Timothy Akers is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience currently with Mission Wealth Management, LP. He has previously worked with Raymond James Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Investments. Akers serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the nonprofit A Small Miracle Foundation, assisting with budgeting for childcare support. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients through customized wealth management and financial planning. The firm employs long-term, tax-aware strategies with diverse investment options and offers risk management services including insurance placement.

Donald Hubbard is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisor Resource Council since 2016. He has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a deacon at NorthSide Baptist Church in Weatherford, TX. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs actively managed strategies combining artificial intelligence tools with fundamental analysis across various asset classes and offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management.

Derek Draper is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Plano, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Simplicity Wealth and Simplicity Guardian in 2025, he worked with the Jal Dennis Group and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Lake Lavon Camp & Retreat Center, is a managing director of Global Athletic Impact, participates in the Wylie Sports Hall of Honor selection committee, produces local high school football internet broadcasts, and occasionally fills in as a supply speaker for church services. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, as well as various overlays such as tax optimization. It combines advisory services with technology and operational solutions for advisors, operating a third-party asset management platform with multiple model managers.

Brad Sanders is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Tectonic Advisors LLC and has previously worked at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC and III To I Financial Management Research, L.P. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Sanders is a semi-professional musician, performing approximately 10 hours per month during evenings or weekends. Tectonic Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs a proprietary investment process focused on diversified, ETF-heavy allocations with dynamic rebalancing and integrates third-party managers and models within its solutions.

Christopher Scott II is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Lewisville, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CX Institutional, LLC, Homrich Berg, and Florida Financial Advisors. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving around 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing $23.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers wealth-management services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advice, employing a long-term, diversified investment approach managed by an internal team and investment committee.

Marques Glaze is a financial advisor at CX Institutional, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fisher Investments and PNC Capital Advisors LLC. CX Institutional serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy asset allocation approach using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, supplemented by third-party technology platforms to support reporting and tax-efficient asset management.

Abigail Valentine is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Advisor Resource Council and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and LPL Financial. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers and LPL advisory programs. The firm uses actively managed strategies combining artificial intelligence tools with fundamental analysis across various asset classes and offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management.

John Bauer is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers and the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and manages multiple investment programs, combining internal due diligence with third-party managers.

Maggie Robertson is a financial advisor at Advisor Resource Council with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in education and a position at Texas Leaguer Brewing Company. 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 uses actively managed strategies that integrate artificial intelligence with traditional fundamental analysis and provides both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management options.

Stephen Shelvey III is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Mercer Global Advisors, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach emphasizing stocks, ETFs, and tailored portfolios that consider clients’ risk tolerances and tax situations.

Thomas Knippa is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CX Institutional, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Personal Wealth Partners, LLC, CXI Advisors, LLC, Vestpro Financial Partners, Inc., LPL Financial, LLC, and CPF Texas. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes, offering both model portfolios and custom strategies.

Jamey Graham is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with United Advisor Group and has held roles at Graham Wealth Management, United Planners’ Financial Services of America, Signal Securities, and Southwest Securities. Graham is also active as a non-variable insurance agent in Prosper, TX. United Advisor Group provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities. The firm serves both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth clients, employing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation, value investing, and multiple analysis methods to tailor portfolios based on client goals.

John Peterson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisor Resource Council since 2012 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial. 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 a variety of portfolio types.

Garrett Herrmann is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services mainly to individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors, with a focus on dental healthcare professionals. The firm offers a range of solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and specializes in areas such as ERISA plan advisory and practice transition support for dentists.

Samantha Oaks is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with a Series 65 credential. She joined the firm in 2024 and has prior experience working in tax and education roles, including positions at Andersen Tax and the University of San Francisco. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm also offers CPA accounting and tax services and donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Edward Daude is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2004. 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 administers donor-advised funds through Schwab Charitable.

Breanne Polonia is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and Diversify Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in managing several real estate entities. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets.

Nathan Nelson is a CFP® with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC and previously worked at Fisher Investments and Goldman Sachs. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services mainly to individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors, with a focus on dental healthcare professionals. The firm offers a range of solutions including ERISA plan advisory, pooled trust offerings, and donor-advised fund management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment platforms.

Erin Lee is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and has held prior roles at Frost Bank and Bank of Texas. Outside of her advisory work, Lee serves on the Board of Governors for the Colonial Country Club and as Secretary of the Colonial Women’s Golf Association, and she is a council member of the Cook Children’s Health Foundation Planned Giving Advisory Council. BOK Financial Advisors (BOKFA) serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions, providing fee-based, non-discretionary investment management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program, along with financial planning and consulting services.

Richard Williamson is a financial advisor with Tucker Asset Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tucker Asset Management since 2021 and previously at Lasalle St. Securities, L.L.C., while also operating Williamson Financial since 2012. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities. Tucker Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary investment management, model-portfolio solutions, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic asset-allocation process and integrates alternative investments, including private and non-liquid strategies, into its portfolios.