Kenichi Shoji is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at View Capital RIA, LP since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Stissing Lake Advisors from 2015 to 2017. Shoji is a director of Clear Markets North America, Inc., and an advisory board member of Active Allocator Holdings, LLC, both private companies where he contributes outside of regular business hours. View Capital RIA provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through programs focused on advisory, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm emphasizes portfolio construction via independent asset managers and routinely manages pooled investment vehicles to offer clients access to private equity, direct debt, and energy opportunities.

Chasity Chavez is a CFP® professional with three years of experience at Howard Financial Services, Ltd. She joined the firm in 2023 and previously worked at Money Concepts and Tru by Hilton. 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 uses a strategic asset allocation approach combined with fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to construct and monitor client portfolios.

Benjamin Campbell is a financial advisor at Lemnis Capital in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lemnis Capital, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Innovation Partners LLC. Outside of financial advising, his background includes roles in various industries such as printing and delivery services. Lemnis Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using model portfolios and customized asset allocations, supported by third-party platforms and strategists.

Gregory Mangelsdorf is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Howard Financial Services, Ltd. since 2019 and previously held roles at Atlas Wealth Advisors LLC and WFG Advisors, LP. He is based in Dallas, TX. Howard Financial Services, Ltd. is a fee-only wealth management firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers personalized investment management and financial planning, typically implementing strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes and managing most client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Benjamin Schmuhl is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management in Flower Mound, TX, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been active in the financial services industry since 2023, with prior experience at Ryan Everet Insurance and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, he was involved with Juicy Pig Barbecue for five years. GDS Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $1.8 billion in client assets through discretionary portfolio management and retirement-rollover guidance, using model portfolios supported by research from Raymond James.

Samuel Pokluda is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with GDS Wealth Management and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Fidelity Investments. GDS Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm employs model portfolios developed with research from Raymond James, focusing primarily on asset allocation across various securities.

Kathryn Hunteman is a financial advisor with ISC Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 31 years of industry experience, including roles at Institutional Securities Corp and State Farm. Hunteman also provides financial services training through Focus Tracks, offering education on life and health insurance, bank products, and mutual funds. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, and other institutional clients with financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and participant education. The firm offers a proprietary managed-account program and collaborates with sub-advisors while overseeing model portfolios ranging from Conservative Income to Aggressive Growth.

Derek Childs is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Howard Financial Services, Ltd. since 2009. The firm is a fee-only wealth management company that serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. Howard Financial Services offers personalized investment management and financial planning, typically implementing strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes and managing most client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Tommy Willams is a financial advisor with AssetBuilder, Inc., holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Southern Methodist University and Dew Wealth Management. AssetBuilder, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual clients and other account types. The firm employs a buy-and-hold strategy based on modern portfolio theory, focusing on diversified asset allocation and utilizing primarily Dimensional Fund Advisors funds in its portfolio management.

Frank Wilson is a financial advisor with ISC Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Institutional Securities Corp and ISC Advisors since 2017 and held prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, Wilson is involved in several business ventures including co-owning a jewelry design business and serving as membership chair for a regional business networking group. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and various institutions, managing over $1.6 billion in assets through a team of 27 advisors. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services, employing an investment approach that includes discretionary and non-discretionary management, diverse model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisors.

Candy Hawkins is a financial advisor at Astra Wealth Management Group with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of her advisory role, Hawkins is the director and owner of Page's House, an organization focused on educating teen mothers in basic living skills. Astra Wealth Management Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, managing $1.568 billion in assets. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that integrates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to build diversified portfolios using various investment vehicles and offers a subscription-based consulting service.

Kevin Gray is a financial advisor at Ascentis Wealth Management, LLC in Dallas, TX, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ayco Co., a Goldman Sachs company, RBC Capital Markets, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Gray is an owner of Ascentis Holdings, which controls Ascentis Wealth Management and related entities. Ascentis Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and corporate clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management using strategic and tactical asset allocation across various securities, managing assets both discretionarily and non-discretionarily.

Patrick Beaird is a financial advisor at Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Mr. Beaird has been with Beaird Harris since 1996 and also serves as president of Beaird Harris & Co. PC, a tax consulting firm, and North Dallas Fiduciaries, which provides bill paying services. Additionally, he is a shareholder and board member of Savant Capital Management. Beaird Harris Wealth Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and integrates tax-managed and alternative investments, leveraging its affiliation with a CPA firm and membership in the Zero Alpha Group.

Andrew Schmuhl is a financial advisor at GDS Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including SWMG, LLC and Strittmatter Wealth Management. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with Juicy Pig BBQ and the University of North Texas. GDS Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.28 billion in assets through a multi-advisor team of 15, utilizing model portfolios informed by Raymond James research and employing a range of equity and fixed income allocations.

Mikayla Born is a financial advisor at Lemnis Capital with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Lemnis Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, using model portfolios and customized asset allocation, and provides subscription-based financial planning memberships along with retirement plan consulting and participant education.

Bonnie Chadwick is a financial advisor at Paratus Financial, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Paratus Financial since 2004. Paratus Financial provides comprehensive, custom financial planning and portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, endowments, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach focused on buy-and-hold strategies, combining fiduciary investment advice with in-house tax expertise.

Cody Mason is a financial advisor at Worth Asset Management in Dallas, TX, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience with prior roles at Fidelity Investments and Fairway Legacy Advisors. Worth Asset Management provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of security analysis methods and outside managers to tailor portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with regular reviews aligned to client objectives.

Stephen Engels is a CFP® certificant with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with CMG Wealth Management and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. Engels serves as a trustee for a family insurance trust and holds ownership in related investment entities. CMG Wealth Management serves individuals, non-profits, corporations, and other business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and due diligence reports on private investments. The firm uses a blend of fundamental and technical analysis combined with modern portfolio theory to tailor investment strategies to each client's objectives and risk tolerance.

Helen Conley is a financial advisor at Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Westwood Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family business, Solely Foster, and is licensed as an independent insurance agent. Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management using a personalized investment approach with portfolios diversified across multiple asset classes and strategies.

Jaime Palmer Jr. is a financial advisor at View Capital RIA, LP with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with View Capital since 2006 and previously worked at Vca Securities, LP. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Blue Jay Wireless, LLC as a consultant and shareholder, and serves as a manager and board member for Alive Fitness and Wellness Group. View Capital RIA provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and oversight, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and frequently forms pooled investment vehicles to access private equity and other alternative opportunities.