Jimmy Curtis is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Leo Wealth Americas, LLC and has previously worked at BFT Financial Group, LLC, Macro Wealth Advisors, Inc., and Omega Securities, Inc. Curtis is based in Hurst, TX. Leo Wealth Americas serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and government entities. The firm employs a combination of systematic and discretionary investment strategies, focusing on diversification, tax-efficiency, and low-cost ETF implementation, while maintaining comprehensive due diligence and monitoring of third-party managers.

Steven Adams is the sole advisor at Adams Asset Advisors LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has led his firm since its founding in 2005. Adams Asset Advisors provides discretionary investment management and supervisory services primarily to very high net worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm utilizes both fundamental and quantitative analysis, including proprietary models, to tailor investment decisions to each client’s objectives.

Zachary Laws is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research, offering separately managed accounts, third-party asset management programs, and privately managed credit funds.

Chad Mcmillan is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.L.C. dba Baker Financial Services in Arlington, TX. He has been affiliated with GRB Financial, LLC and Baker Financial Services since 2002 and 2003, respectively. Gerald Baker Financial Group, dba Baker Financial Services, is a five-advisor team managing approximately $833.2 million in assets for about 374 clients. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, using a long-term, asset-allocation investment approach that incorporates active managers, indexes, ETFs, and fixed-income instruments.

Nancy Phillips is a CFP® with 23 years of experience at Perryman Financial Advisory, Inc. and over 40 years running her own CPA practice, Nancy K. Phillips, PC. She has been associated with Perryman Securities, Inc. since 2004. Outside of financial advising, she operates a sole proprietorship selling bead necklaces and earrings. Perryman Financial Advisory, Inc. is a six-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $796 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan services, combining fundamental and technical analysis with regular portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

David Cain is a financial advisor at Castleview Partners, LLC in Dallas, TX, with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors and Lake Point Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Cain Financial Solutions, LLC and acts as an independent insurance agent. Castleview Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, non-profits, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party money managers, and utilizes its aiAlpha platform to support model-based trading and operational services for both internal and external advisers.

James Sullivan is a CFP® and CFA® with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Beaird Harris Wealth Management since 2017 and previously spent 18 years at Fidelity Investments. Based in Dallas, TX, he holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 with diversified asset-class exposure through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, including alternative investments, and maintains an affiliation with a certified public accounting firm that supports referral opportunities and integrated services.

Evan Troop is a financial advisor with MSH Capital Advisors LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously held positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank NA and JP Morgan Securities LLC and is the founder and CIO of Troop Capital Management LLC, where he manages hedge funds employing a long/short strategy. Outside of finance, he owns Evan Troop Music LLC, which manages music royalties, and he is a passive investor in a retail business called Pajama Hammocks. 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 offers tailored portfolio management through various programs and employs third-party technology platforms and custodian relationships to support portfolio implementation and reporting.

Philip Athey is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Apeiron in Dallas, TX. He has worked at Aperion RIA, LLC since 2017 and previously at WFG Investments, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. In addition to advisory services, he may recommend and sell insurance products as an independent agent, dedicating approximately 10% of his time to this activity. Apeiron RIA manages approximately $730 million for about 746 clients through a team of 11 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a holistic investment approach that integrates multiple analytical methods and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and licensed insurance product recommendations.

Kevin Margolis is a financial advisor with SFMG Wealth Advisors in Plano, Texas. He holds a Series 66 credential and has 23 years of industry experience, including roles at Tolleson Private Wealth Management and Momentum Independent Network Inc. Mr. Margolis serves on the advisory boards of Clear Sky Capital and Phoenix Fund, both investment managers for private funds, in unpaid roles. SFMG Wealth Advisors is a team-based firm that provides integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm combines financial planning with investment management using a centralized Investment Committee, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, private equity, and values-based strategies.

Jeffrey Sargent is a financial advisor with Meristead Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stansberry Asset Management, Brite Advisors LLC, Northstar Wealth Partners LLC, and LPL Financial. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining top-down macro analysis with fundamental bottom-up research, managing private credit funds and utilizing strategies such as special situations, distressed investments, and income-oriented positions.

Thi Hong Van Nguyen is a CFA® charterholder currently with Synergy Asset Management, LLC in Dallas, TX. Nguyen has held roles at several firms including Cathay United Bank and HSBC Bank, accumulating experience across financial institutions since 2015. Synergy Asset Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, business owners, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to manage approximately $1.05 billion in assets, offering customized portfolio management and advisory services.

James Simmons is a financial advisor at Beaird Harris Wealth Management, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Beaird Harris since 2007. 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 a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, focusing on diversified asset-class exposure through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and offers investment advisory services, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning.

Peter Paddock is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 registered advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with View Capital RIA, LP since 2011 and also has a longstanding association with VCA Securities, LP since 2007. In addition to his advisory roles, Mr. Paddock serves as a manager and board member of Wildcat Fund, LLC in Dallas. View Capital RIA, LP provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through advisory and consulting programs. The firm constructs portfolios primarily by selecting and monitoring independent asset managers and manages a significant portion of client assets in non-discretionary accounts while also overseeing pooled investment vehicles that offer access to private equity, direct debt, and energy investments.

Megan Manning is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Burford Brothers, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with approximately one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Empyrean, Harrell Investment Partners, and self-employment, alongside her academic background at the University of Texas. Burford Brothers serves individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, third-party money manager recommendations, and financial consulting. The firm offers tailored investment advice across various securities and operates a multi-family office division for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Brittyn Brender is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently serving at Versant Capital Management, Inc. She previously worked at Tolleson Wealth Management and Argent Trust. Versant Capital Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional, and charitable clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, wealth management, and family office services. The firm constructs diversified portfolios tailored to client-specific investment policies and incorporates a range of investment vehicles, including third-party mutual funds and less liquid instruments.

Daniel Carlton is a financial advisor at Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with 6 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs & Company and AXA Advisors, LLC. Vaquero Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional and tax-advantaged accounts. The firm constructs customized portfolios across public and private markets using fundamental, cyclical, and technical research to guide long-term asset allocation and tactical adjustments.

Gary Coats is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at GuideStone Advisors since 2013. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Dallas, TX. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Crazy A Ranch, LLC, a timber and outdoor recreation land leasing business. GuideStone Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and plan participants, managing approximately $1.59 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a faith-based investing policy and utilizes model portfolios and discretionary management, including affiliated mutual funds and third-party managed accounts.

Bryn Talkington is a financial advisor at Requisite Capital Management LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS Asset Management and Fallline Securities prior to joining Requisite Capital Management in 2017. Requisite Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and some institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term orientation, employing a range of investable instruments and servicing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Matthew Mcintyre is a financial advisor with Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 license and nine years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various entities under the Peak American umbrella since 2018 and previously worked at AE Wealth Management and Secure Legacy Financial Group. Outside his advisory role, he serves as President and CEO of both Peak American Financial Group, Inc., and Peak American Financial Companies, Inc. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning that includes retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate planning. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis in portfolio construction and integrates tax and insurance considerations into its retirement and income planning.