Steve Luong is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also operates as a CPA providing tax preparation services. Transamerica Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement investment strategies and operates an integrated retirement plan ecosystem with affiliated entities.

Nkiruka Lazz Onyenobi is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment, Raymond James & Associates, Regions Bank, and Woodforest National Bank prior to joining Hightower in 2025. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, emphasizing manager selection and multi-manager solutions across discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Joel Williams is a financial advisor with SPC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he provides general accounting services and prepares financial statements for Van's Kitchen in Dallas, TX. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with a structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies to provide a range of fiduciary and non-fiduciary services.

Jesse Hill is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Mesquite, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities in 2020, he worked at Axcent Networks and held academic positions at Tarleton State University and Florida Atlantic University. Hill also engages in life insurance sales and financial services through a separate business activity. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, with a distinctive history of incorporating market-timing and momentum-based strategies within its program suite.

Sydney Hacker is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Prior to joining Mercer, Sydney held roles at Sanctuary Securities, Fidelity Investments, Equitable Advisors, and gained diverse experience including positions outside finance such as at Dillard's and Baylor University. Sydney has also been involved with Dahlia Bar & Bistro and Heliwagon. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, utilizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor tilts and a variety of investment vehicles, and offers specialized services and client education programs.

Michael Kolacz is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2023 and previously spent seven years at International Assets Advisory, LLC. Kolacz is also an independent contractor assisting clients with estate planning documents and consulting on college tuition negotiation. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs both strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolio strategies across passive and active investments, serving clients through various advisory platforms and third-party manager programs.

Rekeveia Dabney is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, SwipeJobs, and RemX, as well as a period as a stay-at-home mom. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated services utilize proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, delivered within plan lineups selected by sponsors.

Philip Merrifield is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Merrifield’s background also includes four years at Wheaton College. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios to guide asset allocation and retirement planning, primarily focusing on non-discretionary investment solutions.

Burt Snover is a ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC. He has held roles at Brokers International Financial Services, Fund Architects, and Foresight Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Comp Edge Financial, a wholesaling and insurance marketing firm. Integrity Alliance is a large advisor network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Zachary Egbert is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at GWN Securities Inc. since 2012. He is also the managing partner of Egbert Wealth Management, which is noted as an investment-related side business maintained for tax purposes. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, incorporating both discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Bradley Mickelson is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at Spectrum Advisors, Fisher Investments, and Barrow Hanley Global Investors. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory, with a focus on multi-factor tilts, low-cost index vehicles, and tax management.

Michael Putnam is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at GWFS Equities, MWA Financial Services Inc, and Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of his advisory role, he provides transportation services as an Uber driver during non-business hours. Empower Advisory Group offers financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select retail clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, delivering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Bradley Epstein is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Epstein & Kolacz Wealth Management since 2006 and maintains a CPA practice through Epstein & Company PC. Epstein is also involved in tax preparation and consulting services with EB Tax Advisors PLLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various platforms.

Tamaris Conkleton is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including NextEra Energy, RegEd, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck. Outside the financial sector, she was involved with Perfume & Heels between 2018 and 2019. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and manages multiple platforms, serving clients from large institutional investors to sovereign wealth funds.

Gregory Parsons is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Forney, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a lighting distribution business and provides consulting services through his own LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research-based modeling and tax-efficient strategies to develop personalized, written recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through its advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Lauren Lattig is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2019. She has six years of industry experience and previously worked for Claire's from 2007 to 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages Vintage & Lace, a retail store selling clothing, home décor, candles, and jewelry in Greenville, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lori Walker is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services, and Comerica Bank. In addition to her advisory role, she maintains an online blog called Touch of Organized, which is not related to investment and is managed outside of securities trading hours. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by both internal research and external partnerships.

Naomi Rhodes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She currently works at Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has been since 2016. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Joseph Oreskovich is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rowlett, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2025. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including roles at First Baptist Church Rowlett and Prestonwood Baptist Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Derek Alfinito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockwall, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. He also has experience in the hospitality industry with Adelphia Restaurant and Lounge. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.