Philip Athey is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Apeiron in Dallas, TX. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise, WFG Investments, Aperion RIA, LLC, and Three Oaks Advisory Group. He also operates as an independent insurance agent, allocating about 10% of his time to recommending and selling insurance products. Apeiron serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, churches, and other institutions. The firm employs a holistic, discretionary approach to portfolio management, utilizing a range of analytical methods and a mix of in-house and third-party platforms, while acting as a fiduciary for retirement accounts.

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.

John Strickland is a financial advisor at Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Parkway Wealth Management Group since 2016, including prior roles at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advisory services, he is the owner of Cajun Spirit Enterprises Inc., a support company. Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm employs a personalized investment approach using diversified portfolios and both in-house and third-party asset allocation models.

Thi Hong Van Nguyen is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Synergy Asset Management, LLC. Prior to joining Synergy, she held positions at NYCC Management LLC, J.C. Pace Ltd., Caitlynminimalist, EY, Cathay United Bank, and HSBC Bank. Synergy Asset Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, business owners, and trusts. The firm employs an active, adaptive investment approach that integrates tactical asset allocation, fundamental analysis, and quantitative methods across a range of custom strategies.

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.

Bernardo Velasco Linares is a financial advisor with Lemnis Capital in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Lemnis Capital, he worked at Innovation Partners LLC and Equitable Advisors. 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 using model portfolios and customized asset allocation, supported by third-party platforms and strategists.

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 Series 65-licensed advisor with Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd. in Dallas, TX, bringing three years of industry experience. He previously worked 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 a variety of institutional and tax-advantaged accounts. The firm constructs customized, diversified portfolios across public and private markets using fundamental, cyclical, and technical research to guide 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 in Dallas, TX, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at UBS Asset Management and Fallline Securities prior to joining Requisite Capital in 2017. Requisite Capital Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term orientation, offering a diverse investable menu that includes ETFs, equities, fixed income, option contracts, private equity, private credit funds, and direct investments.

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.

William Mckenna is a financial advisor at Gordian Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Gordian Wealth Advisors, he spent ten years at Blue Hen Capital, LLC. Gordian Wealth Advisors, LLC manages approximately $488.7 million for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection overseen by an investment committee, utilizing strategies such as covered-call overlays and endowment-style diversified models.

Mousumi Mukherjee is a financial advisor at WealthStar Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with WealthStar Advisors since 2013. She is also associated with LPL Financial LLC since 2012. Mukherjee is involved with WealthStar Financial, a related business entity based in Plano, TX. WealthStar Advisors is an independent asset management and financial planning firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through a firm-sponsored wrap fee program, 401(k) participant advisory services, and standalone financial planning, utilizing a proprietary Equity Substitution Strategy that incorporates options and quantitative tools to manage risk and return.

Abigail Caldwell is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Strata Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2020. Prior to joining Strata, she worked at Carter Financial Management from 2018 to 2020 and was employed at Texas A&M University from 2014 to 2018. Strata Wealth Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and cash management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach includes tailored portfolios with a range of asset classes and employs technology and third-party platforms to support tax efficiency and client reporting.

Robert Rothrock is a financial advisor at Insight Folios with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Texas Elite Advisory, Safe Retirements, and his own Rothrock Financial Group. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Rothrock Insurance Solutions, an insurance agency focusing on life and health insurance, fixed and fixed-index annuities, and Medicare. Insight Folios provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, while also offering ERISA plan consulting and sub-advisory services to other registered investment adviser firms. The firm employs a multi-adviser approach supported by proprietary planning software and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a long-term trading orientation.

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 with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has prior work experience at Sodexo and Lidl US, and has been associated with Samuel P. Rose CPA since 2018. Orion Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory. The firm emphasizes long-term trading with various investment products and offers both non-discretionary client account oversight and a distinctive wrap fee program.