James Torrey is a financial advisor at The Watchman Group, Inc. in Plano, TX, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at The Watchman Group since 2019, following a 35-year tenure at Cornerstone Advisory Corporation. The Watchman Group provides fee-only wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes customized, asset-allocation-driven portfolios using fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and employs primarily discretionary strategies with a range of investment tools and products.

Scott Schwitzer is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and LPL Financial. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning, incorporating retirement tax strategy, insurance coordination, and estate and legacy planning. The firm uses a combined technical and fundamental analysis approach and integrates tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning.

Salvador Sanchez is a financial advisor at View Capital RIA, LP in Dallas, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with View Capital since 2011 and previously worked at Vca Securities, LP. Sanchez serves on the board of Cuentas Ok Sapi de CV, a non-investment-related business based in Mexico City. View Capital RIA, LP manages approximately $1.82 billion for individuals, ultra-high-net-worth families, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers advisory and consulting services through two programs, employs both fundamental and technical security analysis, and provides discretionary and non-discretionary account management along with investment manager selection.

Craig Love is a financial advisor at Fulcrum Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and FulcrumIO. He has been associated with Fulcrum Equity Management, LLC since 2011. Fulcrum Equity Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual clients, employee benefit plans, and other registered investment advisers. The firm develops individualized investment strategies using both fundamental and technical analysis and offers sub-advisory services while maintaining fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA guidance.

Janet Griffith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at AssetBuilder, Inc. since 2017. Prior to joining AssetBuilder, she spent 15 years at Canyon Creek Baptist Church. AssetBuilder, Inc. is a nine-advisor, fee-only registered advisory firm managing approximately $813 million for about 700 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, following a long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategy grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizing institutional Dimensional Fund Advisors funds.

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 in Plano, TX. She holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to her role at Parkway, she was with Cabot Lodge Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, she is involved with the 4/4 School of Music. Parkway Wealth Management Group manages approximately $1.22 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, families, business owners, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable entities, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a holistic, personalized investment approach with diversified portfolios and offers portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, 401(k) plan advisory services, and ad hoc financial consulting.

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.

Brooke Chandler is a financial advisor at Bright Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Parkway C&A, LP and the City of The Colony. Bright Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $265 million for about 175 clients through a team of seven advisors, providing discretionary portfolio management with tailored asset-allocation models and continuous portfolio supervision.

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 experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC and has held prior roles at Raymond James and LPL Financial. He is also separately licensed as an independent insurance agent. Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC manages over $1.2 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, families, business owners, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable entities, and institutional clients. The firm employs a personalized investment approach using diversified portfolios and offers services including portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and 401(k) plan advisory.

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 Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Alden Investment Group with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Brookstone Wealth Advisors and Elevated Capital Advisors. Miles served in the Oklahoma National Guard as part of the U.S. Air Force from 2012 to 2018. Alden Investment Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning to individuals, other advisors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on customized asset allocations and fiduciary services for employer plans, supported by proprietary technology platforms for comprehensive portfolio management.