Kirk Barrett is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Farther. His prior roles include positions at Silver Lake Capital Management, Malleck Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, Fisher Investments, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Capital. Outside of his advisory work, he is a Gift Planner for the Lutheran Foundation of Southwest, focusing on legacy and charitable gift planning. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform, offering discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations for private investment funds. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory with bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic model portfolios, primarily investing in ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Jason Weston is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held multiple roles in insurance and mortgage-related businesses since 2001. Weston is involved in residential mortgage loan origination and insurance sales as part of his broader professional activities. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides access to proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options, and supports clients with affiliated retirement and recordkeeping entities.

Michael Kolacz is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2023 and previously spent seven years at International Assets Advisory, LLC. Kolacz is also an independent contractor assisting clients with estate planning documents and consulting on college tuition negotiation. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs both strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolio strategies across passive and active investments, serving clients through various advisory platforms and third-party manager programs.

Sachit Muduli is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Transamerica, he worked at Wfgia and Boost Mobile and has been a student for over a decade. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party money managers with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Rekeveia Dabney is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, SwipeJobs, and RemX, as well as a period as a stay-at-home mom. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated services utilize proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, delivered within plan lineups selected by sponsors.

Philip Merrifield is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Merrifield also has a background at Wheaton College. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various advice programs, focusing on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning. The firm employs proprietary software and model portfolios developed with Morningstar Investment Management and manages a large client base primarily through non-discretionary advisory services.

Benjamin Holden is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He also works as an aeronautical engineer at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Burt Snover is a ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC. He has held roles at Brokers International Financial Services, Fund Architects, and Foresight Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Comp Edge Financial, a wholesaling and insurance marketing firm. Integrity Alliance is a large advisor network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Zachary Egbert is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at GWN Securities Inc. since 2012. He is also the managing partner of Egbert Wealth Management, which is noted as an investment-related side business maintained for tax purposes. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, incorporating both discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Bradley Mickelson is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at Spectrum Advisors, Fisher Investments, and Barrow Hanley Global Investors. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory, with a focus on multi-factor tilts, low-cost index vehicles, and tax management.

Gregory McCurry is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. McCurry has worked with several firms, including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Eagle Strategies. He is also the owner of McCurry Insurance Agency LLC, where he provides multi-line insurance brokerage services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining both investment advisory and broker-dealer services.

Brandon Montgomery is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Michael Putnam is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Rockwall, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at GWFS Equities, MWA Financial Services Inc, and Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of his advisory role, he provides transportation services through Uber during non-business hours. Empower Advisory Group offers financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party planning tools focused on long-term portfolio returns and saving rates, with services delivered alongside Empower’s administrative and recordkeeping platforms.

Bradley Epstein is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Epstein & Kolacz Wealth Management since 2006 and maintains a CPA practice through Epstein & Company PC. Epstein is also involved in tax preparation and consulting services with EB Tax Advisors PLLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various platforms.

Tamaris Conkleton is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including NextEra Energy, RegEd, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck. Outside the financial sector, she was involved with Perfume & Heels between 2018 and 2019. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and manages multiple platforms, serving clients from large institutional investors to sovereign wealth funds.

Eric Clinger is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2024 and also has experience with ManhattanLife and Yellow Jacket Business Solutions. Outside of financial advising, he is employed at Toyota Motor North America as a supervisor in general accounting and refers individuals to ManhattanLife for health insurance. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and third-party money managers, operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Ma Nang Lar is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citi Personal Wealth Management and Citigroup Global Markets. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithmic risk assessments and approved model strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Sean Sweeney is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Mayben Company LLC since 2016, serving as Director of Client Accounts in addition to his role at United Planners. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management firm with approximately $12.77 billion in assets under management and over 350 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts, offering advisory and brokerage services primarily through independent investment adviser representatives.

Dylan Moore is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and has experience outside finance with the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mostly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Ryan Edwards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has held positions at UrbanFootprint, Ekata, Unearth Technologies, Princeton University, and University of Tennessee Chattanooga. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing various strategies and advisor tools to support client account management.