Janet Griffith is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AssetBuilder, Inc. since 2017. Prior to joining AssetBuilder, she was affiliated with Canyon Creek Baptist Church for 15 years. AssetBuilder provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a buy-and-hold, asset-allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on diversification primarily through Dimensional Fund Advisors products and maintaining disciplined portfolio oversight.

Henry Henderson is a financial advisor with ISC Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Institutional Securities Corp since 2001 and has been with ISC Advisors since 2013. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, participant education, and limited-scope advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.54 billion in assets and utilizes a range of model portfolios, mutual funds, and ETFs, with oversight maintained by an Investment Committee.

David Ackerman is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ackerman Capital Advisors, LLC since 2002 and is based in Dallas, TX. Ackerman Capital Management serves individuals, families, charitable entities, corporations, and certain retirement plans through separately managed portfolios, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm distinguishes itself by sponsoring and advising private investment partnerships, including vehicles targeting closed-end municipal fund exposures and multi-strategy digital-asset funds, alongside its separate-account business.

Brian Haselden is a ChFC® credentialed advisor at ISC Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Doucet Asset Management and Institutional Securities Corp since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Haselden operates a fixed life insurance brokerage serving non-ISC licensed agents. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate plans, and institutions, managing approximately $1.6 billion in assets through 27 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and provides advisory models via the Empower platform.

Elizabeth Rauschmayer is a financial advisor with Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has one year of industry experience, including prior work at Cabot Lodge Securities, LLC. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved with the 4/4 School of Music. Parkway Wealth Management Group manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets for individuals, families, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, financial consulting, and 401(k) plan services through a goal-based approach utilizing in-house and third-party asset allocation models.

Jennifer Vendryes is a financial advisor at Eagle Financial Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation. Her prior work includes four years at Methodist Medical Center and over two decades at Silver Tree Financial. Eagle Financial Advisors, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and other business entities by providing portfolio management and selection or solicitation of third-party managers. The firm manages approximately $113 million in assets, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, using quantitative techniques, third-party research, and client-specific investment policies.

Holly Lansidel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Burford Brothers, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Burford Brothers since 2021 and previously held roles in consulting and the food service industry. Burford Brothers serves individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, and financial consulting. The firm offers tailored investment advice across various asset classes and operates a multi-family office division for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Grant Winger is a financial advisor at Insight Wealth Partners in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group and various self-employed positions. Insight Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses by providing financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm employs a blend of Modern Portfolio Theory–based asset allocation and satellite strategies, including a Synthetic Equity Portfolio, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Mark Stegman is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Insight Wealth Partners since 2021. He previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Stegman Honey, a small-scale beekeeping and honey production business. Insight Wealth Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a blend of Modern Portfolio Theory–based asset allocation and tactical strategies, offers a Synthetic Equity Portfolio approach, and conducts due diligence on third-party managers while maintaining ongoing client engagement.

Paula Allgood is a financial advisor at Beaird Harris with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC since 1996 and Beaird Harris, PLLC since 1993. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Vice President at Beaird Harris & Co. PC, focusing on tax consulting and preparation. 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 based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with recent expansions into alternative investments and tax-managed strategies.

Max Rockwell is a financial advisor with Ascentis Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Org Partners Asset Management, Golden State Asset Management, WealthShield LLC, and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. He is involved in overseeing investments related to wealth management businesses through Golden State Asset Management and as a partner at CCDML Ventures Group LLC. Ascentis Asset Management provides investment strategy and portfolio modeling services primarily to other investment advisers, Unified Management Account programs, and third-party platforms. The firm focuses on model portfolio construction using various analytical methods and licenses its investment models and algorithms rather than directly managing retail client accounts.

Charles Evans is a financial advisor at Astra Wealth Management Group in Plano, TX, with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Evans Wealth LLC, an investment-related business he owns and operates. Astra Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.3 billion using a long-term investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to build portfolios tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

John Darden is a financial advisor with Astra Wealth Management Group in Plano, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent providing fixed insurance advice based on client needs. Astra Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $1.3 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles including options and structured products.

Tyler Hastings is a CFP® with six years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Merrill Lynch. In addition to his advisory role, he is separately licensed as an independent insurance agent. Parkway Wealth Management Group manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets for a diverse clientele including individuals, families, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party model portfolios across various asset classes, with most accounts managed on a discretionary basis and regularly reviewed.

Norbert Butkus is a financial advisor with Generational Wealth Advisors in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Talis Advisory Services, LLC since 2017 and previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Indian Creek Home Owners Association. Generational Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and risk-management advice to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-team advisory model and emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Marques Miles is a financial advisor at Alden Investment Group with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Brookstone Wealth Advisors and Elevated Capital Advisors. Miles also owns Pathways Retirement Advisors, an insurance, retirement, and investment planning business. Alden Investment Group serves individual clients, retirement plans, non-profits, other advisors, and pooled vehicles. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory and fiduciary services, and standalone financial planning, using a proprietary asset allocation platform combined with third-party managers and technology integrations.

John Vann is a financial advisor at Vann Equity Management LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and joined Vann Equity Management in 2019 following prior roles at Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC and Level Four Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in ownership of several personal property entities in Bulgaria. Vann Equity Management LLC is an SEC-registered firm with a team of five advisors managing approximately $231 million for individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a mix of model-based and bespoke investment strategies, leveraging quantitative, macro, technical, and fundamental analysis, and utilizes both individual equity and ETF allocations alongside sub-advisory relationships for real-estate-focused investments.

Daniel Proulx is a financial advisor at ISC Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has worked at ISC Advisors since 2013 and is also affiliated with Institutional Securities Corp since 2007. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and participant education. The firm manages approximately $1.54 billion in assets and provides a proprietary managed-account program along with model portfolios overseen by an investment committee.

Stephen Engro is an investment advisor with Beacon Financial Group in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has served in various roles at Kestra Advisory and Beacon Retirement Planning Services since the late 1990s. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages several real estate-related businesses. Beacon Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement, and trust consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and incorporates Independent Managers alongside traditional investments.

Nicholas Blankl is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Consilium Wealth Advisory, LLC since 2015 and is also affiliated with Black Oak Investment Management Company, where he provides retirement plan advisory services. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the International Leadership Academy, a French language immersion school, where he oversees financial management and long-term strategy. Consilium Wealth Advisory is a fee-based firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities with portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fiduciary approach and utilizes both quantitative and qualitative analysis to construct portfolios, including its discretionary equity-focused "Consilium Core" strategy.