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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Justin Artis is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management in Flower Mound, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GDS Wealth Management, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has experience in legal and corporate settings, including a six-year tenure at Biel Fisette Iacono, LLP. GDS Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm manages approximately $1.8 billion in client assets through discretionary portfolio management, utilizing model portfolios developed with research and allocation guidance from Raymond James.

Douglas Gill is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Castleview Partners, LLC, where he has worked for over a decade, and previously was involved with Kovack Securities, Inc. and Gill Capital Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for 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 discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party money managers, and model-based accounts, supported by its proprietary aiAlpha platform that delivers operational and trading support to other registered investment advisers.

Craig Caudle is a financial advisor at Burford Brothers, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at RBC Capital Markets and LEE Financial Company, LLC. Caudle is involved in several family limited partnerships and serves as a director for a charitable organization. Burford Brothers serves individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, third-party money manager recommendations, and financial consulting. The firm offers a multi-family office division for ultra-high-net-worth clients and employs a range of investment approaches, including options strategies and both fundamental and technical analysis.

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.

Andrew Gold is a financial advisor at Prestige Wealth Management in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Edward Jones. Outside of advisory work, he is a licensed life insurance agent offering insurance products to clients. Prestige Wealth Management serves a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, managing approximately $148 million across nearly 300 relationships. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach utilizing equities, ETFs, alternative investments, and other vehicles, and offers discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services.

Joseph Dowdall is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Worth Asset Management, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he held roles at MMWKM Advisors, LLC, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and SEI Investments Management Corp. He also works as an independent insurance agent, focusing on 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 employs a mix of security analysis methods and utilizes outside managers and turnkey asset management relationships while maintaining overall advisory responsibility.

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.