Steven Clapp is a financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Cain, Watters & Associates, P.L.L.C. since 2008. Clapp has minority ownership interests in Tectonic Financial, Inc., a publicly traded company with multiple financial industry affiliates, and in three entities related to Cain, Watters & Associates that provide non-investment services or referrals connected to clients' businesses. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm also offers CPA, accounting, tax services, and donor-advised fund services, combining multiple investment programs with a focus on non-discretionary management and affiliations with banking and related financial entities.

Anthony Brown is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Newport Group, Milliman, and Transamerica. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm uses proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” involving ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, and also offers retirement-plan consulting and educational seminars.

Adin Ward is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including GS Wealth Management and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. Outside of BFC Planning, he is also active as a financial advisor with GS Wealth Management. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, banks, pension plans, and trusts through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management services with a range of investment strategies and platforms tailored by individual advisors.

Tamara Snider is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Stratos Wealth Partners, and LPL Financial. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using customizable model portfolios and offers specialized services such as independent fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Sarah Oliver is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Cain, Watters & Associates since 2017, following two years at KPMG. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and provides donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Jason Rasmussen is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC since 2020. His prior roles include positions at SlateStone Wealth, LLC and Capital Markets IQ, LLC. Soltis Investment Advisors serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension/401(k) plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a manager selection process that integrates Modern Portfolio Theory, quantitative screening, and qualitative due diligence across a broad range of investment vehicles.

Holly Grube is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2003. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services 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.

Eric Jacobsmeyer is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cain, Watters & Associates, he worked at Dynamic Wealth Advisors and served as CFO at Ortho for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a commercial real estate property. 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.

Ryan Murray is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Motivosity, Oasis Outsourcing, Fairstream, Choose Greatness, Qualtrics, Union Pacific Railroad, and Brigham Young University. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to individual clients, institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm combines Modern Portfolio Theory with quantitative screening and qualitative manager due diligence to manage approximately $13 billion in client assets.

Stephen Luby is a financial advisor at Retirement Planners of America with 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm employs a defensive “Invest and Protect” strategy that combines model portfolio allocations with tactical adjustments based on market indicators.

Barry Richey is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2019 and previously spent 16 years with USA Financial Securities Corporation. Richey is also president and director of Win Financial Group, Inc., where he assists clients with income and estate planning through life insurance, long-term care, and annuity products. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Todd Simmons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has served as an investment advisor through Advisor Resource Council since 2015. Simmons is also a member of the City Council in Mansfield, TX. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Anil Kumar is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLife Securities LLC and Fisher Investments. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors, delivering Retirement Income Strategy Reports and facilitating referrals to third-party advisers rather than managing client assets directly.

Christopher Bredeson is a financial advisor at CX Institutional, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fisher Investments for 12 years before joining CX Institutional in 2024. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of asset classes and offers specialized strategy portfolios including ESG and blockchain options.

Gerald Dietz is a financial advisor with Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. in Addison, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Global Wealth Management, Cape Securities, Inc., and Keystone Capital Corporation. He also serves as an adjunct instructor at Richland College. Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. serves individuals, businesses, and various entities with discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party and affiliated asset managers. The firm emphasizes personalized asset allocation plans based on clients’ financial situations, objectives, and risk tolerance.

John Allen Jr. is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, BBVA Securities Inc., Compass Bank, and TD Ameritrade. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofit, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed account programs through an open-architecture platform and features custody capabilities and co-advisory municipal bond strategies that distinguish its operational approach.

Pankaj Udeshi is a financial advisor at Advisor Resource Council with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his primary role, he maintains a non-variable insurance business. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises, offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes AI-driven model portfolios alongside traditional fundamental analysis, providing customized investment strategies tailored to various account sizes and client needs.

Steven Cain is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with the firm since 2008. Cain has minority ownership interests in Tectonic Financial, Inc., a publicly traded entity with several financial industry affiliates, as well as ownership stakes in three related service entities focused on client business referrals, all based within the firm’s Plano headquarters. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension plan sponsors. The firm combines multiple investment programs with accounting and tax services, operating a distinctive model through its affiliation with a banking institution and related financial entities.

Scott Barth is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, Barth serves on the board of directors for Staton Oaks HOA and owns a holding company for St. Croix Cellars, a winery, which requires approximately five hours of weekly involvement. Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. serves individual clients ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth households, providing personalized financial planning, discretionary investment management, and pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses, often utilizing third-party money managers and trading signals, and manages held-away employer accounts through a third-party platform.

Sally Jilek is a financial advisor with CX Institutional, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BFS Advisory Group, LPL Insurance Associates, and Retirement Advisors of America/Allworth Financial. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with Christy M Boutique, a retail business based in Dallas, TX. CX Institutional serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy asset allocation approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and offers specialized strategies including exposure to cryptocurrency and thematic portfolios such as artificial intelligence and blockchain.