously spent six years with Financial Gravity Tax, Inc. and Pollock Advisory Group, Inc. Bright Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $265 million for around 175 clients using tailored asset-allocation models and continuous portfolio supervision, employing a mix of equity securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles.

Joshua Biggs is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and has been with Guidestone Financial Resources since 2008. He is based in Dallas, TX, and holds a Series 63 license. GuideStone Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes model portfolios primarily composed of affiliated GuideStone Funds within a faith-based investing framework and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary management and ERISA-limited personal advisory services.

Thomas Hamilton is a financial advisor at Orion Wealth Management LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Enterprise, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and his own firm, Hamilton & Associates. Orion Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory to manage long-term investments across various asset classes, and it is notable for sponsoring a wrap fee program and managing primarily non-discretionary assets.

Nicole Williams is a financial advisor at Guidestone Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, the City of Philadelphia Law Department, and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, she operated Thekari Designs Custom Woodwork for eight years. Guidestone Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities, including high-net-worth clients and plan participants. The firm employs model portfolios and discretionary management with a faith-based investing policy and offers various packaged programs such as GuideStone Wealth Management and GuideStone Personal Advisory Services.

Corbin Caudle is a financial advisor with Burford Brothers, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has prior experience with Burford Caudle Family Capital and Lee Financial, and has worked with Northwestern Mutual since 2017. Outside of advising, he performs bookkeeping for a family-owned commercial office leasing business. Burford Brothers serves individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, and financial consulting. The firm provides multi-family office–style services through its Burford Caudle Family Capital division, employing a range of investment strategies tailored to each client’s needs.

Victoria Areingdale is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CFO4Life. Her prior roles include positions at Ausdal Financial Partners, USAA investment and financial advisory firms, and Charles Schwab Co. She is also involved in assisting advisors with client-related planning activities through CFO4LIFE, LLC. CFO4Life serves affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities by providing comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement plan advisory, and cash-management solutions. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-allocation models across a range of investment vehicles and typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis while offering participant education and corporate financial wellness programs.

Stephanie Williams is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at TFR Capital. Her prior roles include positions at Envestnet Asset Management and Placemark Investments, Inc. From 2019 to 2023, she was a homemaker before returning to the financial sector. TFR Capital, LLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as entities like family offices and qualified retirement plans. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis in its portfolio management, pursuing primarily long-term strategies overseen by an Investment Committee and Chief Investment Officer.

Justin Anderson is a financial advisor with GDS Wealth Management in Flower Mound, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with GDS since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he held positions in various industries including home maintenance and restoration, and worked in education at Brigham Young University - Idaho. GDS Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.8 billion in assets through a team of 22 advisors and utilizes model portfolios developed with research from Raymond James, focusing primarily on asset allocation.

Daniel Gibson is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Driftmark Capital, Rockefeller Financial LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill before joining MSH Capital Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer M.S. Howells & Co. in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a short-term rental property in Mena, Arkansas. MSH Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and government entities. The firm utilizes a network of independent IARs who offer tailored advice and access to specialized strategies through unaffiliated sub-advisers, supported by third-party technology platforms and custodians.

Stephen Shipley is a financial advisor with Cottonwood Capital Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network before joining Cottonwood Capital in 2023. Shipley is a co-owner and managing partner of Cottonwood Ventures, LLC, which operates securities, advisory, and insurance businesses. Cottonwood Capital Advisors provides financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and sponsors special purpose vehicles to facilitate client investments in pooled vehicles, blending advisor-led portfolio construction with model portfolios and asset-allocation strategies.

Charles Thomas is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with SFMG Wealth Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Howard Financial Services, Birdsong CPA, Elm Valley Group, and Cain Watters & Associates. He is also the owner and founder of Elm Valley Group, a general tax consulting and compliance business. SFMG Wealth Advisors is a team-based wealth management firm that serves individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm provides integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a centralized Investment Committee to guide personalized investment programs with strategic and tactical adjustments.