Jordan Roach is a financial advisor at Retirement Planners of America with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including MMWKM Advisors, Black Knight Wealth Management, Wood Legacy Group, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm employs an “Invest and Protect” strategy that incorporates model portfolio allocations with tactical adjustments based on market indicators, maintaining a defensive posture to preserve client capital.

Laura Lamar 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 Ernst & Young LLP and Texas Security Bank. Laura also spent several years in full-time education prior to her advisory career. 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 comprehensive financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, pooled trust offerings, and managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by affiliated banking and accounting entities.

Lori Clem is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., Williams Financial Group, and Northstar Securities, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Clem is involved in several business ventures, including operating a pet care center and pet cemetery, serving on the board of the Weatherby Foundation, and participating in property development projects. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and pension plans through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various third-party managers, employing a range of investment strategies primarily involving stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Ryan Mcenerney is a financial advisor with The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Mcenerney has been with The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group since 2014. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, serving both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers managed accounts, access to third-party portfolio managers through RBC Capital Markets, and comprehensive or segmented financial plans, with most accounts managed on a non-discretionary basis and custody handled through RBC Clearing & Custody.

Blaine Malcolm is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Frisco, TX. His background includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Stratos Wealth Partners, Lifestyle Planning Solutions, LPL Financial, and The Botsford Group. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services centered on long-term, diversified portfolios, combining internally managed models with advisor customization and various authority options.

Chad Wood is a financial advisor at BOK Financial Securities, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities, LLC and TIAA-CREF. BOK Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, 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 with model strategies ranging from income-oriented to ESG-focused approaches.

Thomas Pace is a financial advisor with Retirement Planners of America in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with MMWKM Advisors, LLC for 10 years. Pace also works as an independent insurance agent. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and institutions. The firm follows an “Invest and Protect” approach that combines model portfolio allocations with tactical adjustments based on market indicators, emphasizing capital preservation through defensive asset shifts and discretionary trading authority.

Shaun Aguilar is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and World Financial Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Aguilar is also involved in insurance sales, focusing on fixed indexed annuities. Trajan Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, endowments, and institutional investors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, with an investment process tailored to client objectives and informed by multiple analytical approaches.

Aaron Rosenthal is a financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC who holds the Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cain, Watters & Associates, he worked at Deloitte and held various roles including positions at Arvest Bank and the University of Central Arkansas. 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 investment solutions and incorporates affiliated banking and accounting resources into its service offerings.

Mark Theall is a financial advisor with Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC in Southlake, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience, including previous roles at Zable Freeman and Fidelity Investments. His background also includes several years in education and swim team management. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach combined with quantitative and qualitative manager analysis and offers a range of investment products and ongoing client communications.

Zachary Beckerley is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving with Merit Financial Advisors. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and Stratos Wealth Partners. He serves on the board of directors for Mazie's Mission, a nonprofit organization, where he reviews financials and assists with decision-making. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach utilizing centrally managed portfolios and customizable models overseen by an internal Investment Management team.

David York is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with various USAA entities since 2014, including USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property ownership as a landlord. USAA Investment Services Company serves USAA members and the general public by providing retirement-focused advice and referral services. The firm emphasizes retirement income planning and refers clients to Charles Schwab for investment products, operating primarily as a retirement-advice intermediary rather than a portfolio manager.

Michele Floyd is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. She currently serves as an advisor at CX Institutional, LLC and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, Empower Financial Services, Inc., and Personal Capital Advisors Corporation. CX Institutional serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a multi-strategy asset allocation approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various asset classes and supplements investment management with third-party technology for consolidated reporting and tax-efficient asset location.

Sydney Katzmark is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merit, Katzmark held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Global Wealth Advisors, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and HFS Wealth Management. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach with customizable portfolio models overseen by an internal Investment Management team.

Eric Lardner is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sales of fixed insurance products through Abundant Wealth Management Inc. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and pension clients, other advisors, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, actively manages portfolio risk through fundamental and technical analysis, and offers services such as financial planning, ERISA plan services, and ETF sub-advisory.

Matthew Klotsche is a financial advisor at Retirement Planners of America with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm in 2022, he worked for the San Diego Padres from 2015 to 2022. He has also been a partner in Protected Patriots, LLC, a business selling safety stickers and apparel, though the business is currently being wound down. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm follows an “Invest and Protect” approach that combines model portfolio allocations with tactical adjustments based on market indicators, maintaining a defensive posture to preserve capital.

Julie Denham is a financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Cain, Watters & Associates since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with administrative duties at Krum Feed & Supply LLC. Cain, Watters & Associates 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 a range of solutions including ERISA plan advisory, pooled trusts, unified managed accounts, and donor-advised fund management, supported by formal affiliations with banking and accounting entities.

Nancy Schilreff is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Brookstone Capital Management since 2018 and previously was employed with Client One Securities, LLC and Horter Investment Management. She is also Vice President of Schilreff & Associates, an insurance services business that provides life insurance, annuities, and long-term care policies tailored to client needs. Brookstone Capital Management offers fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and a variety of investment strategies, servicing clients through both direct management and sub-advisory relationships.

Arjun Swarup is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and has an academic background from NYU College of Arts and Sciences. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing managed account services within a fiduciary framework, including acting as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Charlotte Green is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to her advisory role, she worked for 18 years at Stanley Cleaners & Laundry. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.