Most people I work with are in the strongest earning years of their life. The accounts are growing, and there's finally room to build something that lasts. What's missing is a plan that ties it together. One of you probably runs the money, tracks the accounts, and quietly carries the pressure of getting it right. The other trusts that it's handled and wants to understand it without becoming the expert. Both of those jobs matter, and I work for both of you. The work is simple to describe and hard to do well. We decide how much to save and where, how to sequence Roth and traditional dollars, how to handle equity compensation or a concentrated stock position, and how to invest tax-efficiently while you still have decades of compounding ahead. You get one written plan that says exactly what you own, why you own it, and what changes under what conditions. I'm a CFA charterholder and a CFP® professional, and I'm fee-only. I don't sell products or earn commissions. The only way I get paid is by you, which means my advice answers to you and no one else. Working in the investment industry since 2007, I watched many people get sold instead of served. I started Financial Empowerment to be different. As a devoted Christ-follower I believe helping people steward their finances is a serious calling. The ideas that actually build wealth aren't complicated once someone explains them plainly. Spend less than you earn. Diversify. Make the big decisions on purpose instead of by default. I dislike it when people can't explain things simply, and believe in transparent communication. If that's already how you think about money, we'll get along. Schedule a call and tell me what you're trying to figure out. No pitch, no obligation.

David Cannon is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with seven years of experience in financial advising and accounting. He is the sole advisor at David Rhodes Cannon, C.P.A., LLC, a firm he has led since 2023, following eight years at Cain Watters & Associates, LLC. David Rhodes Cannon, C.P.A., LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and accounting and tax-preparation services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses written investment policy statements to document client objectives and constraints and emphasizes well-diversified investment strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Stephen Cross is the sole advisor at Cross Financial Strategies, LLC, an independent firm based in Prosper, Texas. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience, including work at LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains a limited insurance agent activity. Cross Financial Strategies provides discretionary asset management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities, with specialized services in ERISA plan management and pension consulting. The firm employs tailored investment programs utilizing Modern Portfolio Theory along with long- and short-term strategies, including options and derivatives, and it permits the use of margin and borrowing in managed accounts.

Venkataraghu Komari is a financial advisor at Tusker Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial, Mass Mutual Dallas, and opes One Advisors. Komari also serves as a licensed insurance agent and acts as an agent for an electronic estate planning firm. Tusker Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized and automated portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, educational seminars, and electronic estate-planning referrals, employing a variety of investment strategies with regular monitoring and documented investment policies.

Adam Morse is a financial advisor at Fortify Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at AssetBuilder from 2014 to 2025. Fortify Financial LLC is a registered investment adviser that offers integrated portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, endowments, and businesses. The firm focuses on long-only portfolio construction using exchange-traded funds and individual securities when appropriate, applying modern portfolio theory alongside fundamental and cyclical analysis.

Kelley Douglas is a financial advisor at StoneBridge Wealth Management, LLC in Frisco, TX, with 27 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with StoneBridge since 2008. StoneBridge Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing primarily passive and evidence-based mutual funds and ETFs, with significant use of Dimensional Fund Advisors funds.

Jace Prows is a financial advisor with Luminary Wealth Advisors in McKinney, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Luminary Wealth Advisors, he worked at Alpha Cubed Investments and Beacon Pointe Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Prows owns Luminary Cabins LLC, a property management company. Luminary Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals and corporate clients. The firm primarily uses a passive, asset-class-based investment approach with index funds and ETFs, while also incorporating fundamental and technical analysis as needed.

Christopher Neudecker is a financial advisor at In-Christ Asset Management, LLC in Plano, TX, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials. Besides his advisory work, he has been a software contractor since 2012 and serves as a software leader at BHG since 2022. In-Christ Asset Management is an independent, state-registered advisor providing discretionary asset management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and certain institutions. The firm serves a small client base with tailored investment programs that use technical and charting analysis, offering flexibility through discretionary authority and a performance-based fee option for qualified clients.

Jonathan Mazur is a financial advisor with Luke Financial Company, LLC in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Zachary Financial, LLC and Luke Financial Company LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he operates JUNGLETREK, a career services firm, and is involved in the sale of life, health, and annuity insurance products as an owner and insurance agent at Zachary Financial, LLC. Luke Financial Company provides investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high net worth clients. The firm employs a range of strategies including discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and educational seminars, and distinguishes itself by integrating insurance services and utilizing borrowing and derivatives in managed accounts.

Hi, I’m Brian, Founder and Financial Planner at Safe Landing Financial. I started Safe Landing Financial to serve as a one-stop, fee-only financial planning firm for tech professionals who want to plan for a work optional future. I believe you deserve advice from a fiduciary who puts your best interests first. The name Safe Landing Financial was inspired by my love of travel, the idea of reaching your financial destination safely, and a desire to help others navigate complex financial decisions. With more than a decade of experience in financial planning and investment management, I’ve seen how disconnected saving, investing, tax planning, retirement, insurance, and estate planning can feel without thoughtful coordination. My goal is to bring those pieces together into a clear, actionable strategy that helps you move forward with confidence. Many of the people I work with are employed at large technology companies like Dell Technologies. They’re often facing complex decisions around RSUs, 401(k)s, deferred compensation, and planning for a work optional future. Here are a few common questions I help clients work through: • How do I handle equity compensation and bonuses without getting crushed by taxes? • Am I taking advantage of the advanced planning opportunities available to me? • How do I balance enjoying life now with saving tax-efficiently for the future? Here’s what you can expect when we work together: • Confidence: Gain clarity on your full financial picture. My planning process ensures you’re on track and fully understand where you stand. • Expertise: I make complex financial decisions easier to understand and take action. I specialize in guiding high-earning tech executives through their financial journey. • Customization: Your plan evolves with your life, not a cookie-cutter approach. I help connect the dots from where you are today to where you want to be. When I’m not working on financial plans or managing portfolios, I’m usually traveling with my wife and our 5-pound Maltipoo, Lorelei, searching for the best barbecue or a fresh ocean breeze. If you're a tech professional ready to take control of your finances and plan for a work optional future, I’d love to hear your story.

Costa Tzotzis is a financial advisor at CST Financial Advisory LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to founding CST Financial Advisory in 2022, he worked at Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. and Cape Securities, Inc. for a combined total of over 20 years. CST Financial Advisory LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients through ongoing portfolio management and access to third-party model portfolios and advisers. The firm employs multiple analytical methods across a range of strategies and integrates external model marketplaces and alternative investment options in its approach.

John Shao is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Summitas Investment Management LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to joining Summitas, he led his own firm, John Shao Portfolio Management, Inc., for 12 years and worked at Eudaimonia Partners, LLC for four years. Summitas Investment Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individuals and high net worth clients, including retirement account guidance. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-driven approach using exchange-traded funds, individual stocks, and bonds, with a focus on long-term investment horizons and customized portfolio allocations.

Gregory Schmitz is a financial advisor with Copiam Wealth Management, LLC in The Colony, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Copiam Wealth Management since 2014. Outside of advising, he works as an independent insurance agent. Copiam Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional clients. The firm employs an evidence-based, multifactor investment approach using low-cost, globally diversified funds and offers additional services such as financial planning, pension consulting, and educational workshops.

Johnny Kang is a financial advisor at Prestonwood Capital Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with NFPSI since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Kang is involved in commercial real estate brokerage in Denver. Prestonwood Capital Management, LLC is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial advisory services, emphasizing customized asset allocation and fundamental security analysis tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Matthew Willis is a financial advisor at Visionary Wealth Management LLC in Frisco, TX, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Avanade, NCC Group, and Solutionary/NTT Security. Visionary Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individual clients, focusing on retirement and taxable accounts. The firm primarily invests in individual equities, CDs, and municipal and corporate debt, using subscription research services to guide investment decisions and tailoring services to each client's needs.

Edison Noboa is a financial advisor at Eagle Wealth Management, Inc. in McKinney, TX, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. In addition to his advisory role, Noboa is employed as a Benefits Analyst at the University of California Office of the President. Eagle Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis and employs diverse investment instruments, tailoring strategies to each client’s objectives.

Eric Edwards is a financial advisor at SurePath Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Bison Advisors and Truadvice, LLC. Edwards also owns Edwards Financial Strategies, where he is an insurance agent involved in the sale of insurance products. SurePath Wealth Management provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management through model portfolios and third-party TAMP relationships.

Vj Arjan is a financial advisor at ConCap LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as a Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Torchmark Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Arjan maintains a personal blog unrelated to finance. ConCap LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, by providing asset management alongside financial and estate-planning services. The firm applies fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build tailored portfolios, focusing on active management through ongoing monitoring and client communication.

Steven Schlegel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Schlegel Dunn LLC, where he has worked since 2025, following a 20-year tenure at Commonwealth Financial Network. Schlegel is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a portion of his time to insurance sales and implementation. Schlegel Dunn LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $279 million across about 154 client relationships. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios primarily composed of ETFs and low-cost mutual funds, offering discretionary management and comprehensive financial planning through a three-advisor team.

Stephen Chambers is a financial advisor with Linch Financial, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linch Financial since 2013 and has prior experience with Retirement Rescue Advisors LLC and Verity Medical Services. Chambers is also co-owner and CEO of Physicians Network LLC, which provides products and programs to support physicians' practices, and co-owner of SBC Benefits LLC, offering benefits solutions to small business owners. Linch Financial offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and limited financial planning to individuals and business entities, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis, cyclical methods, and both long- and short-term trading strategies, including derivatives and short selling.