Kristine Sawyer is a financial advisor at Steadtrust with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, National Securities Corp, and WFG Investments Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Bold Bunnys Rabbitry, a business involved in showing, breeding, and selling rabbits. Steadtrust LLC is a team advisory firm managing approximately $438.9 million with nine advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting services.

Paul Lightfoot is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Optima Asset Management Inc. since 2008, contributing to the firm’s operations for 18 years. Based in Dallas, TX, he works within a two-advisor team. Optima Asset Management provides fee-only investment advisory and limited financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, and pension and trust clients. The firm employs a top-down, asset-class approach using modern portfolio theory and proprietary models to construct tax-efficient, low-turnover portfolios managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Anthony Rose is a financial advisor at Orion Wealth Management LLC based in Richardson, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has professional experience working at Sodexo, Samuel P. Rose CPA, and Lidl US. Orion Wealth Management LLC provides ongoing portfolio management and advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes long-term trading and uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory, managing accounts through mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and insurance products.

Jeffrey Rupp is an investment advisor with View Capital RIA, LP in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at View Capital since 2003 and previously spent 14 years at VCA Securities, LP. Rupp serves as an advisory board member for Velosis Fund II, which focuses on real estate investments. View Capital RIA provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through advisory and consulting programs. The firm constructs portfolios by selecting and monitoring independent asset managers and oversees pooled investment vehicles to offer access to private equity, direct debt, and energy opportunities.

Jeffrey Bradley is a financial advisor at McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with McElhenny Sheffield since 2014. Bradley holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and institutional retirement plans. The firm employs a rules-based investment process focused on tactical ETF strategies using proprietary quantitative models with risk controls and offers model portfolios to third-party platforms as well as sub-advisory services, including managing an actively managed ETF.

Douglas Gill is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial industry. He is a principal at Castleview Partners, LLC and also serves as president and sole shareholder of Gill Capital Management, Inc., a holding company for investments in real estate, private equity, and public securities. Outside of his advisory work, Gill participates in community service as a board member of the Rotary Club of Park Cities Foundation and chairs a committee at Northridge Presbyterian Church. Castleview Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, non-profits, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolio management using a combination of internally managed models, third-party strategies, and direct holdings, supported by its proprietary aiAlpha platform that serves both Castleview and external advisers.

Craig Caudle is a financial advisor at Burford Brothers, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets and several family limited partnerships and charitable organizations, where he has served in management and director capacities. Burford Brothers serves individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, third-party money manager recommendations, and financial consulting. The firm also operates a multi-family office division providing comprehensive planning and tailored investment advice across a range of securities and strategies.

Kenneth Painter is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is president of Education Without Borders, a charity focused on educational projects for underprivileged individuals. Strata Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and alternative investments, supported by technology platforms and sub-advisors.

Joseph Dowdall is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Worth Asset Management since 2021 and previously worked for MMWKM Advisors, LLC for 10 years. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent, focusing on the marketing and sales of traditional insurance products. Worth Asset Management provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of security analysis methods and works with outside managers and sub-advisors, while offering financial planning and insurance-related advice.

Austin Garron is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fisher Investments, Cetera, and New York Life prior to joining Peak American. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, integrating tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis to construct portfolios and offers referrals to CPAs and estate attorneys as part of its service model.

Callan Hirschey is a financial advisor at First Dallas Securities Incorporated with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hodges Capital Management and Equitable Advisors, LLC. First Dallas Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management and ongoing account monitoring. The firm emphasizes domestic equity securities with a blend of fundamental and technical analysis and operates on a commission-based advisory model.

Miguel Rundstrom Holguin is a financial advisor at QuadCap Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at Exencial Wealth Advisors and Kohl's. QuadCap Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers services including family office coordination, trustee services, in-house tax preparation, and employs a third-party AI-enabled platform to assist with estate planning and service delivery.

Monica Sipes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She currently works at QuadCap Wealth Management, LLC, joining the firm in 2024 after nine years at Exencial Wealth Advisors. 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 combines traditional advisory services with AI-enabled platforms for estate planning and integrates tax preparation into its service offerings.

Richard Adkisson is a financial advisor with Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Crescent Advisor Group since 2006 and is also a member of Greenbrier Associates LLC, where he provides real estate consulting related to non-publicly owned real estate. Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm employs a combination of technical and fundamental analysis across various investment strategies and integrates affiliated business lines such as brokerage and insurance services.

Justin Jones is a financial advisor with Fidelis Capital who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Level Four Advisory Services, AE Wealth Management, Valiant Wealth Management, Advantage Commercial Lending, JL Cochran & Co, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Fidelis Capital Partners provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic and non-profit organizations, and other business entities. The firm uses a combination of quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to guide portfolio management and also serves as a sub-adviser to a private fund exempt under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Joshua Dunham is a financial advisor at TFR Capital with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SCF Securities, Inc. and SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and owner of JD FINCO Inc., a consulting and programming business. TFR Capital is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers personalized financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, employing a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to implement primarily long-term strategies tailored to client needs.

Jeffrey Weathers is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guidestone Advisors in Dallas, TX. He has been with GuideStone Financial Services since 2014. 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 manages approximately $1.59 billion in discretionary assets and employs model portfolios and discretionary management with a faith-based investing policy.

Kira La Sage is a financial advisor at Lemnis Capital with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lemnis Capital, she worked at Equitable Advisors and is also employed as a painter at La Sage Contracting Services. Additionally, she has worked as a food delivery driver for Uber Eats. Lemnis Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management utilizing model portfolios and customized asset allocation, along with subscription-based financial planning memberships and retirement plan consulting.

Mark Henderson is a financial advisor at ISC Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Institutional Securities Corporation in 2024, he worked at the University of Oklahoma and Lovejoy High School. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. and international organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.6 billion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, with investment decisions overseen by an internal committee and implemented through various advisory options.

Morris Williams is a financial advisor with RTW Financial Advisors Inc in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with RTW Financial Advisors since 1991 and is also affiliated with Momentum Independent Network Inc since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, Williams serves on the executive committee and board of directors of Dallas Summer Musicals, a nonprofit musical theatre organization. RTW Financial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and performance measurement services to individuals, high net worth clients, estates, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-driven, long-term portfolio construction approach tailored to client objectives, tax situations, liquidity needs, and risk tolerances, managing approximately $581 million for around 178 clients.