Kris Maksimovich is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Global Wealth Advisors and Commonwealth Financial Network from 2008 to 2025. Outside of advisory work, he owns KTM Vans, LLC, the entity holding a vehicle used for sports-related travel and remote work. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach combines long-term, diversified asset allocation with centrally managed portfolios and customization options, supported by an internal investment team and third-party managers.

Brendren Austin is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PriceWaterHouseCoopers from 2014 to 2021. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and trustees or plan sponsors of pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and provides donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Nelson Kamimura is a financial advisor at USAA Investment Services Company with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within USAA, including positions at USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Financial Advisors Inc. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors through phone and digital channels. The firm delivers a Retirement Income Strategy Report and facilitates client referrals to third-party broker-dealers and advisers rather than managing client assets directly.

Sharran Hood is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Advisors National, Hood worked at Primerica Advisors for five years and has been involved with Primerica Financial Services for over a decade. Outside of advisory work, Hood is engaged in independent sales of insurance products. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and combines tactical and strategic investment approaches with fundamental analysis for supplemental security recommendations.

Angela Raley is a financial advisor with BOK Financial Securities, Inc. in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Hilltop Securities Inc., Accelerate Mortgage, and BBVA affiliates. 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, along with financial planning and consulting. The firm combines advisor-led client interaction with a research-driven asset allocation process managed by its Strategic Investment Advisors.

Andrew Seale is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Lewisville, TX. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at PwC and Mark Wilson Advisory while completing his education at Texas A&M University. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach overseen by an internal team and investment committee, and offers a range of customizable portfolio solutions along with financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Paul Benge is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council based in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. He operates a registered investment advisory business under the DBA Benge Financial within Advisor Resource Council. Advisor Resource Council is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities with asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm integrates artificial intelligence with fundamental analysis to offer model and separately managed account strategies under its AIQ platform, supplemented by third-party advisory programs and custom solutions.

Cole Staton is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Virtue Capital Management and C&M Financial Group, where he also serves as owner of an advisory and insurance business. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, operating as Fusion Investment Advisors, provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with tailored investment strategies and a broad range of investment tools, managing over $1 billion in client assets.

Christopher Wigington is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Manarin Investment Counsel Ltd, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He has been with Prospera Financial Services since 2014. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms.

Justin Davis is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Peak Brokerage Services, LLC, Impact Financial Strategies, LLC, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Davis is the owner and CEO of Impact Financial Strategies, LLC and is involved in offering disability insurance. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including discretionary management, third-party managers, and private direct investments, with portfolios actively monitored and rebalanced.

Matthew Marcello is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors. His prior roles include nine years at Apexium Financial LP and ten years at Purshe Kaplan Sterling. He is also an insurance agent licensed to sell life, health, and annuity products. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and corporate or institutional accounts. The firm offers customized investment strategies and supports various portfolio options, including ESG and faith-based investments, while also providing technology and practice platforms for independent advisors.

Marc Liberman is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Morgan Stanley, B. Riley Wealth Advisors, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and related financial services to individual and corporate clients, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking services. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary client relationships.

Hameem Shah is a financial advisor at Ally Invest Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Ally Invest Securities and as a self-employed advisor prior to joining his current firm. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based and virtual solutions, offering services such as ETF-based Robo Portfolios and Financial Advisor-delivered Personal Advice built on model portfolios with multiple risk tiers.

Jorge Espinoza is a financial advisor with Ally Invest Advisors in Lewisville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ally Invest Advisors and Ally Invest Securities, as well as positions at TIAA, Bank of America, Merrill, and Chase Bank. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based solutions and virtual interactions. The firm uses model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory across multiple risk tiers and offers services including automated investing and personalized financial advice.

Aidan Bonner is a financial advisor at Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined the firm in 2024 and has experience working in various roles including positions at Lazy Dog and Miami University. Quotient Wealth Partners advises individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans across both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services using diversified investment strategies implemented primarily through ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and third-party managers.

Alexandra Smith is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at KPMG LLP for five years. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC 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 range of solutions including comprehensive financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and managed account strategies, supported by affiliations with a bank and related investment and accounting entities.

Donald Viergever is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and United Capital Financial Advisers. Viergever also has a background that includes roles at Texas A&M University and Texas A&M Rec Sports. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individual and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment products and offers discretionary and non-discretionary account options along with specialized services such as annuity subaccount and 529 plan management.

Bret Hackett is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investment, LPL Financial, H.D. Vest Advisory Services, Fidelity, and Equitable Advisors. He also serves as Treasurer for Glory to God Baseball Inc., a charitable non-profit organization. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm that provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and employee financial-wellness programs to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach with a combination of in-house management and third-party sub-advisers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

Craig Damico is a financial advisor at Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and United Capital Financial Advisors. Quotient Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm utilizes tailored investment programs incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and third-party managers, with a focus on diversified, factor-tilted allocations and tax-aware strategies.

Leslie Benge is a financial advisor at Advisor Resource Council with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to her advisory role, she is active as a licensed real estate broker with Homes In Sync Realty Services. Advisor Resource Council is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines artificial intelligence with fundamental analysis to offer model and separately managed account strategies, as well as customized solutions like option-based strategies.