Curtis Williams is a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Addison, TX, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. He has nine years of industry experience, all with CliftonLarsonAllen since 2017 except for a one-year gap in 2016-2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a professional educator and grader for the CFA Institute. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors provides wealth advisory and asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm combines RIA fiduciary services with broker-dealer and insurance activities and employs a multidisciplinary planning approach supported by its parent firm, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

Sergio Nunez is a financial advisor at Ally Invest Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Zions Bancorporation. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management mainly to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based and virtual services. The firm uses model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory with multiple risk tiers, offering solutions that range from ETF-based Robo Portfolios to advisor-delivered personal advice.

Kenia Jones is a financial advisor at Balefire, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and LPL Financial. Jones has also worked for the Legislative Counsel Bureau. Balefire, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a core-and-tactical investment approach, offering discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning through a platform with approximately $2 billion in regulatory assets.

Nicholas Moore is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisor Resource Council, where he has worked since 2022, following roles at Artemis Capital Advisers, LP and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a senior trader for AIQ Asset Management. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of artificial intelligence tools and fundamental analysis in actively managed strategies delivered through model portfolios and separately managed accounts.

Justin Brown is a financial advisor at Grimes & Company with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Mercer Advisors, Capital Investment Advisors, Genesis Asset Management, and Score Sports. Grimes & Company Wealth Management serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, pension plans, and government entities. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning, employing proprietary research and a variety of investment strategies across multiple asset types.

Nathan Ohlinger is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2025 and previously spent 12 years at The Northern Trust Company. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages IMAGE Studios, a health and wellness franchise in build-out, and is a minority owner of Chuck Warner & Associates, LLC, a commercial real estate investment and management firm. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients with wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning, and administrative services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes allocations to independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private funds, alongside proprietary tax and back-office services.

Jay Doshi is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. based in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working with the City of Fort Worth since 2004. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers multiple investment program structures and combines advisory services with commissionable brokerage and insurance products.

James Copeland is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisory Services Network since 2018 and previously held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Strategic Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in annuities and life insurance and serves as president of Copeland Way LLC, a service company for business income, expenses, and taxes. Advisory Services Network is an enterprise firm serving individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm’s network of 208 independent advisers manages approximately $8.6 billion in client assets, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a variety of investment strategies and implementation options.

Robert Reece is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm leverages third-party methodologies and proprietary models, and its integration within the Principal Financial Group family allows access to a range of affiliated financial products and services.

David Hoppess is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Thoppess Ventures LLC, a personal operating company for independent contractor business. Concurrent Investment Advisors provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm serves over 10,000 clients through a team of approximately 161 advisors and manages about $9.9 billion in client assets using customized portfolios and a long-term investment approach.

Sarah Pais is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Advisor Resource Council (formerly 360 Wealth Management, LLC) since 2016 and also maintains a role with LPL Financial, LLC since 2015. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises by offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs actively managed strategies that integrate artificial intelligence with fundamental analysis across various asset classes and provides both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management options.

Grant Brown is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisor Resource Council since 2016 and previously operated Rlbrown Financial, Inc. from 2011 to 2016. Brown also maintains a longstanding affiliation with LPL Financial. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes actively managed strategies that combine artificial intelligence tools with traditional fundamental analysis across a range of portfolio options.

Michael Bernier is a financial advisor with Balefire, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 license and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at VisionPoint Advisory Group LLC, Merrill, and Bank of America N.A. He is also involved as a financial wellness coach through Fuse Partners LLC. Balefire, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and business entities, offering discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning with a core-and-tactical investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee.

Andrew Watts is a CFP® professional based in Dallas, TX, with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., where he has worked for five years, and has prior experience at various firms affiliated with Cetera since 2025. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through portfolio management, financial planning, and a managed retirement plan platform. The firm operates primarily via a network of CPA firms and registered Advisor Representatives, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets across about 164 advisors and 7,500 clients as of December 31, 2025.

Katherine Whittelsey is a financial advisor at Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and First National Bank of Omaha. Quotient Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and investment management services. The firm uses diversified portfolios with low-cost ETFs, individual securities, mutual funds, options, third-party managers, and alternative investments, employing tax-aware strategies and ongoing monitoring across client accounts.

William Reaves is a financial advisor at BOK Financial Securities, Inc. in Grapevine, TX, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for TIAA and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services from 2016 to 2024. BOK Financial Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, institutions, and government entities. The firm offers non-discretionary, fee-based investment management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program, combining quantitative and qualitative research with tailored asset allocation strategies.

Jared Davis is a financial advisor at Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive limited partner in commercial real estate investments through Richmond Product Partners LLC. Quotient Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm employs diversified portfolios using low-cost ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, applying tax-aware strategies and utilizing multiple custodians and technology platforms to manage held-away accounts.

Ricardo Lima is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a passive investor in a sushi restaurant and is involved in private investment vehicles alongside his advisory work. Concurrent Investment Advisors operates at enterprise scale with approximately 161 advisors serving over 10,000 clients and managing about $9.9 billion in assets. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement services, employing a long-term, customized investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Michael Mikeska is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Raymond James Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including C.C. Young and the YMCA of Metro Dallas Foundation. Concurrent Investment Advisors provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, managing approximately $9.9 billion in client assets across discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

William Thomas is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, LLC since 2002 and joined Advisor Resource Council in 2024. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Sulphur Bend Land Partners, focusing on tax preparation and accounting. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises by providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs actively managed strategies that combine artificial intelligence tools with fundamental analysis across various portfolio types, including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and options-based techniques.