Margaret Hood is a financial advisor at Sterling Capital Advisors in Fort Worth, TX. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sterling Capital Advisors, her work history includes positions at Texas Christian University and American National Bank and Trust. Sterling Capital Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable entities, and business organizations, offering access to both private investments and public-market portfolio management. The firm focuses on private-market portfolio management through due diligence at the fund and manager level and serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors and corporate clients.

Samuel Baynes is a financial advisor at Baynes Investment Counsel LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Baynes Investment Counsel since 2015, with prior roles at Securities America and LPL Financial. Baynes is also CEO of Baynes Capital, a private equity firm focused on oil and gas and other private investments for accredited investors. Baynes Investment Counsel LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a varied investment approach including fundamental, quantitative, and technical analyses, and offers access to private funds and educational resources for its clients.

Jadyn Stevens is a financial advisor at Frontier Financial Partners, LLC in Aledo, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Frontier Financial Partners since 2014. Outside of advising, Jadyn is involved in insurance sales through One Resource Group and assists with real estate consulting for a local agent. Frontier Financial Partners provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a factor-investing, core-and-satellite approach that combines passive index funds and ETFs with active funds and alternatives for global diversification.

Gregory Hutto is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Heritage Retirement Advisors, LLC since 2012 and is also the owner of Heritage Tax Advisors LLC. Hutto holds insurance agent licensure in the state of Texas. Heritage Retirement Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement-plan sponsors and participants, providing portfolio management, written financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a seven-facet Total Client Profile to tailor investment strategies and offers discretionary asset management using model-based allocations.

Andrea Ward is a financial advisor with New Century Partners–The No-Load Group, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding over 22 years of industry experience. She has been with New Century Partners since 1995 and also owns an accounting and tax practice, providing services part-time since 1990. Andrea is a certified public accountant (CPA). New Century Partners advises individuals and small businesses, primarily those who are not high-net-worth, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm emphasizes diversified allocations to no-load mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on integrated tax planning supported by its principals’ accounting credentials.

Robert Mehciz is a financial advisor at RHM Capital Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MBR Capital Management, Inc., Merrill, and Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc. RHM Capital Management, Inc. provides portfolio management and pension consulting services to individuals and business entities, with a focus on customized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight. The firm manages approximately $25.6 million across nearly 292 client relationships, employing a range of investment strategies and maintaining a single-advisor structure.

Dilish Dudhia is a financial advisor at Aspen Financial Management, Inc. in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 21 years of industry experience. Dudhia has been with Aspen Financial Management since 2005. Aspen Financial Management is a two-advisor registered investment adviser serving individual clients, business entities, and nonprofit organizations with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis, beginning with portfolio risk assessments to align investments with client objectives and risk tolerance, and offers educational seminars and workshops on an invitation basis.

Sam Cook is a financial advisor at Fort Advisors Inc with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Fort Advisors since 2022. Prior to that, he was with AlphaStar Capital Management and Regency Wealth Advisors, where he also serves as president of a life and health insurance agency. Fort Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management and financial planning, utilizing model portfolios managed by third-party subadvisers. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and maintains oversight and discretionary authority over client accounts.

Gordon Cannoles is a financial advisor at Cannoles Asset Management, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has operated his own CPA practice since 1983, providing bookkeeping and income tax services separate from his advisory role. Cannoles Asset Management offers discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, families, and businesses, managing approximately $5.2 million across 14 accounts. The firm uses fundamental analysis and third-party research to implement equity, mutual fund, and bond strategies, with accounts managed on a discretionary basis and subject to client-imposed investment restrictions.

Richard Estes is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in financial advising. He is the president of Estes Financial Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2008, and also leads EFS Tax Strategies, focusing on tax planning. Estes co-authored a book on income and estate tax strategies. Estes Financial Services provides portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services for individuals, business owners, and institutions. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, offers discretionary and non-discretionary options, and frequently collaborates with co-advisors and third-party managers.

Bradley Linch is a financial advisor with Linch Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linch Financial since 2013 and spent six years at First Western Securities, Inc. prior to that. Linch Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and uses both long- and short-term trading strategies, including the use of derivatives such as options and margin.

Katherine Nolte is a financial advisor with Holland Investment Management, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, with prior roles at firms including Tamp Advisory Solutions, Trinity Portfolio Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Osaic FA. Outside of her advisory duties, she is involved in consulting through Pride Financial Consulting and serves as an insurance agent. Holland Investment Management provides fee-based, full-discretion investment advisory services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and trusts, managing around $64 million in client assets. The firm uses a Global Macro, top-down allocation approach across multiple asset classes and emphasizes wrap-fee accounts with no transaction costs, while also maintaining a 401(k) consulting practice.

Shaylor Smith is a financial advisor at Pro Capital LLC in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Pro Capital, Smith worked at Osaic Wealth and spent over a decade at Bethesda Community Church. Pro Capital LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm focuses on equity-focused portfolios supported by long-term trading and charting analysis, managing approximately $64 million in client assets.

Davis Bourland is a financial advisor at AKG Financial Group in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He worked at Diesslin & Associates, Inc. for 13 years before joining AKG Financial in 2021. Outside of advising, Bourland serves as Chief Operating Officer for Virtuoso Travel, a luxury leisure travel company, and is a volunteer member of the Investment Committee on the Board of Directors for the University of North Texas Foundation. AKG Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, offering a range of traditional and alternative investment vehicles.

Eric Mc Mahan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Integrity Financial Group in Fort Worth, TX. His prior roles include positions at OneAmerica Securities and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed life and fixed annuities. Integrity Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high net worth clients, and business entities. The firm primarily allocates client portfolios among third-party money managers and model portfolios, offering advisory services through the AssetMark platform.

Steven Early is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in financial advisory, currently serving at ClearPoint Wealth Management in Colleyville, TX. He founded and continues to operate the law firm Steven A. Early, P.C., where he focuses on estate planning, general legal advice, and elder law. Prior to joining ClearPoint, he spent 16 years at Steward Financial Group. ClearPoint Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm combines passive and active investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside limited-scope financial planning, with additional services such as basic estate planning and tax preparation available to qualified clients through independent third parties.

Lindsey Lee is a financial advisor at 9I Capital Group LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has held roles at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC and Elevate Planning, where she is also Director of Operations. Outside of finance, she is the owner and creative director of Lindsey L33, LLC, a boutique creative content house, and serves as creative director at THNK1994. 9I Capital Group LLC provides advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as businesses and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, utilizing a combination of modern portfolio theory and various analytical approaches, alongside a distinctive subscription-based content service.

Tyler Wright is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Bluegrass Legacy Planning, where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Triad Advisors, Charles Schwab, and Edward Jones. Wright is also involved in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Bluegrass Legacy Planning offers financial planning and subscription coaching services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary analytical approach and focuses on delivering written financial plans and coaching engagements rather than managing assets directly.

Tina Hernandez is a financial advisor with Rival Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Norcap Investment LP, SUB Saharan Opportunity Fund, and Kenwood Advisors. Rival Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and project-based financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and emphasizes maintaining long-term purchasing power while integrating tax considerations and third-party services that utilize artificial intelligence.

Edward Farmer is a financial advisor with Solutions 4 Wealth in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Solutions 4 Wealth since 2007 and is also associated with Advanced Planning Incorporated as an insurance agent. Solutions 4 Wealth is a team-based registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, partnerships, and private fund investors. The firm offers discretionary asset management through diversified, market-mirroring model portfolios with a buy-and-hold approach, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and financial planning services.