Sydney Hacker is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Rockwall, TX. Prior to joining Mercer, Hacker held positions at Sanctuary Securities, Sanctuary Advisors, Fidelity Investments, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, Hacker has experience working at Dillard's, Baylor University, and in the hospitality sector. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, nonprofits, and endowments, providing investment advisory as well as financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other specialized strategies.

Henry Smith is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial in 2025, he worked at UBS Financial Services and Sellside Group, LLC. In 2022, he spent time traveling in Europe following his college graduation. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services through a Private Advisor model and consolidated investment platform.

Juan Hernandez is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. based in Dallas, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, TCBI Securities, Texas Capital Bank, Wells Fargo, Regions Bank, and BBVA Compass Insurance Agency. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers access to various managed account programs and portfolio management strategies on the Passageway platform, supported by a large team of advisors and affiliated entities.

William Wall is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2017 and previously worked at Tolleson Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for The Charles F. "Doc" Hall Foundation, supporting the Texas A&M University men's lacrosse club. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various active management techniques and comprehensive retirement plan services.

Madison Friedman is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial, Friedman held positions at Stack'd Oakland, CIFC Asset Management, Viva Los Tacos, and Marty B's, and also completed several years of full-time education. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Rawles Bell is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Benchmark Private Wealth Management, Innovation Partners, and Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, where he also acts as an insurance agent. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, implementing strategies primarily through allocations to third-party independent managers selected via a proprietary due-diligence process. The firm offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, outsourced CIO solutions, and sponsors proprietary investment vehicles.

Jeremy Hudson is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience currently advising at Corient. His prior roles include a decade at RGT Wealth Advisors, LLC, and positions at CIPW Service Company, LLC and Corient Services LLC. He is based in Dallas, TX. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies, third-party managers, and risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Christina Angelo is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Commonwealth since 2021 and also maintains a role at Day Reps, LLC since 2017. Previously, she was involved with C. Angelo Designs, Inc. and gnomadic boutique, inc. from 2013 to 2017. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while enabling affiliated advisors to operate under their own brands.

Victor Guadiana is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera and Avantax, with additional time at Institutional Securities Corp. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and employs a mix of custodians and third-party managers, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary account management.

Hunter Shoemake is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC. Prior to joining MAI in 2026, he worked at Hilltop Securities and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Shoemake's background also includes roles outside finance at Golf Galaxy and Lifetime Fitness. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, institutions, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolio strategies across multiple asset classes and integrates financial planning, tax, and administrative services through its affiliated companies.

Eric Doan is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles including positions at LegacyShield Solutions, inheritguard, LLC, and Doan Insurance Group, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Doan is involved in estate planning services and insurance sales, including health, vision, and dental insurance enrollment. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, providing both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jacob Marley is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group, having worked at both firms since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in an ice vending business run with his father. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Andrew Williams Jr. is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wfg Investments Inc. from 2010 to 2017. Williams also owns Williams Wealth Management Group, operating under Kestra’s registered representative and advisory services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design and compliance support, and access to multiple management platforms, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Ian Ogilvie is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association for 11 years. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a Private Advisor model and an integrated investment platform, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing a range of investment and placement services.

Michael Barczak II is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Carson Wealth in Dallas, TX, and previously worked at firms including Creative Planning, Lockton Financial Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Guardian Life. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with more than 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, variable sub-account management for annuities, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan services, supported by an Investment Committee that oversees model portfolios and offers tailored investment solutions.

Brian Bergman is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Smith Anglin Financial, Fidelity Investments, and TD Ameritrade. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Carter Street is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Allworth Financial, L.P., where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill, and Bank of America, among others. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analysis to deliver customized investment strategies across various asset classes.

Malia Morales is a Private Wealth Advisor and managing partner of the Tyler, Bybee, Lane, Morales Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. She has over 20 years of experience advising founders, corporate executives, and business owners. Malia leads a 12-person team and oversees $4 billion in assets as of January 2026. Her client focus includes areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and specialized services for women, sports, and entertainment professionals. Malia holds multiple professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She has been designated as a Senior Portfolio Manager within Merrill's Investment Advisory Program, managing discretionary personalized and defined investment strategies. Malia frequently speaks at industry conferences and has presented at events hosted by Forbes, Barron's, Standard & Poor's/Dow Jones, and State Street Global Advisors. She graduated from Stanford University with dual bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Media Communications with an emphasis in Media Technology and Psychology. Active in her community, Malia supports organizations such as the Child Rescue Coalition, for which she directed and produced a documentary about the abuse, exploitation, and trafficking of young children. She is also involved with Fundacion Social Antorchas de Vida, Funicancer, Operation Underground Railroad, and Thorn. Malia lives in Houston with her husband and two children.

Hudson White is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at several firms such as Cornerstone Caregiving and Alpha 8. He also has experience at Baylor University and various organizations outside the financial sector. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management supported by specialized teams and proprietary research, delivering tailored strategies through a variety of platforms and leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs network.

Peter Curtis is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Greycourt & Co., INC., and the University of Pittsburgh. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individual, corporate, pension, profit-sharing, and institutional clients. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies across public and private assets, integrates third-party independent managers via a proprietary “Focus List,” and offers detailed performance reporting and participant education.