Richard Brown is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council in Dallas, TX, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license, with 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Brown, Richard Lamar D/B/A Rl Brown Financial, and Fortune Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is also an author and songwriter. 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 employs a combination of artificial intelligence and fundamental analysis in its portfolio strategies and coordinates estate-planning document preparation through independent legal professionals.

Richard Weihing is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Global View Capital Management LLC and has previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Additionally, he serves as an investment adviser representative for Efficient Plan, LLC. Global View Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a technical and quantitative investment approach supported by an in-house algorithmic research platform and offers both model-based strategies and customizable investment options.

Robert Cecil Jr. is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera since 2000 and has operated his own firm, Robert Cecil & Associates, Inc. dba Cecil & C, since 1982. Cecil is also the owner of CecilCo, an independent retirement plan consulting service providing benefits and retirement plan administration to various companies. 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 business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

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.

Austen Leninger is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Cetera and First Financial Equity Corporation. Leninger serves as an elected board member of the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Strategic Wealth Investment Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of internally developed and third-party model portfolios. The firm employs a diverse investment analysis approach and sponsors private and exchange-traded funds that it may recommend to clients.

Timothy Akers is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience currently with Mission Wealth Management, LP. He has previously worked with Raymond James Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Investments. Akers serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the nonprofit A Small Miracle Foundation, assisting with budgeting for childcare support. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients through customized wealth management and financial planning. The firm employs long-term, tax-aware strategies with diverse investment options and offers risk management services including insurance placement.

Scott Stephens is a financial advisor at BakerAvenue with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with BakerAvenue since 2009. BakerAvenue provides investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. institutions, typically under discretionary mandates. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process that includes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis combined with tactical asset allocation.

Donald Hubbard is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisor Resource Council since 2016. He has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a deacon at NorthSide Baptist Church in Weatherford, TX. 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 employs actively managed strategies combining artificial intelligence tools with fundamental analysis across various asset classes and offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management.

James Warburton is a CFP® professional at Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He previously worked for Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management from 2013 to 2023. Quotient Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary wealth and investment management. The firm uses tailored investment programs based on client risk profiles and employs a mix of fundamental and cyclical analysis to create diversified, factor-tilted portfolios.

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 with Merit Financial Advisors in Lewisville, TX, holding 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. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving around 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing $23.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers wealth-management services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advice, employing a long-term, diversified investment approach managed by an internal team and investment 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.

Gretchen Harder is a financial advisor at Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC in Dallas, TX. She holds the Series 65 designation and has recently begun her career in the financial industry. Her prior work experience includes roles in education and research at institutions such as the University of Colorado Boulder and Carroll Senior High School. Quotient Wealth Partners advises individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, serving both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth clients. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary and non‑discretionary wealth and investment management, using tailored investment programs primarily implemented through ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and third‑party managers.

Abigail Valentine is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Advisor Resource Council and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and LPL Financial. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers and LPL advisory programs. The firm uses actively managed strategies combining artificial intelligence tools with fundamental analysis across various asset classes and offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management.

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 financial advisor at Advisor Resource Council with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in education and a position at Texas Leaguer Brewing Company. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises by offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses actively managed strategies that integrate artificial intelligence with traditional fundamental analysis and provides both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management options.

Wesley Shindler is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages two trucking companies focused on leasing cabs and tractors. 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 business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Stephen Shelvey III is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Mercer Global Advisors, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach emphasizing stocks, ETFs, and tailored portfolios that consider clients’ risk tolerances and tax situations.