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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Hodges Capital Management and First Dallas Securities Incorporated since 2017. Bradshaw has also held a position at Texas State University. First Dallas Securities serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional clients, including trusts, estates, retirement plans, and banking institutions. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management with an investment approach centered on domestic equity securities, combining fundamental and technical analysis for allocation and security-selection decisions.

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.

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.

William Cirksena is a Series 66-licensed advisor at MDRN Capital with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and Enterprise Fleet Management. He is also involved in insurance sales, dedicating about 10% of his time to this activity. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning through a multi-advisor team. The firm constructs portfolios using unaffiliated independent managers and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental and technical analysis with ongoing oversight.

Matthew Brown is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Mills Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2017 and was previously employed by TD Ameritrade from 2013 to 2017. Brown holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Southlake, TX. 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 uses an evidence-based CORE+ investment framework combining diversified core holdings with selective satellite positions, emphasizing tax-aware trading, rebalancing, 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 with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with First Dallas Securities Incorporated. His prior roles include positions at Hodges Capital Management Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He has also worked in financial and legal settings, including Burton, McCumber & Longoria, LLP, and has experience in academic institutions. First Dallas Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing domestic equity securities through a combination of fundamental and technical analysis. The firm manages approximately $335.7 million in discretionary assets and provides advisory services on a commission-based model.

Robert Blair is a CFP® professional with 15 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, and Dallas Financial Advisors. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate planning. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and integrates tax and insurance considerations into income and retirement 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 at Leo Wealth Americas, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses 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 a range of clients including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm employs both systematic and discretionary investment strategies, with an emphasis on diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost ETF implementation.

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.

Jacob Friedland is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Leo Wealth Americas, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has previously been associated with Leo Brokerage, LLC and has experience in academic environments, including Santa Clara University and Boston College. Leo Wealth Americas provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, institutional clients, and unique entities such as sovereign wealth funds and municipal governments. The firm employs systematic and discretionary strategies with an emphasis on diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost ETF implementation, supported by thorough due diligence and ongoing monitoring of third-party managers.