Timothy Thurston is a financial advisor with Accelerate Retirement, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NFP Retirement, LPL Financial, Visionpoint Advisory Group, Hub International, IPS Advisors, and MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Minister of Music at Community North Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas. Accelerate Retirement serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a primarily long-term allocation approach with customized portfolios and offers various fiduciary and advisory services for retirement plan sponsors.

Grant Morris is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management since 2016 and previously was with Alix Partners, LLP from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Elkhorn Capital Partners LLC, an investment-related business focused on direct real estate investments. McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and institutional retirement plans, offering investment management and financial planning primarily through separately managed accounts. The firm employs a rules-based investment process centered on tactical ETF strategies driven by proprietary quantitative models and provides portfolio management to pooled investment vehicles and an actively managed ETF.

Gavin Bass is a financial advisor at Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Parkway, he worked at Howdy Bros. Moving and spent 12 years with China Spring ISD. Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, families, business owners, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable entities, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a holistic investment approach, constructing diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes with strategies ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Jeffrey Robinson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guidestone Financial Resources of SBC since 2002. GuideStone Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s approach includes using model portfolios with affiliated GuideStone Funds and focuses on faith-based investing, offering a range of discretionary and advisory programs tailored to client and plan preferences.

Emily Swerdlow is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Howard Financial Services, Ltd. since 2015. 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 employs a strategic asset allocation approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in its portfolio construction.

Bradley Vineyard is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Astra Wealth Management Group, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Merrill. Vineyard is also the managing member of a non-investment related business, T Times Three, LLC. Astra Wealth Management Group provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach that integrates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to construct diversified portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles.

Stephen Mckimmey is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as President and Investment Advisor Representative at RTW Financial Advisors Inc in Dallas, TX. He has been with RTW Financial Advisors and its predecessor, Momentum Independent Network Inc., since 2014. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as Treasurer of the FortyOne40 Owners Association. RTW Financial Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and performance measurement services to individuals, high net worth clients, and various institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term portfolio construction tailored to client objectives, with ongoing monitoring and customized reporting.

James Marsden is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Apeiron since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Wfg Investments Inc for seven years. Marsden serves as treasurer for the Highland Village Area Baseball and Softball Association on a volunteer basis. Apeiron RIA manages approximately $730 million for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a holistic investment approach that integrates multiple analytical methods and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and insurance product recommendations.

Kyle Walters is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Apeiron. His prior roles include positions at Private Advisor Group, LLC; Aperion RIA, LLC; WFG Investments Inc; and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, Walters owns L&H CPA's and Advisors, an accounting and tax preparation business. Apeiron provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a holistic, discretionary approach to portfolio management, utilizing various analytical methods and a mix of in-house and third-party investment programs.

Tyler Castle is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. and its affiliated broker-dealer, Crescent Securities Group, Inc., since 2019, and previously spent four years at Lowell & Company Inc. Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, employing a mix of technical and fundamental analysis and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management. The firm is notable for its affiliated business lines, including a broker-dealer and an insurance agency, as well as advisers with professional licenses in law and accounting.

Stephen Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 2016 and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated from 2001 to 2005. 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 managers and platforms while delivering a range of investment options across discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Chase Perry is a Certified Financial Planner® with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Beaird Harris since 2020 and previously spent 11 years at Fidelity Investments. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing primarily low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and has expanded to include alternative investments and tax-managed strategies.

Bobby James is a financial advisor at TFR Capital with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, INC. and Texas Financial Resources Inc. In addition to his advisory role, James serves as a trustee and assistant to trustees at The Sam Field Foster Foundation, coordinating operations and distributions. TFR Capital provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and entities such as family offices, trusts, estates, and private foundations. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis overseen by an Investment Committee and implemented by a Chief Investment Officer, focusing on long-term strategies with flexibility for shorter-term trades.

William Perryman is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience and has been with Perryman Financial Advisory, Inc. since 1994. He is based in Dallas, TX, and serves as part of a six-advisor team. Perryman also serves on the District 6 Grievance Committee of the State Bar of Texas in a volunteer capacity. Perryman Financial Advisory, Inc. manages approximately $796 million for around 432 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a process that integrates fundamental and technical analysis with ongoing portfolio management.

John Ryer is a financial advisor at Nobles & Richards Advisors, LLC in Plano, TX, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked with several firms, including Farmers Insurance and Foundations Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Yrefy, LLC. Nobles & Richards Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, municipalities, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $34 million in assets across about 128 client relationships and utilizes both direct portfolio oversight and third-party sub-advisers, with an investment approach that incorporates fundamental and market-based analysis alongside a range of investment vehicles.

John Hickey is a financial advisor with Guidestone Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at GuideStone Financial Resources since 2021 and previously held roles at Stonemark, Inc Premium Finance, Dallas Baptist University, Liberty University, and Collin College. Guidestone Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs model portfolios and discretionary management, applying a faith-based investing policy and offering services such as GuideStone Wealth Management and GPS guided planning.

Brian Dusek is a financial advisor with Guidestone Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. He has worked at GuideStone Financial Resources since 2019 and previously was affiliated with The Village Church from 2014 to 2019. 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 uses model portfolios and discretionary management, applying a faith-based investing policy and offering various packaged programs such as GuideStone Wealth Management and GuideStone Managed Accounts.

Jordan Riewe is a financial advisor with CFO4Life in Coppell, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining CFO4Life and Ausdal Financial Partners in 2025, he worked at Frost Bank from 2023 to 2025. CFO4Life serves affluent individuals, business executives, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm’s approach emphasizes diversified asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, supported by portfolio monitoring tools and client education programs.

Laura Adams is the sole advisor and president of Adams Asset Advisors LLC, with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has served as an investment advisor and mutual fund president since 2002. Adams also acts as president and treasurer for multiple open-end mutual funds and is a registered transfer agent for these funds. Adams Asset Advisors provides discretionary investment management and supervisory services primarily to very high net worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and quantitative analysis, including proprietary mathematical models, with tailored asset allocation and security selection by its sole investment officer.

Brandon Ratzlaff is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cypress Point Wealth Management, LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes as a researcher with the Income Lab Academic Research Council and serves on the investment committee for Partners for Sacred Places. Cypress Point Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and select family office clients, providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, family office services, and private fund advisory and administrative services. The firm emphasizes long-term, low-turnover investment strategies with diversified portfolios and offers specialized family office support and private fund involvement.