Clifton Higgs is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. in Denton, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research and Securities Management and Research. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance agencies, focusing on health, property, and casualty insurance. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional plans through a network of approximately 200 advisors. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management services with a range of investment platforms and strategies, emphasizing client-specific approaches and operational features such as a formal review process for 12b-1 fees.

Nicole Gilbert is a financial advisor with BOK Financial Securities, Inc. in Plano, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience, including 20 years with BOK Financial Securities and its affiliated bank, Bokf, NA. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of a private property business. BOK Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, retirement plans, government agencies, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, fee-based investment management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program, combining research-driven asset allocation with a range of model strategies.

Hasan Hoke is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Procyon and has prior experience at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life Insurance Co. Procyon serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, institutional investors, retirement plans, and registered investment advisors. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and institutional consulting, focusing on customized portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income through both internal management and third-party managers.

Milton Finley is a financial advisor with Momentum Independent Network Inc. in Colleyville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Momentum Independent Network since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with administrative and financial tasks at Gribble Springs Baptist Church. Momentum Independent Network Inc. serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and retirement plans with investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm integrates broker-dealer operations with banking and municipal advisory capabilities and offers a range of managed account programs and third-party platform access.

John Shea is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC in Denton, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has operated Shea Wealthcare since 2012. Outside of advising, Shea is an independent insurance agent through TriQuest USA and is involved in a tax referral business in West Palm Beach, FL. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, focusing on investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes selecting and monitoring outside money managers and supplementing with individual securities analysis.

John Cervantes is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Matthews, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera since 2013. He serves on the board of the Pine Lake Country Club in Mint Hill, NC. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors across 140 offices. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and customizable portfolio solutions.

Titilope Jinadu is a financial advisor at Ally Invest Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for twelve years. Outside of finance, she is the managing member of Joleebel Hair LLC, a business focused on vendor relationships and product testing. Ally Invest Advisors serves a large retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary portfolio management through automated services and advisor-led guidance. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment process using primarily ETFs across various risk tiers and strategy variants, supported by digital and automated portfolio management tools.

Daniel Lancaster is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Advisors Capital Management, LLC and previously worked at Fisher Investments and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved with Lancity Enterprises, LLC, doing business as The Wealth Expedition. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and a self-directed brokerage solution, combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across equity, fixed-income, and tactical approaches.

Alex Stowe Jr. is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC since 2023. Prior to this, he led Stowe Planning, L.L.C. for 22 years and has been self-employed since 1999. Avior Wealth Management is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing over $5 billion in client assets through approximately 120 financial professionals. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and business consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable and corporate entities, and banking institutions.

Philippe Thomas is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining USAA, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. He serves as a Sergeant and Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor with the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Unit VMGR 234, drilling one weekend per month. USAA Investment Services Company offers retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors through phone and digital channels, providing a Retirement Income Strategy Report and facilitating referrals rather than managing client assets.

Kade Orsburn is a financial advisor at SEIA with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at SES LLC, Solutions 4 Wealth, and the Denton County District Attorney's Office. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including management of mineral rights, a consulting company, and farm land operations. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients through a multi-team platform of over 130 advisors. The firm employs a six-step investment process supported by research and offers multiple managed account programs, blending non-discretionary and discretionary management approaches.

Gerard Raymond is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and approximately one year of experience in the industry. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and positions outside the financial sector, including at Lululemon and 24 Hour Fitness. Soltis Investment Advisors serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension/401(k) plans. The firm employs a manager selection and portfolio construction process that integrates Modern Portfolio Theory, quantitative screening, and qualitative due diligence to select a range of investment vehicles, and it provides ongoing client communications and performance reviews.

Alessandro Ugge is a financial advisor at BOK Financial Securities, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and BBVA-related entities. BOK Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions such as municipalities and government agencies. The firm provides non-discretionary, fee-based investment management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program, combining advisor-led client contact with research and asset allocation from its Strategic Investment Advisors.

Gerald Robinson is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council in Flower Mound, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with 360 Wealth Management, LLC since 2012 and LPL Financial, LLC since 2009. Robinson serves as president and board member of the Flower Mound Rotary Club. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm uses actively managed strategies combining artificial intelligence tools with traditional fundamental analysis across diverse portfolios reviewed at least annually.

Curtis Ladd is a CFP® certificant with 40 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at DFPG Investments, Inc. and First Financial Center of Dallas, where he is also involved in insurance sales. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation approach, offering a variety of portfolio management strategies and flexible fee arrangements.

Andrew Hicks is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. in Denver, CO. BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other legal entities by providing discretionary portfolio management, investment supervisory services, and wealth advisory and financial planning. The firm employs multi-advisor teams guided by research from BOKF, NA’s Strategic Investment Advisors and offers integrated services through its affiliation with a national bank and trust provider.

Mathew Welsh is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving with Advisor Resource Council in Dallas, TX. He has been with Advisor Resource Council (formerly 360 Wealth Management, LLC) and LPL Financial since 2014. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Outdoor World Bass Pro Shops from 2009 to 2018. 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 utilizes actively managed strategies that combine artificial intelligence tools with traditional fundamental analysis across various asset classes and offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management.

Colton Green is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Lincoln Investment and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with RetireSimply, an insurance-related business focused on client financial goals. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing about $10.1 billion for nearly 29,615 clients through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers.

Yanyi Tang is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. Tang holds the Series 66 credential and has prior experience at Equitable Advisors and MCM CPAs. Outside of advisory work, Tang owns an agency focused on commercial insurance and operates an online jewelry sales business. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and risk tolerance and employs a blend of modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis.

David Yarbrough is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera Financial Services since 2000. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors and offers investment advisory and financial planning services across multiple platforms and customizable portfolio options.