Michael Forner is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Dallas, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2016. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofit, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed account programs through an open-architecture platform and features unique operational capabilities, including custody services and municipal bond strategies co-advised with Franklin Templeton Group.

Michael Manna is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. in Plano, TX. He serves as a board member on the finance committee of the Legacy Family Court Foundation, a nonprofit focused on addiction rehabilitation and family reunification. BOK Financial Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients, providing non-discretionary, fee-based investment management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program alongside financial planning and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of advisor-led client contact and in-house strategic investment research to tailor asset allocations based on client objectives.

Nicolas Boda is a financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Cain, Watters, he worked at KPMG from 2022 to 2024 and has experience with Baylor University and Marcus High School. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple investment platforms and offers specialized services including ERISA plan advisory and practice transition support for dentists.

Michael Goolsby II is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. He has one year of industry experience and currently works in Irving, TX. His prior work includes roles with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and various positions outside the financial industry. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and managed account programs primarily through a platform relationship with Envestnet. The firm operates alongside broker‑dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Patrick Strodtman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently an advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Edelman Financial Engines, Gwfs Equities (Empower Retirement), and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He is also the founder and owner of Strodtman Wealth Management, an independent advisory and insurance practice. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party and proprietary strategies, managing assets using a combination of active and passive models with a focus on risk management and tax efficiency.

Tim Edwards is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 63 license and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera since 2000 and also owns PSE Wealth Management and Prospera Life & Annuity, Inc., through which he provides financial planning and insurance services. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion across about 207 advisors and offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and customizable portfolio solutions.

Britton London II is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC in Coppell, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has approximately one year of industry experience, with prior roles at MML Investors Services LLC, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of the financial sector, he is also employed by DoorDash. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through advisory programs and brokerage channels. The firm employs third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and offers model-driven asset allocation, account monitoring, rebalancing, and unified managed account options.

Mary Bierds is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Brighton Jones LLC in Dallas, TX, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Brighton Jones, she worked at Tolleson Wealth Management. Outside of advising, she is a self-published children's book author and manages a personal publishing company. Brighton Jones serves high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with comprehensive wealth management, including financial planning, investment management, and family office services. The firm employs a Personal CFO model and offers private-investment opportunities through its subsidiary Lenora Capital.

Kathleen Rentz is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Advisory Solutions Group, where she has worked for one year. Her prior experience includes roles at CS Planning Corp., Global Financial Private Capital, LLC, and Thayer & Co. Additionally, she worked with an organization called Dancing Angels for six years. Advisory Solutions Group serves retail clients through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and provides turnkey business and back-office services to other registered investment advisory firms. The firm uses a combination of quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with regular client reviews.

Dax Williamson is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Prospera since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Williamson serves as a board member of Compass Community Credit Union and owns Williamson Racing, a junior drag racing team competing on the West Coast. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer managing approximately $12.4 billion across 207 advisors in about 140 offices. The firm serves individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and customizable portfolio solutions.

Collin Mc Avoy is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Level Four Advisory Services and its affiliates, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he held roles at Texas Capital Bank and related entities from 2023 to 2026, and previously worked at Invesco and Oppenheimer Funds Inc. Mc Avoy also has experience as an assistant trader at Texas Capital Bank. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.5 billion and serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and governmental entities. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary services, implementing client strategies through model portfolios and a combination of in-house and third-party investment platforms.

Garry Scheufler is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes ten years at Bank of America and Merrill. He mentors students in the Baylor University Professional Sales Program. Concurrent Investment Advisors provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm serves over 10,000 clients with approximately $9.9 billion in assets under management, employing a long-term, customized investment approach across various asset classes.

Jeffrey Carroll is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 11 years at Robert W. Baird and over a year at LPL Financial LLC. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a combination of artificial intelligence tools and fundamental analysis through its AIQ model portfolios and separately managed account strategies, tailored to different account sizes and client needs.

David Carl is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience and is affiliated with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. He has held roles at Geneos Wealth Management since 2013, with prior experience at Professional Wealth Management Group and Pro Wealth PLLC. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and referrals to third-party money managers through various programs, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and tactical investment strategies.

Christopher Mohring is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, Cetera Advisor Networks, PTX Securities, LLC, and Highland Capital Funds Distributor, Inc. Quotient Wealth Partners is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $3.54 billion through a team of 26 advisors and offers tailored, broadly diversified portfolios utilizing various investment vehicles and tax-aware strategies.

Brian Krukiel is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisor Resource Council (formerly 360 Wealth Management, LLC) since 2018, with previous roles at LPL Financial and Level Four Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in insurance services through Level Four Insurance Services and Highland Capital Brokerage. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises, providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes AIQ model portfolios that integrate artificial intelligence with fundamental analysis, offering a range of models tailored to different account sizes and high-wealth clients, along with coordinated estate-planning services through external attorneys.

Linda Cartwright is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Prospera Financial Services since 2005. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and retirement plan clients through a variety of advisory and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion across about 207 advisors and offers portfolio construction and ongoing management using firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations.

Michael Lutz is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Retirement Planners of America and has previously worked at Westlake Wealth Management, Fisher Investments, and Fidelity Investments. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants, primarily through a wrap-fee investment program. The firm uses an “Invest and Protect” approach that emphasizes capital preservation and tactical rebalancing with model portfolios composed mainly of ETFs and mutual funds.

John Unsworth is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisor Resource Council since 2014 and also has a longstanding affiliation with LPL Financial dating back to 2010. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and advisory programs. The firm employs actively managed strategies that combine artificial intelligence tools with traditional fundamental analysis across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and options-based techniques.

James Webb II is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial and Advisor Resource Council for the past 10 years. 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 combines artificial intelligence tools with traditional fundamental analysis in its investment approach and offers tailored portfolio strategies for varying account sizes.