Connor Lane is a financial advisor at Bland Garvey Wealth Advisors, LLC in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at American National Bank & Trust and has been affiliated with the University of North Texas since 2017. Bland Garvey Wealth Advisors provides investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily utilizing passively managed asset-class mutual funds and model portfolios.

Anne Robinson is a financial advisor at QuadCap Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. 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 utilizes a combination of equities and fixed income in customized asset allocations and incorporates a third-party AI-enabled platform to assist with estate planning and service delivery.

Jeremy Mc Carty is a financial advisor with SyntheticFi LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Altruist Financial LLC, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc, and TD Ameritrade. SyntheticFi provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to registered investment advisers, individuals, corporations, and small businesses. The firm specializes in portfolio management using a box spread option strategy as an alternative to margin loans and securities-based lines of credit, supported by proprietary software and automated monitoring tools.

Ryan Maynard is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vaquero Private Wealth, Ltd., where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he held roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Maynard provides occasional financial advice to several small businesses, including an advertising company and a television production firm. Vaquero Private Wealth is an independent advisory firm serving individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, donor-advised funds, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management and personalized financial planning, constructing customized, tax-aware portfolios that integrate public and private investments guided by fundamental, cyclical, and technical research.

Stephen Norris is a financial advisor at McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. based in Dallas, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Apex Clearing Corporation since 2012. McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. is an eight-advisor team managing approximately $997 million in client assets, providing fee-based asset management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-asset class investment approach with discretionary portfolio management and a formal wrap-fee program.

Michael Gladwin is a financial advisor with Guidestone Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 17 years of industry experience, including prior roles at USAA Financial Advisors and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a private airport transportation service and has worked as a contractor for Uber and Lyft. Guidestone Advisors 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 employs model portfolios and discretionary management with a faith-based investing approach that excludes certain industries and uses certified GPS retirement planning tools.

Joseph Dunn is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Beaird Harris Wealth Management, Inc. 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 uses Modern Portfolio Theory to implement diversified portfolios primarily through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with an expanded focus on alternative investments and tax-managed strategies.

Kelly Hohertz is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at View Capital RIA, LP since 2020. Prior to joining View Capital RIA, he worked at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. for one year and at View Capital Advisors for three years. Kelly is based in Dallas, TX and holds a Series 63 license. View Capital RIA, LP manages approximately $1.82 billion for a concentrated client base including individuals, ultra-high-net-worth families, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and consulting services through tailored programs, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation modeling, and manager due diligence, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account services.

Gavin Baker is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial and Cabot Lodge Securities. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent through One Insurance Solutions. Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets, serving individuals, families, business owners, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable entities, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a holistic, personalized investment approach, using diversified portfolios and a range of strategies from conservative to aggressive.

Bradley Chrustawka is an advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. with zero years of industry experience. He was previously self-employed from 2010 to 2024 before joining Peak American in 2024. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm integrates tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning and uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis for portfolio construction.

Peter Roe is a financial advisor with RTW Financial Advisors Inc in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses 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 advisory work, he participates in securities industry focus groups for market research purposes. RTW Financial Advisors manages approximately $508 million for around 157 clients, providing customized portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental analysis and asset allocation, tailoring portfolios to client-specific objectives and risk tolerance.

Dewayne Nelson Jr. is a financial advisor with Collective Wealth Advisors LLC in Coppell, TX, holding Series 63 and 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at GENEOS Wealth Management Inc. and has operated as a sole proprietor. Outside of finance, Mr. Nelson serves as an interim pastor for St. Peter Lutheran Church, contributing to worship and religious education. Collective Wealth Advisors LLC provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a client-centered approach, utilizing third-party account administration and multiple sub-advisors to manage diversified portfolios, and is notable for offering educational seminars alongside its fiduciary services.

Douglas Wood II is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Ascentis Asset Management, LLC and has previous experience at ORG Partners Asset Management and Greg Homesley CPA PC. Ascentis Asset Management provides sub-advisory portfolio modeling, model construction, and signaling services to other investment advisers and Unified Managed Account program sponsors, focusing on delivering model portfolios and implementation guidance rather than directly managing client assets. The firm employs charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to build asset allocations and creates custom models based on parameters set by primary advisers.

Erick Kuebler is a financial advisor with Sanders Morris LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 2016 and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management primarily through wrap-fee programs and utilizes third-party portfolio managers, combining advisory and brokerage services within a dual registration structure.

Mark Keffer is a financial advisor with ISC Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at ISC Advisors, Institutional Securities Corp, and as the sole proprietor of MK Financial Services. Keffer manages several web domains related to his advisory services under MK Financial Services. ISC Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions, managing over $1.6 billion in assets through 27 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, supported by an internal Investment Committee and multiple advisory programs.

Paul Hofland is a financial advisor with Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Retirement Planners of America and NYLife Securities LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent, spending a portion of his time on insurance sales and implementation. Nexus One Financial Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term portfolio construction using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, and manages about $552 million in assets across a six-advisor team.

Natalie Floyd is a financial advisor at Worth Asset Management in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. She has been with Worth Asset Management since 2023 and also teaches first grade students at Trinity Christian Academy. Worth Asset Management provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering additional financial planning and insurance-related advice. The firm uses a diverse mix of security analysis methods, employs outside managers and sub-advisors, and conducts quarterly account reviews tailored to client objectives.

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.

David Richards is a financial advisor at Generational Wealth Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Talis Advisory Services since 2015. Outside of advising, Richards owns an aircraft consulting business and serves as a captain for American Airlines. Generational Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, using a multi-team model and a long-term, strategic investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory.