Matthew Middleton is a financial advisor at Advisor Resource Council with a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions at LPL Financial and worked in hospitality, including bartending at The Colony Wine Bar. Advisor Resource Council is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines artificial intelligence with traditional fundamental analysis to deliver model and custom investment strategies through a network of advisers.

Shaun Aguilar is a financial advisor with Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Trajan Wealth, he worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years and has a decade of experience with World Financial Group, Inc. He also acts as an insurance agent, dedicating part of his time to selling fixed indexed annuities. Trajan Wealth serves individuals and institutions including high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.6 billion in assets. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach utilizing stocks, ETFs, and occasional mutual funds, with portfolios customized to clients’ specific needs and circumstances.

Aaron Rosenthal is a financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC who holds the Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cain, Watters & Associates, he worked at Deloitte and held various roles including positions at Arvest Bank and the University of Central Arkansas. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions and incorporates affiliated banking and accounting resources into its service offerings.

Bobi Williams is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has held various roles within USAA-affiliated entities since 2014, including positions at USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. 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 Retirement Income Strategy Reports and facilitates referrals to third-party broker-dealers and advisers, operating mainly as a referral intermediary without managing client assets.

Zachary Beckerley is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Merit Financial Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and Stratos Wealth Partners. He serves on the board of Mazie's Mission, a nonprofit organization. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives and employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach supported by an internal investment management team and third-party managers.

David York is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with various USAA entities since 2014, including USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property ownership as a landlord. USAA Investment Services Company serves USAA members and the general public by providing retirement-focused advice and referral services. The firm emphasizes retirement income planning and refers clients to Charles Schwab for investment products, operating primarily as a retirement-advice intermediary rather than a portfolio manager.

Janet Dettle is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2022. In this role, she partners with clients to help them make informed financial decisions aimed at achieving long-term financial security. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Janet worked as a Financial Advisor at First Command from 2020 to 2022. Through her professional experience, she is focused on supporting clients in their financial planning needs.

Sydney Katzmark is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Global Wealth Advisors, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and HFS Wealth Management. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach managed through centrally constructed portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Eric Lardner is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sales of fixed insurance products through Abundant Wealth Management Inc. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and pension clients, other advisors, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, actively manages portfolio risk through fundamental and technical analysis, and offers services such as financial planning, ERISA plan services, and ETF sub-advisory.

Matthew Klotsche is a financial advisor with Retirement Planners of America in Plano, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Retirement Planners of America, he worked for the San Diego Padres for seven years. Outside of advising, Mr. Klotsche has been a partner in Protected Patriots, LLC, a business selling safety stickers and apparel, which is currently being wound down. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants through wrap-fee programs. The firm employs an “Invest and Protect” strategy emphasizing capital preservation and tactical rebalancing using model portfolios mainly composed of ETFs and mutual funds.

Julie Denham is a financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Cain, Watters & Associates since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with administrative duties at Krum Feed & Supply LLC. 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 range of solutions including ERISA plan advisory, pooled trusts, unified managed accounts, and donor-advised fund management, supported by formal affiliations with banking and accounting entities.

Nancy Schilreff is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Brookstone Capital Management since 2018 and previously was employed with Client One Securities, LLC and Horter Investment Management. She is also Vice President of Schilreff & Associates, an insurance services business that provides life insurance, annuities, and long-term care policies tailored to client needs. Brookstone Capital Management offers fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and a variety of investment strategies, servicing clients through both direct management and sub-advisory relationships.

Arjun Swarup is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and has an academic background from NYU College of Arts and Sciences. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing managed account services within a fiduciary framework, including acting as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Charlotte Green is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to her advisory role, she worked for 18 years at Stanley Cleaners & Laundry. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.

John Brown is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC and Bush O'Donnell Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of GJ Liquidation Company, a former supplier of railroad crossties. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, families, institutions, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated legal, accounting, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Steven Perry is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at D.A. Davidson since 2019, following a decade at Wells Nelson & Associates, LLC. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services from ERISA retirement plan advisory to comprehensive financial planning and private wealth management for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Mark Rubey is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Allworth Financial, L.P. since 2020 and previously spent 12 years at RAA and its affiliated entities. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial and wealth planning, portfolio management, qualified retirement plan consulting, and education through newsletters, podcasts, and seminars, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to implement customized investment allocations.

Jason Gower is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning, Inc. since 2020 and previously spent six years with Stratford Consulting, LLC. He is based in Addison, TX. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

Charles Schwender is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments LLC, First Horizon Bank, the University of Alabama, and LDV. Schwender’s background also includes several years of full-time education. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digitally delivered, invitation-only discretionary account that uses approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties. The firm’s approach involves algorithm-driven risk assessment and portfolio rebalancing, with certain operational features delegated to external providers.

Wen Bin Wang is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.