Jill Taylor Gordon is the sole advisor at Taylor Financial Consulting in Lantana, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has led her firm since 1996 and also serves as CEO of two separate businesses: a home construction and remodeling company and a dealer in gold and silver coins and bullion. Taylor Financial Consulting provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and businesses. The firm emphasizes fundamental security analysis and a combination of short- and long-term investments, managing client accounts on a non-discretionary basis and utilizing third-party tools from Buckingham Strategic Partners for asset allocation, reporting, and rebalancing services.

Michael Doyle is a CFA® charterholder and principal of Legacy Harbor in Plano, TX, with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He also owns and operates Michael B. Doyle, PC, providing accounting, tax, and CPA services, as well as the Law Offices of Michael Doyle, PLLC, offering attorney services. Michael has been active in these professional roles since the early 1990s. Legacy Harbor is an independent advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offers access to third-party managers, and invests across a range of asset classes including mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, and select alternatives such as agricultural commodities.

Jeffrey Steiner is the principal of Second Opinion Financial and holds a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to founding Second Opinion Financial in 2022, he worked at UT Southwestern Medical Center for 15 years. He is also co-owner of Two Pugs Publishing, a self-publishing education business he has been involved with since 2012. Second Opinion Financial, established in 2023, provides investment management, financial planning, and educational seminars primarily to individuals, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services alongside subscription-based planning and monitoring.

David Cannon is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with seven years of experience in financial advising and accounting. He is the sole advisor at David Rhodes Cannon, C.P.A., LLC, a firm he has led since 2023, following eight years at Cain Watters & Associates, LLC. David Rhodes Cannon, C.P.A., LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and accounting and tax-preparation services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses written investment policy statements to document client objectives and constraints and emphasizes well-diversified investment strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Karen Ehmke is the principal of Springwood Financial Advisors, an independent firm based in Dallas, TX. She holds the PFS™ designation and a Series 65 license, with 22 years of industry experience. Since 2004, she has led Springwood Financial Advisors, which she operates as a single-advisor firm. Springwood Financial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and corporate pension plans. The firm emphasizes a long-term, evidence-based investment approach using low-turnover passive funds and model portfolios, and offers additional services including accounting-affiliated tax support and employee benefit plan consulting.

James Still is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advising. He has led JASI Financial, Inc. since 2012 and concurrently works as a consultant with Andrea M Still, CPA PC, a non-investment related CPA firm. JASI Financial, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plan sponsors and participants. The firm employs a buy-and-hold, long-term investment strategy focused on diversified asset allocation using primarily low-cost, passively managed funds and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Lance Riddle is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and the sole advisor at Optimal Wealth Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX. He has led the firm since 2009 and also works as an independent insurance agent. Optimal Wealth Advisors serves individual investors, including many high-net-worth clients, providing financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a relatively conservative investment approach focused on asset allocation frameworks and tailors strategies based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

James Crank is the managing partner of J C Texas Investment Advisors, Ltd., an independent firm based in Dallas, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of experience in investment advisory services. Prior to founding his firm in 2003, Mr. Crank has been involved in multiple business ventures, including real estate and oil and gas partnerships, and serves as co-trustee for several family trusts. J C Texas Investment Advisors, Ltd. provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily through separately managed accounts to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental analysis and typically involves concentrated equity and fixed-income portfolios designed to align with each client’s objectives and risk profile.

Samir Patel is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Askeladden Capital Management LLC since 2015. Askeladden Capital is an independent, single-advisor firm that provides discretionary portfolio management through separately managed accounts and manages private funds for institutional clients such as trusts, family offices, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach focused on micro-, small-, and mid-cap equities over a multi-year horizon and incorporates AI-assisted research tools in its process.

Kelley Douglas is a financial advisor at StoneBridge Wealth Management, LLC in Frisco, TX, with 27 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with StoneBridge since 2008. StoneBridge Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing primarily passive and evidence-based mutual funds and ETFs, with significant use of Dimensional Fund Advisors funds.

Britton Taylor is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and operates Taylor & Taylor Financial Services in Keller, TX. He has been associated with Taylor & Taylor Financial Services since 2000 and is also involved with the Church of God a Worldwide Association and the United Church of God. Additionally, he provides tax preparation services as a sole proprietor. Taylor & Taylor Financial Services offers comprehensive financial planning and investment advice primarily to individual pre-retirees and retirees, as well as corporations and trusts. The firm employs a detailed planning process to create individualized plans covering retirement, tax, estate, and risk management, and manages portfolios across various asset classes.

Jonathan Mazur is a financial advisor with Luke Financial Company, LLC in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Zachary Financial, LLC and Luke Financial Company LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he operates JUNGLETREK, a career services firm, and is involved in the sale of life, health, and annuity insurance products as an owner and insurance agent at Zachary Financial, LLC. Luke Financial Company provides investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high net worth clients. The firm employs a range of strategies including discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and educational seminars, and distinguishes itself by integrating insurance services and utilizing borrowing and derivatives in managed accounts.

Damon Wykrent is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience and operates as the sole advisor at Wykrent, Damon, an independent firm based in Flower Mound, TX. Since 2009, he has also maintained a consulting and expert witness practice unrelated to investment advisory services. Wykrent, Damon manages approximately $21.3 million across 21 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing broad diversification through mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with comprehensive financial planning services.

Christopher Weimer is the principal of Weimer Financial Advisors LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Southlake, TX. He holds a Series 65 credential and has over 30 years of experience in business, primarily with Enterprise Holdings Inc. before founding his advisory practice in 2025. Weimer Financial Advisors LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers both ongoing advisory engagements and one-time project consultations, employing a long-term investment approach supplemented by tactical portfolio adjustments, and uses a fee model based on negotiated fixed, subscription, or hourly planning fees.

Jamie Grant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with JDG Wealth Management Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2009. Grant also serves as an adjunct professor at Paul Quinn College and operates a family farm in Streetman, TX. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Grant Augustini is a financial advisor at Vivid Wealth Management LLC in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has worked in financial services since 2018, including roles at New York Life Insurance Company and Vivid Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, Grant spends approximately half of his time as a licensed insurance agent. Vivid Wealth Management LLC provides investment advice to individuals and high-net-worth clients by recommending and coordinating with third-party money managers rather than managing portfolios directly. The firm assists clients in selecting appropriate managers, handling account paperwork, and monitoring performance, while operating through formal referral relationships.

Costa Tzotzis is a financial advisor at CST Financial Advisory LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. and Cape Securities, Inc. prior to his current role. CST Financial Advisory LLC is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis, utilizing strategies from long-term investing to advanced trading techniques and access to private equity and secondary investment vehicles.

David Megarity is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Stratia Wealth Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Coppell, TX. Prior to founding Stratia Wealth Management in 2025, he spent 16 years at Wells Fargo Advisors and two years at Merrill. He is also an independent insurance agent involved in insurance and annuity product sales. Stratia Wealth Management is a single-advisor firm serving high-net-worth individuals and business entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management, assets-under-advisement services, and financial planning, employing technical and cyclical analysis along with a mix of investment approaches tailored to client needs.

Gregory Schmitz is a financial advisor with Copiam Wealth Management, LLC in The Colony, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Copiam Wealth Management since 2014. Outside of advising, he works as an independent insurance agent. Copiam Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional clients. The firm employs an evidence-based, multifactor investment approach using low-cost, globally diversified funds and offers additional services such as financial planning, pension consulting, and educational workshops.

Johnny Kang is a financial advisor at Prestonwood Capital Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with NFPSI since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Kang is involved in commercial real estate brokerage in Denver. Prestonwood Capital Management, LLC is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial advisory services, emphasizing customized asset allocation and fundamental security analysis tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.