Mark Connell is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Regal Investment Advisors, Aion Retirement, and Gateway Church. Financial & Tax Architects specializes in discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly those nearing or in retirement. The firm uses proprietary investment strategies primarily involving ETFs and individual securities, offering customized portfolios managed with monthly reviews and rebalancing.

Jacinta Thompson is a financial advisor with Balefire, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and LPL Financial LLC. She also serves as Vice President of Retirement Solutions at Fuse Partners, LLC, where she consults clients on retirement plans. Balefire serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA-focused corporate solutions. The firm utilizes a team-based investment process with an Investment Committee that develops model portfolios using a core-plus-tactical approach and licensed third-party research.

William Harrigan is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC, based in Frisco, TX. He has 21 years of industry experience and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2006. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and trustees or plan sponsors of pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Toni Lee is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2008. Ms. Lee has a minority ownership interest in Tectonic Financial, Inc., a publicly traded company with several financial industry affiliates, and also holds ownership stakes in three entities related to Cain, Watters & Associates that provide business-specific services for clients. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm combines multiple investment programs with CPA and tax services and maintains a formal affiliation with a banking institution and related entities.

John Vaclavik is a CFP® with seven years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Oak Harvest Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, Vaclavik is an insurance agent with Oak Harvest Insurance Services. Quotient Wealth Partners advises individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, serving a range of clients from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services with tailored investment programs that use ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and third-party managers, supported by a mix of fundamental and cyclical analysis.

Michael Forner is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Dallas, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2016. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofit, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed account programs through an open-architecture platform and features unique operational capabilities, including custody services and municipal bond strategies co-advised with Franklin Templeton Group.

Michael Manna is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. since 2014 and 2019, respectively. He serves as a board member on the Legacy Family Court Foundation, a nonprofit focused on addiction rehabilitation and family reunification. BOK Financial Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients with non-discretionary, fee-based investment management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program, combining advisor-led client communication with research-driven asset allocation and manager selection.

John Howle is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and USCA Securities, where he has been involved since 2014. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, employing a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives.

Sabrina Baker is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked with various entities within the Navy Federal financial network since 2014. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm uses managed advisory programs featuring third-party portfolio managers and supports layered investment solutions alongside a digital automated ETF portfolio product.

Nicolas Boda is a financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Cain, Watters, he worked at KPMG from 2022 to 2024 and has experience with Baylor University and Marcus High School. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple investment platforms and offers specialized services including ERISA plan advisory and practice transition support for dentists.

Michael Goolsby II is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. He has one year of industry experience and currently works in Irving, TX. His prior work includes roles with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and various positions outside the financial industry. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and managed account programs primarily through a platform relationship with Envestnet. The firm operates alongside broker‑dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Patrick Strodtman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently an advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Edelman Financial Engines, Gwfs Equities (Empower Retirement), and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He is also the founder and owner of Strodtman Wealth Management, an independent advisory and insurance practice. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party and proprietary strategies, managing assets using a combination of active and passive models with a focus on risk management and tax efficiency.

Tim Edwards is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera since 2000 and also owns PSE Wealth Management and Prospera Life & Annuity, Inc., through which he provides financial planning and insurance products. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Britton London II is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at MML Investors Services LLC, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has been employed by DoorDash and Lowe's Retail Company. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union and other clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services primarily through managed advisory programs with third-party portfolio managers. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer roles affiliated with a banking and credit-union group, providing clients with both advisory and commission-based options.

Kathleen Rentz is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Advisory Solutions Group, where she has worked for one year. Her prior experience includes roles at CS Planning Corp., Global Financial Private Capital, LLC, and Thayer & Co. Additionally, she worked with an organization called Dancing Angels for six years. Advisory Solutions Group serves retail clients through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and provides turnkey business and back-office services to other registered investment advisory firms. The firm uses a combination of quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with regular client reviews.

Dax Williamson is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Summit Financial Group Inc. and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of Compass Community Credit Union and owns a junior drag racing team, Williamson Racing. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing over $14 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory and third-party platforms.

Jeffrey Carroll is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 11 years at Robert W. Baird and over a year at LPL Financial LLC. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a combination of artificial intelligence tools and fundamental analysis through its AIQ model portfolios and separately managed account strategies, tailored to different account sizes and client needs.

David Carl is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience and is affiliated with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. He has held roles at Geneos Wealth Management since 2013, with prior experience at Professional Wealth Management Group and Pro Wealth PLLC. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and referrals to third-party money managers through various programs, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and tactical investment strategies.

Christopher Mohring is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, Morgan Stanley, and other firms. Quotient Wealth Partners advises individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services, using tailored investment programs that incorporate ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and third-party managers.

Mark Walsh is a financial advisor at True North Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 2 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at BMO Wealth Management, Westwood Wealth Management, Westwood Holdings, and Tolleson Wealth Management. True North Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, endowments, and institutions with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, bottom-up investment approach focused on value-oriented strategies combined with passive indexed ETFs, SMAs, and alternative investments, organizing portfolios across four Functional Asset Classes.