William Baxter is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Baxter Capital Group in Dallas, TX. He has experience working at Braiins, Ernst & Young, and KB Lone Star Mining prior to his current role. Baxter Capital Group provides investment advisory services primarily focused on bitcoin to individuals and high net worth clients, emphasizing concentrated, long-term holdings tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance. The firm operates on a discretionary basis using independent qualified custodians and serves both retail and high-net-worth investors.

Karen Ehmke is the principal of Springwood Financial Advisors, an independent firm based in Dallas, TX. She holds the PFS™ designation and a Series 65 license, with 22 years of industry experience. Since 2004, she has led Springwood Financial Advisors, which she operates as a single-advisor firm. Springwood Financial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and corporate pension plans. The firm emphasizes a long-term, evidence-based investment approach using low-turnover passive funds and model portfolios, and offers additional services including accounting-affiliated tax support and employee benefit plan consulting.

James Still is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advising. He has led JASI Financial, Inc. since 2012 and concurrently works as a consultant with Andrea M Still, CPA PC, a non-investment related CPA firm. JASI Financial, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plan sponsors and participants. The firm employs a buy-and-hold, long-term investment strategy focused on diversified asset allocation using primarily low-cost, passively managed funds and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Eric Hudson Jr. is the sole advisor at Hudson Wealth Management, LLC in Dallas, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at GAF Materials Corporation since 2016. Hudson Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services primarily to employee benefit plans, institutional clients, and other entities. The firm customizes portfolios using fundamental and cyclical analysis and offers plan-level services including fund selection advice, investment performance monitoring, and participant education seminars.

Lance Riddle is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and the sole advisor at Optimal Wealth Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX. He has led the firm since 2009 and also works as an independent insurance agent. Optimal Wealth Advisors serves individual investors, including many high-net-worth clients, providing financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a relatively conservative investment approach focused on asset allocation frameworks and tailors strategies based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Fadi Boury is a financial advisor at Investor’s Advantage with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Investor’s Advantage since 1991, with a two-year period at Per Stirling Capital Management from 2019 to 2021. Investor’s Advantage is a fee-only registered investment adviser offering discretionary investment management and tailored advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and a range of institutional clients including insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a fiduciary investment approach that combines low-cost, market-cap-weighted index funds for equity exposure with active fixed-income management, operating without commissions and using institutional-quality custodial platforms.

James Crank is the managing partner of J C Texas Investment Advisors, Ltd., an independent firm based in Dallas, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of experience in investment advisory services. Prior to founding his firm in 2003, Mr. Crank has been involved in multiple business ventures, including real estate and oil and gas partnerships, and serves as co-trustee for several family trusts. J C Texas Investment Advisors, Ltd. provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily through separately managed accounts to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental analysis and typically involves concentrated equity and fixed-income portfolios designed to align with each client’s objectives and risk profile.

Kathy Stewart is a financial advisor at Kurtin Financial Advisers, LLC in Dallas, TX, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kurtin Financial Advisers since 2007. Kurtin Financial Advisers is an independent, single-advisor firm serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and charitable entities. The firm provides customized investment portfolios and strategic wealth planning, often incorporating direct investments and cash-flow-oriented positions, and works with an unaffiliated sub-advisor for tactical trading.

Christopher Neudecker is the sole advisor at In-Christ Asset Management, LLC in Plano, TX. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience, including roles at UBS Financial Services and BB&T Investment Services. In addition to his advisory work, he has been a self-employed software contractor since 2012 and serves as a software leader at BHG. In-Christ Asset Management is an independent, state-registered adviser that provides discretionary asset management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers tailored investment programs using technical and charting analysis, with portfolios that may include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options, and accounts are reviewed at least quarterly.

Jonathan Mazur is a financial advisor with Luke Financial Company, LLC in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Zachary Financial, LLC and Luke Financial Company LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he operates JUNGLETREK, a career services firm, and is involved in the sale of life, health, and annuity insurance products as an owner and insurance agent at Zachary Financial, LLC. Luke Financial Company provides investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high net worth clients. The firm employs a range of strategies including discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and educational seminars, and distinguishes itself by integrating insurance services and utilizing borrowing and derivatives in managed accounts.

Connor Davis is a financial advisor at Lake Highlands Capital Management in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sands Capital Management and PhysAssist Scribes. Lake Highlands Capital Management provides discretionary investment management through separately managed accounts and bespoke advisory projects. The firm serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional investors, employing a concentrated investment approach that combines fundamental research with technical analysis across various geographies and sectors.

Damon Wykrent is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience and operates as the sole advisor at Wykrent, Damon, an independent firm based in Flower Mound, TX. Since 2009, he has also maintained a consulting and expert witness practice unrelated to investment advisory services. Wykrent, Damon manages approximately $21.3 million across 21 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing broad diversification through mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with comprehensive financial planning services.

Sanjeev Kaushik is a financial advisor at Reap Asset Management LLC in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience, including roles at MF&Co. Asset Management and RegCentric. He maintains an ongoing advisory role with an Australian firm. Reap Asset Management provides discretionary asset management and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with varied investment strategies, including futures, options, and digital assets, and offers both retirement consulting and subscription-based market education products.

83 Financial was founded on a simple idea: financial planning should feel like a conversation, not a sales pitch. We're an independent, fee-only advisory firm — that means no commissions, no product quotas, and no hidden incentives. Just advice that's in your corner. Mike has spent over 20 years in the financial services industry, with that majority being in wealth management and direct client facing roles. After seeing the inside of small private firms as well as large Fortune 500 corporations, he wanted to offer advice and services that align with core values of putting the client first, no matter what. The most common way we work with clients is to provide comprehensive financial planning and ongoing wealth management. Quarterly meetings, annual tax strategy sessions, investment management, estate planning, and retirement income analysis are just a few of the ways we provide value. Mike prides himself on attention to detail. The goal is simple: be better than yesterday.

Christopher Weimer is the principal of Weimer Financial Advisors LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Southlake, TX. He holds a Series 65 credential and has over 30 years of experience in business, primarily with Enterprise Holdings Inc. before founding his advisory practice in 2025. Weimer Financial Advisors LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers both ongoing advisory engagements and one-time project consultations, employing a long-term investment approach supplemented by tactical portfolio adjustments, and uses a fee model based on negotiated fixed, subscription, or hourly planning fees.

Jamie Grant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with JDG Wealth Management Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2009. Grant also serves as an adjunct professor at Paul Quinn College and operates a family farm in Streetman, TX. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ryan Smith is a financial advisor at Gladiator Capital Management in Parker, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladiator Capital Management since 2016 and also serves as Director of Procurement at ATW, where he manages supplier negotiations and delivery schedules. Gladiator Capital Management is an independent, fee-only firm that provides discretionary portfolio management to private individuals and small businesses, focusing on growth-oriented strategies using equities and stock options. The firm employs a model-driven, technical investment approach with an emphasis on volatility strategies implemented through ETFs and options, managing accounts using custodian relationships without taking custody of client assets.

Grant Augustini is a financial advisor at Vivid Wealth Management LLC in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has worked in financial services since 2018, including roles at New York Life Insurance Company and Vivid Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, Grant spends approximately half of his time as a licensed insurance agent. Vivid Wealth Management LLC provides investment advice to individuals and high-net-worth clients by recommending and coordinating with third-party money managers rather than managing portfolios directly. The firm assists clients in selecting appropriate managers, handling account paperwork, and monitoring performance, while operating through formal referral relationships.

David Megarity is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He currently leads Stratia Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked for Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2025. Megarity also operates as an independent insurance agent, selling insurance and annuity products. Stratia Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary asset management, assets-under-advisement, and standalone financial planning primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tailored investment process incorporating technical and cyclical analysis alongside various investment strategies, offering both discretionary management and advisory models.

Evan Mcdaniel is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Eastlake Planning LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to this, he held roles at MML Investors Services, LLC and Spectrum Financial Group. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent. Eastlake Planning LLC is an independent registered investment adviser managing approximately $44.6 million in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary advice, and financial planning services, utilizing an investment approach focused on asset allocation and modern portfolio theory.