Forrest Patterson is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bloom Financial Partners, Gradient Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, Patterson is an insurance agent with American Senior Benefits. Integrity Alliance, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through a network of over 300 advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs, utilizing various investment approaches and maintaining dual registration as an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Timothy Mc Intosh is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Mastercard International Inc. since 2014. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing various analytical approaches and managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

George Bruneau is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and TD Ameritrade, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of Pine Street Breakers, a sports cards trading business. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, and various specialized strategies.

Shawndi Purselley is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth in Southlake, TX, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. She has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Cetera, First Financial Equity Corporation, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of financial advising, Purselley owns an online boutique specializing in women's clothing. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios and providing tailored solutions including custom indexing and alternative investments.

Jeremy Blackman is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensee with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Luther King Capital Management Corporation since 2013. The firm advises a diverse range of clients including individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, government entities, registered investment companies, and private investment partnerships. Luther King Capital Management employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach across equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies, managing approximately $31.5 billion in regulatory assets.

Jace Rees is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stoneway Financial, LLC, Dallas National Golf Club, Dallas Baptist University, and Grace Community High School. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of more than 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and tailored investment solutions supported by an Investment Committee and partnerships with custodians and alternative investment providers.

Jessica Smith is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Chair of the Economic Legacy Committee for the Tau Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Tobin Calvert is a financial advisor at Luther King Capital Management Corporation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Luther King Capital Management since 2011. Calvert holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Luther King Capital Management advises a range of clients including individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, government entities, registered investment companies, and private investment partnerships. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up analysis across equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies and manages approximately $31.5 billion in regulatory assets.

Ira Hester is a CFA® and CIC-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Luther King Capital Management Corporation in Fort Worth, TX, since 2013. Luther King Capital Management Corporation advises a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, government entities, and registered investment companies. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up analysis across multiple equity and fixed income strategies and manages approximately $31.5 billion in regulatory assets.

John Gunthorp is a CFA® and CIC credentialed advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Luther King Capital Management Corporation since 2013. Luther King Capital Management Corporation advises a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, government entities, and registered investment companies. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up analysis across equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies, managing a range of portfolios including mutual funds and private investment partnerships.

John Kilgallon is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Global Payments and The Garage. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and related advisory support to a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm integrates centralized investment resources and offers tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Daniel Baird is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2018, following prior roles at The Ayco Company and BP. He earned an MBA from the University of Oklahoma. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a wide range of clients, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning and portfolio management alongside specialized services such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth programs. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models and proprietary analytics within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem to tailor solutions for client objectives.

Thomas Richardson III is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Arkadios Capital, BD4RIA, Inc., Karsten Advisors, and 1 St Global Insurance Services. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base ranging from individuals and families to institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of year-end 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services, employing a client-specific investment framework that includes proprietary screening, manager selection, alternative and private market solutions, and affiliated business platforms.

Scot Hollmann is a CFA® charterholder with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Luther King Capital Management Corporation since 1983. He is based in Fort Worth, TX, and holds a Series 65 license. Luther King Capital Management Corporation advises a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and government entities. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach across equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies, managing a range of pooled and separate accounts with approximately $31.5 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Stephen Osborne is a financial advisor with &PARTNERS in Colleyville, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining &PARTNERS in 2025, he worked for Guidestone Financial Resources of SBC for 19 years and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for one year. Outside of advising, he is a silent partner in a business that purchases exotic animals for resale. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis through both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Aaron Peck is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Hornor Townsend & Kent LLC, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Mutual of Omaha. Outside of his advisory work, Peck serves as a board member for the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and is a continuing education instructor for Texas state licensing courses. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and a digital advisory solution, tailoring client relationships through a broad range of financial planning and consulting services.

Mason Goynes is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Fort Worth, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Gregory Ricks & Associates, Inc., Centanni Financial Group, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He also acts as a presenter for the Association for Financial Education and Advice (AFEA). AE Wealth Management, LLC provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, managing approximately $49.8 billion across more than 127,000 clients, supported by a robust platform and a large team of advisors.

Daniel Barker is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience with prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. (formerly LPL Financial), Pinnacle Financial Group, and Summit Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Barker serves as a high school basketball referee with the Fort Worth Basketball Officials Association. CWM, LLC operates an enterprise platform overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, with an investment approach guided by an Investment Committee that uses fundamental and technical analysis to construct and monitor model portfolios.

Jaimeson Smith is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robinhood Financial, Robinhood Markets, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He serves on the board of the American Heart Association and participates on the family board of directors for Allen Associates, Inc. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process with an emphasis on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by specialized offerings such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Alexey Kassabov is a CFP® professional at Cerity Partners LLC in Fort Worth, TX. He has experience working at Cerity Partners since 2023, and previously held roles at Capital One and Flaherty Salmin CPAs. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach that incorporates proprietary quantitative screening, manager selection, and private market solutions for qualified clients.