Allison Patella is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Hightower Advisors since 2023. Prior to joining Hightower, she worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with the Lone Star Field Hockey Club for over a decade. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes multi-manager solutions, manager selection, and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies supported by proprietary research.

Kalita Blessing is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She previously worked at Quest Capital Management Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Kalita is based in Dallas, TX. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory services that include financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory to build globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios through a range of investment vehicles and offers specialized services such as retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory.

Irfan Dossani is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Dallas, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at 360 Wealth Management, LLC and LPL Financial, and he has maintained his own CPA practice since 2005. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, investment management, and practice-support services. The firm offers various program structures and discretionary portfolio management through its Investment Management and Research team.

Andrew Khalaf is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Dallas, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Hightower since 2025. Prior to joining Hightower, Khalaf held positions at Charles Schwab and has academic experience at Southern Methodist University and Baylor University. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with an emphasis on manager selection, multi-manager solutions, and access to proprietary and third-party investment managers.

Asha Shetty is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with six years of industry experience. She has been associated with Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2020 and also serves as an Agency Director at Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., where she manages a team of agents specializing in Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Additionally, she participates in a local professional networking group focused on business development and education. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ami Doshi is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower in 2020, Ami held roles at Frontier Investment Management Co and participated in nonprofit-related activities at the Communities Foundation of Texas. She also has experience with social ventures through Inclusive Planet Technologies and Milaap Social Ventures USA. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research in portfolio construction.

Erik Linstrom is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining NewEdge in 2024, he spent 14 years with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. He is also the founder of Fortis Wealth Advisors, through which he provides advisory services. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and advisory program services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized manager oversight.

Tracey Gledhill is a CFP® professional affiliated with Hightower Advisors with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. Her prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Sanctuary Advisors, and Merrill. Hightower provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, leveraging both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Arnolds Grava is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and concurrently operates The DI Center, LLC, an insurance brokerage specializing in disability, life, annuities, health, long-term care, group, and critical illness insurance. Additionally, he is the founder and owner of My PFTM, a personal financial task management software developed to support the sales process. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and custom strategies, with a notable focus on plan sponsors and participants, supported by firm-level affiliations and a range of custody and product arrangements.

Christopher Houghton is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors, Lake Point Advisory Group, TD Ameritrade, and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a variety of program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

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.

Juan Hernandez is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. based in Dallas, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, TCBI Securities, Texas Capital Bank, Wells Fargo, Regions Bank, and BBVA Compass Insurance Agency. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers access to various managed account programs and portfolio management strategies on the Passageway platform, supported by a large team of advisors and affiliated entities.

Christian Hudnall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, Hudnall serves as an officer of the Dallas A&M Club and holds the treasurer position on the board of directors for the Coppell Chamber of Commerce. Park Avenue Securities LLC operates as a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser under The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with a range of brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services.

Rawles Bell is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Benchmark Private Wealth Management, Innovation Partners, and Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, where he also acts as an insurance agent. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, implementing strategies primarily through allocations to third-party independent managers selected via a proprietary due-diligence process. The firm offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, outsourced CIO solutions, and sponsors proprietary investment vehicles.

Qiliang Zhu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He is also the founder and president of Dream Alliance, Inc., a consulting and marketing services firm that assists business clients in reaching their customers. Zhu has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has worked in the financial services industry since 2004. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios, catering to both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Joe Foster is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameritas Advisory Services, Canvas Financial, and multiple financial and insurance firms dating back to 1987. In addition to his advisory work, Foster serves on the Strategic Impact board, a Christian ministry, and assists business owners with exit planning. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and custom investment strategies, with a notable focus on fiduciary advice and plan consulting for retirement plan sponsors and participants.

Christina Angelo is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Commonwealth since 2021 and also maintains a role at Day Reps, LLC since 2017. Previously, she was involved with C. Angelo Designs, Inc. and gnomadic boutique, inc. from 2013 to 2017. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while enabling affiliated advisors to operate under their own brands.

Kirk Barrett is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Farther. His prior roles include positions at Silver Lake Capital Management, Malleck Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, Fisher Investments, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Capital. Outside of his advisory work, he is a Gift Planner for the Lutheran Foundation of Southwest, focusing on legacy and charitable gift planning. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform, offering discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations for private investment funds. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory with bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic model portfolios, primarily investing in ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Steven Wisdom is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Dallas, TX. He has been associated with Commonwealth since 1989 and has operated Swisdom Financial since 2000. Outside of advisory work, he is also a notary public. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports its advisors with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management services, while offering various discretionary and customized investment program options.

Eric Doan is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He has held roles in several insurance and estate planning-related businesses, including managing Doan Insurance Group, LLC, and involvement with LegacyShield Solutions, Inc. and inheritguard, LLC. His outside activities include work in estate planning education and client communications. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing access to proprietary and third-party investment models through discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.