Rodney Jarrell is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Simplicity Wealth in Carrollton, TX. He has owned and operated Lakeview Financial Solutions since 2009, providing insurance services, and is an adjunct professor teaching MBA courses in accounting and finance at the University of Dallas. Jarrell also owns Jarrell Tax Planning and instructs CFP education courses for Zahn Associates, Inc. Simplicity Wealth serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and independent managers, alongside technology and operational services for advisers through its managed account platform.

Angie Alexander is a financial advisor at Advisor Resource Council in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes six years at RPOA Advisors Inc. and four years with the Alliance for Investor Protection. Advisor Resource Council is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities with asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines artificial intelligence tools with fundamental analysis through its AIQ platform and offers custom investment solutions alongside third-party advisory programs.

Carly Campbell is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Huselton, Morgan & Maultsby and served in roles related to education and community organizations. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management primarily for dental healthcare professionals, offering a range of services including ERISA plan advisory, pooled trusts, and unified managed accounts. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains formal affiliations with banking and accounting entities.

Edward Butowsky is a financial advisor with Ethos Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Innovation Partners LLC, Chapwood Securities, and Waterford Capital, and has served as head of investment education at Champion Venture Partners. Ethos Financial Group provides investment management and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach focused on diversified, risk-conscious allocations using index-based exposures and third-party research, while also offering financial and estate planning services.

Alfred Mckelvy is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Five Star Global, Shared Sweeps, Multiview, and Fisher Investments. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services primarily to individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors, with a focus on dental healthcare professionals. The firm offers a variety of solutions including comprehensive financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and pooled trust offerings, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches across multiple platforms.

Richard Brown is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council in Dallas, TX, holding a PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. He has 36 years of industry experience and has held advisory roles at firms including LPL Financial and Fortune Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an author and songwriter. Advisor Resource Council is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines artificial intelligence tools with traditional fundamental analysis to offer a range of model and separately managed account strategies, as well as custom investment solutions tailored to client needs.

Richard Weihing is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with Global View Capital Management LLC and has prior experience at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and Efficient Plan, LLC. Weihing also serves as trustee for a family trust. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm uses a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, supported by proprietary research from its affiliate AdvisorGuide, LLC.

Matthew Peterson is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Cain, Watters & Associates since 2020, following four years at KPMG. 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 combines CPA/accounting services with investment management, offering multiple investment programs and managing a substantial non-discretionary asset base.

Timothy Akers is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP. Prior to his current role, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services and LPL Financial. Akers is also an officer and board treasurer for a nonprofit focused on supporting families in need of childcare. Mission Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients by providing comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm integrates investment management with tax, trust, legacy, philanthropy, and risk planning, offering tailored portfolios that include ETFs, institutional mutual funds, direct securities, and alternative investments.

Donald Hubbard is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisor Resource Council since 2016. He has also worked with LPL Financial since 2008. Hubbard is involved in community service as a deacon at NorthSide Baptist Church in Weatherford, TX. Advisor Resource Council is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities with asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm integrates artificial intelligence with traditional analysis in its investment process and offers model portfolios, custom solutions, and third-party platform options through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Derek Draper is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Jal Dennis Group and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Draper is involved in several community activities including serving on the board of the Lake Lavon Camp & Retreat Center, acting as managing director for Global Athletic Impact, participating on the Wylie Sports Hall of Honor board of governors, producing local high school football broadcasts, and occasionally filling in for pastors at services. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, alongside technology and operational solutions for advisors.

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 at Merit Financial Advisors with 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. Christopher is based in Lewisville, Texas. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term, diversified asset allocation using centrally managed sleeves and model portfolios, supported by an internal investment management team and 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 financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council in Dallas, TX, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 11 years of industry experience, including seven years at The Vanguard Group and one year at LPL Financial. Advisor Resource Council is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals—including high net worth clients—retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines artificial intelligence tools with fundamental analysis to offer model and separately managed account strategies through its AIQ platform, alongside a variety of custom investment solutions.

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.

David Durham is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Denton, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Foundations, he worked at Stander Financial and held various roles in technology and real estate firms from 2016 to 2024. He is also involved in managing client investment accounts and insurance sales through Stander Financial. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering tailored advice through model portfolios and employs third-party sub-advisers and custodians.

Maggie Robertson is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Advisor Resource Council, based in Dallas, TX, and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in education and a position at Texas Leaguer Brewing Company. Advisor Resource Council is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm integrates artificial intelligence with traditional analysis in its investment strategies and offers a range of managed account solutions alongside third-party advisory platforms.

Stephen Shelvey III is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Fisher Investments, and Mercer Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in insurance sales and operates a rental property business. Trajan Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, managing approximately $2.6 billion in assets. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach focused on stocks, ETFs, and tailored portfolios, while also offering alternative private-market investments to eligible clients.

Jonathan Hancock is a financial advisor with Ally Invest Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ally Invest Advisors, he worked at Audi Dallas, Texas Securities Inc., Dent Squad USA, and Autonation Audi locations. Outside of his advisory role, he supports Ally Bank customers as a Contact Center Representative. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through digital and virtual platforms. The firm employs model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers services including automated investing and financial advisor-delivered personal advice.