Morton Taylor is a financial advisor at FireHorse Strategic Investing, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked concurrently at American Airlines since 1999. FireHorse Strategic Investing is a single-advisor registered investment adviser that manages discretionary portfolios for individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis and offers tailored investment strategies involving equities, fixed income, ETFs, and select non-U.S. investments.

Matthew Slaton is the principal of Slaton Capital Advisors in Bartonville, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at Equity Services, Inc. and InSight Financial Group, and has involvement in affiliate marketing through Gnarlife LLC. He has been managing his own firms, Slaton Capital Advisors Ltd and Slaton Capital Management LLC, since 2009 and 2005, respectively. Slaton Capital Advisors provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm employs an academically oriented investment approach focused on diversification, long-term portfolio structure, and risk management, and it serves both individual and institutional clients through comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management.

Steven Mitchell is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Main Street Financial Advisors in Justin, TX. He has been with Main Street Financial Advisors since 2004. Main Street Financial Advisors manages approximately $4.4 million for a select group of individual and trust clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, asset-allocation services, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a research-driven, value-oriented investment approach, focusing on a concentrated portfolio of individual securities and various income strategies, with client accounts held exclusively at Interactive Brokers.

Matthew Nelson is a financial advisor at Flourish Financial Planning with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. In addition to his advisory role, Nelson is a partner and executive in tax preparation businesses, including Nelson & Nelson Tax Services, Inc., where he serves as Vice President. Flourish Financial Planning serves individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients, managing approximately $28.2 million in assets. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with primarily passive investments and provides comprehensive financial planning and employer-funded educational workshops.

Gregory Matthews is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Triumph Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2013. He has also been associated with World Equity Group, Inc. since 2019 and has operated as a sole proprietor since 1995. Outside of advisory work, Matthews serves on the Board of Directors for the North Texas Letter Winners Association and facilitates client access to estate planning services through a referral relationship with Estate Docs Pro. Triumph Wealth Advisors provides asset management, financial planning, and consultation services to individual and business clients. The firm manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis, using a variety of investment vehicles and third-party managers, and serves clients without a firm-level account minimum.

David Rice is a financial advisor with The Helix Financial Group in Carrolltron, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with The Helix Financial Group since 2007 and has also maintained self-employment since 2004. The Helix Financial Group offers fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy within a broadly diversified, strategic asset-allocation framework, managing over $120 million in assets with clients retaining final decision authority on trades.

Wesley Warren is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with over 12 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Financial Security Services Group, Inc. since 2013 and has led W.W. Warren Ins Group, Inc. DBA FSS Group since 2015. Warren’s background includes extensive experience in insurance product sales alongside his advisory work. Financial Security Services Group primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, including a proprietary market-timing signal, and offers educational workshops to clients and prospects.

Kevin Christ is a financial advisor with KPC Financial Solutions, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Brookstone Capital Management LLC and AE Wealth Management, LLC before his current position at KPC Financial Solutions. In addition to advisory services, he acts as an independent insurance agent contracted with multiple carriers. KPC Financial Solutions LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients through customized Investment Policy Statements and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a combination of modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis, offering diversified portfolios and employing both long- and short-term trading aligned with client risk profiles.

John Mccallon is a financial advisor at Elm Asset Management Inc. in Denton, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Elm Asset Management since 1989. Elm Asset Management Inc. provides discretionary investment management for individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as charitable organizations and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and cyclical trend assessment to implement growth and income strategies, with a notable use of borrowing and derivatives in client portfolios.

Benjamin Lott is a financial advisor at Simpli-FI Alpha LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Primerica Advisors and served in the United States Marine Corps for eight years. In addition to his advisory role, he has a long-standing position with the Denton Fire Department. Simpli-FI Alpha LLC provides portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to implement diverse investment strategies, including options and margin trading.

Ernest Miller is a financial advisor with Directional Advisors in Lewisville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has held positions at several firms, including Merrill and Fusion Capital Management, and is co-founder and advisory board member of Métis Growth Partners, where he advises on business ownership, operational structures, and family succession planning. Miller also serves as an insurance agent for Colonial Life Insurance. Directional Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm employs a goals-based investment process that incorporates business-cycle analysis to adjust portfolio allocations, focusing primarily on ETFs, equities, fixed income, and municipal securities, and offers specialized services including held-away 401(k) participant support and family-office–type offerings.

Albert Dean III is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Riverchase Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Riverchase Financial Planning, Avantax Advisory Services, and Quest Capital Management. Riverchase Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, as well as tax preparation and IRS representation services. The firm employs documented investment policy statements, tax-conscious strategies, and provides discretionary trading authority aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Frederick Hondzinski is a financial advisor at Composure Wealth Management, LLC in Chicago, holding a Series 65 designation. He has over 20 years of professional experience, including a 22-year tenure at Accenture prior to joining Composure Wealth Management. Composure Wealth Management is a small, supported registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and sector analysis.

Gerald Diduck is a financial advisor at FQI Capital Management LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at McElhenny Sheffield Capital Management, LLC, and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. Outside of finance, he is owner of a logistics brokerage and serves as a director and board member for charitable organizations associated with the Dallas Stars. FQI Capital Management serves individual, pension, and corporate clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, model-portfolio implementation, and advisory consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative models, technical timing, and fundamental sector selection, incorporating derivatives strategies such as option writing to manage risk and pursue income.

Darrell Mitchell is a financial advisor at DFS Advisory with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC, Fidelity, and BFC Planning, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Mitchell is also an insurance agent and a managing partner at a real estate group. DFS Advisory provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages $156 million in assets and constructs customized portfolios using internal and independent managers as well as a robo-advisor platform, serving clients with a long-term investment approach combined with tactical flexibility.

Joshua Bannerman is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the principal of Bannerman Wealth and has held leadership roles at Bannerman Insurance Group and Verios Advisory Group. Outside of financial advising, he is a co-owner and co-host of the Stacking Benjamins podcast and works as a football official. Bannerman Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a largely passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, utilizing diversified model portfolios centered on Dimensional Fund Advisors funds. Comprehensive financial planning and ongoing client monitoring are key components of their service model.

Alejandro Lozano is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Flourish Financial Planning in Grapevine, TX. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management and JP Morgan Securities. Lozano's background spans wealth management and financial planning within both large institutions and boutique firms. Flourish Financial Planning serves individual and business clients with discretionary portfolio management and a variety of financial planning services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on passive allocation through index funds and ETFs, offering customized plans and ongoing support alongside educational programs and coordinated tax-related services.

James Orser is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Orser Capital Management LLC in Southlake, TX, and has been affiliated with Bridger Capital Management, LLC since 2013. Orser Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven approach using model portfolios and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Kathryn Allen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at ClearPoint Wealth Management since 2025 and previously operated Allen Wealth Advisors, LLC for five years. Outside of her advisory roles, Allen was involved with Boulevard Animal Hospital for nearly two decades. ClearPoint Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a mix of passive and active strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside limited-scope financial planning.

Brian Rahlfs is a CFA® charterholder and principal of Rahlfs Capital, LLC in Carrollton, TX, with 22 years of industry experience. He has led Rahlfs Capital since its founding in 2003. Rahlfs Capital provides discretionary and nondiscretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporations, and charitable portfolios, as well as sub-advisory services to another investment adviser. The firm constructs customized portfolios primarily investing in equities and fixed income, with occasional exposure to private equity, real property, digital assets, and commodities, applying a multifaceted investment process that incorporates macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis, credit and duration assessment, technical and behavioral finance.