Shaun Dowling is a CFP® and Series 65 designated advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Sendera Wealth Advisors, which he joined in 2024 after a 17-year tenure at Howard Financial Services. Dowling manages Hunting Oak Investments, LLC, a passive investment vehicle holding interests in various private entities. Sendera Wealth Advisors is a state-registered investment manager that provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to pooled investment vehicles, institutional-type accounts, trusts, and charities. The firm focuses on customized investment programs based on client goals and risk tolerance, offering due diligence and performance reporting on private funds and managing held-away retirement and education accounts through third-party platforms.

Ronald Hodges is a financial advisor at Crestway Advisory Group in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Crestway Advisory Group since 2020 and is also involved full-time with Crestway Insurance Group, LLC, an insurance brokerage specializing in life, health, property, and casualty insurance. Crestway Advisory Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement-planning services tailored to professionals, executives, and business owners. The firm integrates income-planning recommendations through its affiliated insurance business and offers educational content, group workshops, and hourly financial planning.

Vj Arjan is a financial advisor at ConCap LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as a Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Torchmark Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Arjan maintains a personal blog unrelated to finance. ConCap LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, by providing asset management alongside financial and estate-planning services. The firm applies fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build tailored portfolios, focusing on active management through ongoing monitoring and client communication.

I’m an independent, fee-only financial planner and the founder of Vessel Financial Planning. I help individuals and families align their use of money with what they value most, so financial decisions feel clearer, more thoughtful, and less overwhelming. My role is to provide structure, perspective, and steady guidance as life and priorities evolve. Vessel was built with real life in mind. I work with people balancing careers, family responsibilities, and long-term goals that often compete for time, money, energy, and attention. A core part of my process is helping clients identify what truly matters to them, then returning to those values as decisions arise. Rather than focusing only on investments, we look at the full picture, including cash flow, goals, tradeoffs, and the practical choices that shape both daily life and long-term direction. Financial planning at Vessel is an ongoing, collaborative process. Values are not something we define once and set aside. They serve as a reference point over time, helping clients stay grounded when circumstances change or decisions feel uncertain. My goal is to be a steady partner who helps clients make thoughtful money decisions with greater confidence and clarity, so they can focus on living the life they want to live.

Steven Schlegel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Schlegel Dunn LLC, where he has worked since 2025, following a 20-year tenure at Commonwealth Financial Network. Schlegel is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a portion of his time to insurance sales and implementation. Schlegel Dunn LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $279 million across about 154 client relationships. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios primarily composed of ETFs and low-cost mutual funds, offering discretionary management and comprehensive financial planning through a three-advisor team.

Holly Brower is a financial advisor at 1836 Asset Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining 1836 Asset Management, she worked at Grey Rock Asset Management, LLC and Raymond James & Associates. 1836 Asset Management provides investment supervisory and separately managed account services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, businesses, and family offices. The firm employs an equity-focused, multi-year ownership approach complemented by a range of strategies executed by subadvisers, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary accounts and tailored client approval processes.

Stephen Chambers is a financial advisor with Linch Financial, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linch Financial since 2013 and has prior experience with Retirement Rescue Advisors LLC and Verity Medical Services. Chambers is also co-owner and CEO of Physicians Network LLC, which provides products and programs to support physicians' practices, and co-owner of SBC Benefits LLC, offering benefits solutions to small business owners. Linch Financial offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and limited financial planning to individuals and business entities, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis, cyclical methods, and both long- and short-term trading strategies, including derivatives and short selling.

Gregory Matthews is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Triumph Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2013. He has also been associated with World Equity Group, Inc. since 2019 and has operated as a sole proprietor since 1995. Outside of advisory work, Matthews serves on the Board of Directors for the North Texas Letter Winners Association and facilitates client access to estate planning services through a referral relationship with Estate Docs Pro. Triumph Wealth Advisors provides asset management, financial planning, and consultation services to individual and business clients. The firm manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis, using a variety of investment vehicles and third-party managers, and serves clients without a firm-level account minimum.

Michael Wells is a financial advisor with The Better 401(k) Source, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a year at Amazon.com and ongoing involvement with Empirical Modeling & Analytics since 2016. The Better 401(k) Source operates as the advisory program of Empirical Modeling & Analytics, serving mid-sized 401(k) and 403(b) plan sponsors with assets typically between $10 million and $50 million. The firm employs a mix of passive investment instruments and proprietary risk assessment techniques, and provides fiduciary services alongside participant education and benchmarking support.

Christopher Arnold is a financial advisor with Eddleman & Eddleman Inc, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JMFA, Gall's LLC, Faro Technologies, W.W. Grainger, and Archetype Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as a Field Consultant with John M Floyd & Associates, working with banks and credit unions. Eddleman & Eddleman advises individuals, businesses, trusts, family offices, and other entities through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and project analyses. The firm combines investment management with affiliated accounting services and a venture capital vehicle, utilizing an academic, evidence-based approach to portfolio construction focused on long-term strategies.

Katherine Im is a financial advisor with WG Plan LLC in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. Outside of advising, she is involved with Borden Hamman Insurance Marketing LLC as a non-variable insurance agent. WG Plan LLC provides asset management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary supervision of custodial accounts. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and a proprietary quantitative model to manage portfolios, with a focus on personalized client engagement.

David Rice is a financial advisor at The Helix Financial Group with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with The Helix Financial Group since 2007 and has also operated as a self-employed advisor since 2004. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. The Helix Financial Group provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation framework with tactical adjustments and global diversification, managing approximately $107 million in assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

David Schubert is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Carrington Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Fidelity Investments, New York Life, and ROGERS FINANCIAL GROUP. Carrington Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm uses a personalized investment process that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis, relying on third-party managers and an outsourced chief investment officer for asset allocation and portfolio monitoring.

Frank Precht is a financial advisor at GFN Capital Management with over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Securities and has been associated with Glazer Financial Network and GFN Capital Management for two decades. Outside of advisory services, he manages a hunting lease and is involved in cattle sales in Eastland, Texas. GFN Capital Management provides investment advisory and management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm employs multiple analytical approaches and a range of trading strategies, while also offering pension administration and accounting services through affiliated businesses.

Charles Gabriel is a financial advisor with The Better 401(k) Source in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Empirical Modeling and Analytics, Inc. since 1995. The Better 401(k) Source operates as Empirical Modeling & Analytics’ advisory program, serving sponsors of mid-sized 401(k) and 403(b) plans by managing plan assets on a discretionary basis and providing ERISA fiduciary services. The firm uses a diversified mix of ETFs, fixed income, and REITs with a unique “Elasticity” methodology to assess downside risk and recovery, supported by its background in research and analytics software.

Roger Frigstad is a financial advisor at DHL Wealth Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Frost & Sullivan for ten years. He also serves as an independent insurance agent at American Senior Benefits, assisting clients with Medicare and insurance-related matters. DHL Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, emphasizing modern portfolio theory and long-term trading. The firm offers customized Investment Policy Statements, estate-planning referrals, and educational seminars, using a range of investment vehicles and custodial services.

James Hopson is a financial advisor at Capital Advisory Group, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience and a Series 63 designation. He has worked at World Choice Securities, Inc. since 2001 and has been involved with Capital Advisory Group, Inc. since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and founder of Hopson & Associates, a CPA firm. Capital Advisory Group serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial, retirement, estate, tax, and insurance planning services. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with diversified model portfolios, managing roughly $210–216 million for about 72 client households.

Francisco Zorrilla is a financial advisor at Zor Capital, LLC with 15 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has operated his own advisory firm since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he runs a financial education website and hosts a weekly Twitter chat focused on stock market discussions. Zor Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, individualized asset allocation, and customized investment programs. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various instruments and offers both performance-based and traditional fee arrangements.

Craig Hausz is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CMH Wealth Management in Dallas, TX. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Advisory Services, Ameritas Investment Company, XO Wealth Management, and Principal Securities. He is also the CEO and a shareholder of the accounting firm CMH Advisors, PLLC, and is affiliated with his spouse’s consulting firm, InHausz Solutions, LLC. CMH Wealth Management is a small, supported advisory firm serving primarily high-net-worth individuals and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, employing a variety of analytical methods and trading strategies, and sponsors a wrap fee program uncommon for firms of its size.

Trey Touchstone is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Lifeway Financial Corporation since 2010, where he serves as one of two advisors. Lifeway Financial Corporation advises individual and high-net-worth clients, offering personalized financial planning, discretionary investment management, and hourly consultations. The firm manages approximately $339 million across about 168 client relationships, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and incorporating private placements and other illiquid investments into its portfolios.