Kristen West is a financial advisor at Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.L.C., dba Baker Financial Services, with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at GRB Financial LLC and in the hospitality industry. Gerald Baker Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $833.2 million in assets for about 374 clients, focusing on capital preservation and a long-term, asset-allocation investment approach.

Helen Stephens is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and leads Aspen Wealth Management, LLC in Fort Worth, TX. She has managed her own advisory group since 2011. Stephens is also a partial owner of a commercial real estate investment entity. Aspen Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering customized financial planning and discretionary asset management through a multi-model portfolio approach. The firm operates its own wrap fee program and integrates technology for planning and reporting while maintaining human oversight of investment decisions.

William Nous is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Wealth Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., and has experience supporting his wife's Airbnb property management business on a volunteer basis. Pinnacle Wealth Advisors is an independent, SEC-registered, team-based investment advisory firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ profiles using various investment vehicles and offers financial planning and retirement plan consulting services.

Hayden Heinz is a financial advisor with OverRidge Wealth Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining OverRidge Wealth Advisors, he worked in a variety of roles, including at Uber and Red River Roofing. He is also licensed to sell commission-based insurance in an individual capacity. OverRidge Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and tactical management of variable annuity sub-accounts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes and uses tools such as eMoney and Orion for account aggregation and reporting.

Kiran Patel is a financial advisor at Westpark Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Arlington, TX, with 20 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of advisory services, he is also involved in Medicare health insurance sales. Westpark Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and often manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis, requiring client approval for trades.

Orlando Molina is a financial advisor at MDX Wealth Management with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Bournehill Investment Services, Inc. and CFS Advisors LLC. Molina is also a licensed independent agent for life and health insurance in Texas. MDX Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management and portfolio management services, employing a fundamental research process to construct individualized portfolios across a range of asset classes.

Daniel Watkins is a financial advisor at Thirteen Twenty-Two Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Edward Jones, and other firms. He is also involved with Bridge & Brownback Tax dba Thirteen Twenty-Two Tax Consultants, a tax preparation and bookkeeping services firm. Thirteen Twenty-Two Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and typically manages client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Christopher Snow is a financial advisor with Signal Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Signal Securities since 1996. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on risk management through diversification and a consultative process to recommend model portfolios or tailored investment mixes, emphasizing long-term, asset-allocation-driven strategies and periodic rebalancing.

J. Rhodes is a financial advisor with Rhodes Investment Advisors, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles at Rhodes Securities, Inc. and FRIE Financial Group Inc., serving as CEO and president respectively. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an officer in an internet company, Scruddle, and participates in several financial and trading businesses. Rhodes Investment Advisors serves primarily individual clients, managing approximately $419 million across nearly 800 accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and third-party manager selection, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management that incorporates fundamental and technical investment analysis.

Erin Menking is a CFP® professional at FCA Corp with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Marim Wealth Planning, Aspire Planning Associates, and The Rudd Company, LLC. FCA Corp provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, managed entities, and open-end investment companies. The firm manages separately managed accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and serves as investment adviser to the Commonwealth International Series Trust, utilizing a fundamental and macroeconomic investment approach with customized portfolios.

Brian Mueller is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Rogers Wealth Group, Inc. since 2017. He previously worked at Mills Wealth Advisors, LLC and has provided financial counseling to military personnel through Zeiders since 2014, dedicating a portion of his time to this activity. Rogers Wealth Group offers wealth management consulting to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, utilizing globally diversified portfolios with an emphasis on institutional asset-class mutual funds and ETFs. The firm serves a unique client base including banking institutions and acts as a sub-advisor to collective investment funds.

John Gesek Jr. is a financial advisor at WPWealth LLP in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Optimus Capital Advisors, LLC since 2008. Gesek is also a licensed independent insurance agent and offers insurance products to advisory clients. WPWealth LLP provides investment advisory and consulting services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset class–based investment approach focused on global diversification and fixed-income risk management, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Russell Jacobson is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Astoria Strategic Wealth, Inc. since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Astoria Strategic Wealth provides financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations and private businesses. The firm focuses on diversified asset allocation with a long-term buy-and-hold strategy, tailoring portfolio construction to client-specific investment policy statements and offering tiered service levels that include tax-aware planning and estate-document review.

Orlando Luna is a financial advisor at Discipline Wealth Solutions, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at CPR Financial Group and CPR Investments Inc. Luna is also a substitute teacher in Arlington, Texas. Discipline Wealth Solutions serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and other registered advisors by providing tailored investment advisory services including managed accounts, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment approaches and offers oversight of third-party managers alongside in-house portfolio management.

James Davis is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a managing member and holds a 2% ownership stake at Aspen Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Mills Wealth Advisors, Tolleson Wealth Management, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Strategic Advisers LLC, and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Aspen Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and sponsors advisory relationships with employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning and discretionary asset management, constructing customized portfolios from six model allocations and managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Jacob Squires is a financial advisor at Aspen Wealth Management, LLC in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Aspen Wealth Management since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at North Texas Marine for nine years. Aspen Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and sponsors advisory relationships with employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning and discretionary asset management through customized portfolios and a wrap fee program that consolidates advisory, execution, custody, and reporting services.

Joseph Dena is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Owings Financial Group. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on risk management through diversified model portfolios and a consultative process that incorporates client financial data, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

David Eubanks is a CFP® and Series 66 holder with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC and has previously worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. and UBS Financial Services. Eubanks is also the founder and managing partner of BV Private Wealth in Fort Worth, TX. Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm consisting of approximately 18 advisors managing over $650 million for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party and alternative investment platforms.

Christopher Manross is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Rogers Wealth Group, Inc., where he has worked since 2014, except for a brief period in 2022 at WP Wealth LLP. The firm provides wealth management consulting to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, specializing in globally diversified portfolios using institutional asset-class mutual funds and ETFs. Rogers Wealth Group also serves banking and thrift institutions and acts as a sub-advisor to collective investment funds.

Dale Rogers is the CEO and sole owner of Rogers & Associates-Pension Consultants and a principal at Rogers Wealth Group, Inc., with 29 years of industry experience. He has managed Rogers Capital Management, Inc. since 1995 and performs consulting, recordkeeping, and administrative services for qualified retirement plan sponsors through his pension consulting firm. Rogers Wealth Group provides wealth management consulting to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, including retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using institutional asset-class mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizing small-capitalization and high book-to-market equities, and serves banking and thrift institution clients, a relatively uncommon focus for similarly sized teams.