Cristina Siles is a financial advisor with CX Institutional, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She joined CX Institutional in 2025 and has experience in education, having worked at several schools from 2016 to 2025. CX Institutional serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy asset allocation approach using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across a variety of investment vehicles, supplemented by third-party technology for reporting and tax optimization.

Ronald Rotthaus is a financial advisor with BOK Financial Securities, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and Bokf, NA since 2006. Rotthaus serves as an unpaid director of LifeBionix, Inc., dedicating limited time during evenings and weekends. BOK Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, fee-based investment management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm combines advisor-led client interaction with research-driven asset allocation and manager selection provided by its Strategic Investment Advisors.

Brandi Adams is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at KPMG, LLP for three years. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple platforms, including pooled investment funds, unified and separately managed accounts, and specialized services for practice transitions and dental service organizations.

Eric Blake is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with RFG Advisory, LLC and has held previous roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Legacy Texas Bank, and Ameriprise. Blake serves as treasurer for the Blue Caboose Children's Fund and volunteers as a financial coach with Wings of Widows and Savvy Ladies. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and select institutional clients. The firm uses discretionary portfolio management with a variety of model strategies and third-party platforms, including its role as sub-adviser to multiple Bluemonte ETFs and its services to investment companies and state or municipal clients.

Amanda Evans is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Whitley Penn and Texas A&M University. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and trustees or plan sponsors of pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and provides donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Jason Dempsey is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with USAA Investment Services Company and USAA Life Insurance Company, having previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab and Co., and various USAA affiliates. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members through phone and digital channels, facilitating referrals to third-party broker-dealers or advisers rather than managing client assets directly.

Nicholas Lopez is a financial advisor at Retirement Planners of America with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Fisher Investments and J.P. Morgan Securities. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants, primarily through a wrap-fee investment program. The firm employs an “Invest and Protect” approach focused on capital preservation and tactical rebalancing using model portfolios composed largely of ETFs and mutual funds.

Christopher Fess is a financial advisor at KCD Financial, Inc. in Frisco, TX, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including over 22 years with KCD Financial and a prior year at SPC. Outside of advising, he owns and operates an insurance business focusing on long-term care, health, disability, and life insurance products. KCD Financial, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with asset management, financial planning, and portfolio appraisal services. The firm employs a range of strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances and utilizes third-party management platforms alongside in-house due diligence.

Ryan Hawkins is a financial advisor at USAA Investment Services Company with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Merrill, Bank of America, and other financial institutions. Outside of his advisory role, Hawkins is involved in technology through ownership of Evalu8, LLC, which focuses on app development and AI technology for self-evaluation. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors through phone and digital channels. The firm delivers Retirement Income Strategy Reports and facilitates referrals to third-party broker-dealers or advisers rather than managing client assets directly.

Lesa Collins is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Retirement Planners of America, where she has been since 2023. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily through a wrap-fee investment program serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants. The firm emphasizes capital preservation and tactical rebalancing using model portfolios composed mainly of ETFs and mutual funds, with discretion to adjust based on a long-term market signal.

Steve Germany is a financial advisor at BOK Financial Securities, Inc. in Grapevine, TX, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with BOK Financial Securities and Bokf, NA since 2007. BOK Financial Securities, operating as BOK Financial Advisors, serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, retirement plans, government agencies, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, fee-based investment management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program, combining quantitative and qualitative research provided by its affiliate, Strategic Investment Advisors.

James Bussey is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Hilltop Securities Inc. offers brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an open-architecture platform and provides a range of managed account programs alongside fiduciary and consulting services under ERISA arrangements.

Felicia Belcher is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase and J. Grant & Associates. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors, emphasizing retirement income planning through digital and phone channels rather than direct portfolio management.

Shawn Stone is a financial advisor at Retirement Planners of America with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with MMWKM Advisors, LLC since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants through a wrap-fee investment program. The firm employs an “Invest and Protect” approach focused on capital preservation and tactical rebalancing, utilizing model portfolios composed mainly of ETFs and mutual funds.

Annie Lamm is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at KPMG and the University of Mississippi. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services primarily to individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors, with a focus on dental healthcare professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple platforms and provides specialized services for dental practice transitions and related matters.

Benjamin Dethlefs is a financial advisor at Retirement Planners of America with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Retirement Planners of America in 2022, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor and partner in a private building materials company. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants. The firm employs an “Invest and Protect” strategy focused on capital preservation and tactical rebalancing through model portfolios composed mainly of ETFs and mutual funds.

Lauren Roecker is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors. The firm offers various solutions, including ERISA plan advisory, pooled trust offerings, unified managed accounts, and referrals to tax and accounting specialists.

Robert Stern is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Fidelity, Ameritas Investment Company, and EFG Corporation. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a customized and collaborative planning process covering topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

Benjamin Biggs is a financial advisor with SageSpring Wealth Partners in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services in various capacities between 2008 and 2016 before joining SageSpring Wealth Partners, where he has been since 2008. He is also president of Biggs Wealth Team, a support company that assists clients with retirement planning and asset management. SageSpring Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and plan sponsor clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, tailoring portfolios using various asset types and employing both fundamental and technical analysis, combined with multi-team resources and institutional capabilities.

Benjamin Gerald is a financial advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including MassMutual Investors Services, New York Life Insurance Company, and Eagle Strategies. Gerald is the founder and president of 75INC LLC, a professional networking association, and serves as president of NAIFA - Dallas. He is also co-founder and managing partner of Audible Financial Group and Audible Consulting, focusing on fixed insurance solutions and coaching insurance agents. Quartz Partners Investment Management provides model-based investment management for individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up stock selection across multiple model portfolios, offering discretionary account management and advisory services through various delivery platforms.