Tamara Snider is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Stratos Wealth Partners, and LPL Financial. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using customizable model portfolios and offers specialized services such as independent fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Sarah Oliver is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC in Frisco, TX, with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at KPMG from 2015 to 2017 before joining Cain, Watters & Associates in 2017. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services primarily to individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors, with a focus on dental healthcare professionals. The firm offers a range of solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized services for dental practice transitions.

Holly Grube is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2003. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and trustees or plan sponsors of pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and provides donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Eric Jacobsmeyer is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cain, Watters & Associates, he worked at Dynamic Wealth Advisors and served as CFO at Ortho for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a commercial real estate property. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and trustees or plan sponsors of pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and provides donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Ryan Murray is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Motivosity, Oasis Outsourcing, Fairstream, Choose Greatness, Qualtrics, Union Pacific Railroad, and Brigham Young University. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to individual clients, institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm combines Modern Portfolio Theory with quantitative screening and qualitative manager due diligence to manage approximately $13 billion in client assets.

Stephen Luby is a financial advisor with Retirement Planners of America, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants, primarily through a wrap-fee investment program. The firm employs an “Invest and Protect” approach focused on capital preservation and tactical rebalancing using model portfolios with ETFs and mutual funds.

Barry Richey is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2019 and previously spent 16 years with USA Financial Securities Corporation. Richey is also president and director of Win Financial Group, Inc., where he assists clients with income and estate planning through life insurance, long-term care, and annuity products. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Habib is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney and Monument Wealth Management. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and institutions. The firm uses an asset-class investing approach grounded in academic research, incorporating ESG screening and private investments alongside traditional funds.

David Abdulky is a financial advisor at Momentum Independent Network Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with SWS Financial Services Inc. since 2003. Momentum Independent Network serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking/thrift clients through advisory and brokerage relationships. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, managed accounts, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing third-party managers and integrated platforms to deliver customized investment solutions.

Christopher Bredeson is a financial advisor at CX Institutional, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fisher Investments for 12 years before joining CX Institutional in 2024. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of asset classes and offers specialized strategy portfolios including ESG and blockchain options.

Gerald Dietz is a financial advisor at Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including American Global Wealth Management and Cape Securities. Dietz is also an adjunct instructor at Richland College. Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party and affiliated asset managers. The firm emphasizes personalized asset allocation strategies based on clients’ financial situations and risk tolerance.

Steven Cain is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with the firm since 2008. Cain has minority ownership interests in Tectonic Financial, Inc., a publicly traded entity with several financial industry affiliates, as well as ownership stakes in three related service entities focused on client business referrals, all based within the firm’s Plano headquarters. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension plan sponsors. The firm combines multiple investment programs with accounting and tax services, operating a distinctive model through its affiliation with a banking institution and related financial entities.

Scott Barth is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, Barth serves on the board of directors for Staton Oaks HOA and owns a holding company for St. Croix Cellars, a winery, which requires approximately five hours of weekly involvement. Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. serves individual clients ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth households, providing personalized financial planning, discretionary investment management, and pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses, often utilizing third-party money managers and trading signals, and manages held-away employer accounts through a third-party platform.

Brandi Holmes is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Advisory Services Network and has previously worked at Calton & Associates, Inc., among other firms. Holmes is also a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale and service of insurance products. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and implementation options tailored to client objectives.

Sally Jilek is a financial advisor with CX Institutional, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BFS Advisory Group, LPL Insurance Associates, and Retirement Advisors of America/Allworth Financial. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with Christy M Boutique, a retail business based in Dallas, TX. CX Institutional serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy asset allocation approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and offers specialized strategies including exposure to cryptocurrency and thematic portfolios such as artificial intelligence and blockchain.

Natalie Chandler is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently with Retirement Planners of America and has worked at MMWKM Advisors, LLC for 14 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants through a wrap-fee investment program. The firm emphasizes capital preservation and tactical rebalancing using model portfolios and maintains discretionary authority to adjust asset allocations defensively.

Kevin Marsh is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Coppell, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 2013 and is also a partner in Bear Marsh, LLC, a holding company focused on acquiring financial institutions. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers both commissionable brokerage and insurance products alongside discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through various program structures and analytic approaches.

Matthew Shores is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PKS Investments, Stratos Wealth Partners, Lifestyle Planning Solutions, LPL Financial, and The Botsford Group. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion across 144 advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and tailored strategies, overseen by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Daniel Anderson is a financial advisor at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Mutual of Omaha Advisors, Anderson Family Wealth Management LLC, and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. Additionally, he has worked with the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and is also licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, health, annuities, major medical, and property and casualty insurance. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and managed account programs. The firm operates through platform relationships with Envestnet and maintains a multidisciplinary structure alongside broker-dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Jennifer Gage is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2009. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.