Charles Evans is a financial advisor with Astra Wealth Management Group in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, RBC Capital Markets, and Morgan Stanley. Evans is also the owner of Evans Wealth LLC, a personal investment-related business. Astra Wealth Management Group provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1.5 billion in assets, employing a primarily long-term investment approach that integrates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to construct diversified portfolios.

John Darden is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Astra Wealth Management Group in Plano, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of investment management, he is an independent insurance agent providing insurance advice tailored to client needs. Astra Wealth Management Group offers wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, options, structured products, and certain alternatives.

Tyler Hastings is a CFP® with six years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC and has held prior roles at Raymond James and LPL Financial. He is also separately licensed as an independent insurance agent. Parkway Wealth Management Group, LLC manages over $1.2 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, families, business owners, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable entities, and institutional clients. The firm employs a personalized investment approach using diversified portfolios and offers services including portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and 401(k) plan advisory.

Matthew Harwell is a financial advisor at Veracity Capital LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Veracity Capital since 2018, following eleven years at The Ayco Company, LP and a brief tenure at F3 Logic, LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent at Veracity Capital Risk Management LLC. Veracity Capital LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services mainly to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, customized portfolio approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, along with option overlay strategies and discretionary management.

Norbert Butkus is a financial advisor with Generational Wealth Advisors in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Talis Advisory Services, LLC since 2017 and previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Indian Creek Home Owners Association. Generational Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and risk-management advice to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-team advisory model and emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Marques Miles is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Alden Investment Group and has held roles at Brookstone Wealth Advisors, Pathways Retirement Advisors, Elevated Capital Advisors, Gradient Advisors, Pioneer Financial Group, and Puritan Financial. Additionally, he served in the Oklahoma National Guard with the U.S. Air Force for six years. He is also an owner of Pathways Retirement Advisors, focusing on insurance, retirement, and investment planning. Alden Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning to individuals, other advisors, retirement plans, and nonprofit and institutional clients. The firm specializes in retirement programs and executive benefits for small and mid-sized employers and uses proprietary technology to integrate and manage client assets, including held-away accounts.

John Vann is a financial advisor at Vann Equity Management LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and joined Vann Equity Management in 2019 following prior roles at Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC and Level Four Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in ownership of several personal property entities in Bulgaria. Vann Equity Management LLC is an SEC-registered firm with a team of five advisors managing approximately $231 million for individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a mix of model-based and bespoke investment strategies, leveraging quantitative, macro, technical, and fundamental analysis, and utilizes both individual equity and ETF allocations alongside sub-advisory relationships for real-estate-focused investments.

Daniel Proulx is a financial advisor at ISC Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has worked at ISC Advisors since 2013 and is also affiliated with Institutional Securities Corp since 2007. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and participant education. The firm manages approximately $1.54 billion in assets and provides a proprietary managed-account program along with model portfolios overseen by an investment committee.

Stephen Engro is a financial advisor at Beacon Financial Group in Dallas, TX, with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several real estate-related entities, including serving as owner and president of multiple property management and investment companies. Beacon Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement, and trust/estate consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and manages approximately $1.3 billion in assets.

Aaron Estrada is a financial advisor with Trinity Portfolio Advisors, LLC in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Estrada Webb And Associates and Trinity Portfolio Advisors for the past 10 years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in youth football coaching and provides tax preparation and business consulting services. Trinity Portfolio Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes downside risk quantification and probability-based decision making, employing a variety of analytical methods and proprietary strategies alongside independent manager allocations.

Justin Watson is a CFP® and PFS™ with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. He is also a shareholder at Beaird Harris & Co. PC, where he performs tax consulting, preparation, and counseling. Additionally, he provides feedback to the University of Texas at Dallas Undergraduate Accounting Board to help improve accounting program curricula. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified asset-class exposure primarily through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and has expanded its offerings to include alternative investments such as private credit and digital-asset exposures.

Kody Followwill is a financial advisor at Castleview Partners, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cain Financial, NewEdge Advisors, Foundations Investment Advisors, and Mercer Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in insurance sales and services. Castleview Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, non-profits, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes proprietary technology, including its aiAlpha platform, to support model-based trading and operations for both internal and external advisors.

George Lea is a financial advisor with ISC Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Institutional Securities Corp since 2019 and has been involved with Lea Financial Management since 2017. Prior to his advisory roles, he was associated with Rooster Home & Hardware, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. ISC Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, participant education, and limited-scope advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.54 billion in assets and utilizes model portfolios overseen by its Investment Committee, often incorporating mutual funds and ETFs and working with sub-advisors while retaining overall oversight.

Charles Johnson is a financial advisor at Strategic Portfolio Solutions, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Holland Investment Management, Inc. for 10 years. Strategic Portfolio Solutions serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and retirement plan participants. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, consulting, and divorce-planning services, emphasizing tailored portfolios with continuous supervision and regular rebalancing.

Michael Womble is a CFP® and Series 65 certificant with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Moss, Luse & Womble, LLC since 2010 and previously was with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC from 2007 to 2010. Moss, Luse & Womble serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages discretionary client portfolios using tactical allocation focused on exchange-traded funds and mutual funds, and it provides financial planning, pension consulting, and estate planning services through a combination of advisor meetings and technology-based tools.

Elizabeth Allie is a financial advisor with CFO4Life, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with CFO4Life since 2013 and also works with Ausdal Financial Partners. Outside of advisory roles, she provides tax preparation and business consulting services through LMBC II and serves as a notary public in Texas. CFO4Life serves affluent individuals, executives, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities by offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, and corporate financial wellness programs. The firm employs diversified asset-allocation strategies with a range of investment vehicles and typically manages client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Michael Crawford is a financial advisor at TFR Capital with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and Texas Financial Resources. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Princeton Economic Development Corporation and officiates youth baseball games as a baseball umpire. TFR Capital, LLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals and entities including high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm’s investment process involves a thorough assessment of liquidity needs and portfolio allocations, combining multiple analytical approaches under an Investment Committee and Chief Investment Officer’s oversight.

Brandon Gibson is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and is currently with Apeiron in Dallas, TX. His prior experience includes roles at First Financial Equity Corporation, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Ameriprise. Outside of finance, he is a classical singer with The Dallas Opera. Apeiron provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, churches, and institutions. The firm employs a holistic, discretionary approach to portfolio management, combining fundamental and technical analysis with a range of investment options while acting as a fiduciary for retirement accounts.

Robert Wirth is a financial advisor at Worth Financial Group Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Momentum Independent Network Inc. for 25 years. In addition to his advisory role, Wirth owns Retirement Plan.com, LLC, which administers retirement plans, and is involved in marketing and sales of life, health, and disability insurance. Worth Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a cyclical security analysis approach, incorporating charting, fundamental, and technical methods, and customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Laura Ragsdale is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Insight Wealth Partners in Plano, TX. Her prior roles include positions at Texas Tech University and Fox Sports Southwest. Insight Wealth Partners manages assets for individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, using a multi-advisor team to provide portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a combined strategic and tactical asset allocation approach, integrating Modern Portfolio Theory with fundamental and technical analysis.