Walter Virden IV is a financial advisor at Momentum Independent Network Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at SWS Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner at the CPA firm Virden Chapman & Virden PLLC and serves on the boards of St. John's Foundation and the Harry Male Youth Foundation. Momentum Independent Network serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services and utilizes a platform model with third-party managers and integrated municipal bond strategies sponsored by affiliated entities.

Douglas Bryan is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including USA Financial Securities, LifePro Asset Management, and Ducerus in Grand Prairie, TX. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and directs Insight College & Financial Solutions, where he educates clients on college admissions and financial aid strategies. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Children First Counseling Center and is a member of the Grand Prairie Metro Rotary. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to institutional clients and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios that are actively monitored and rebalanced, along with a range of overlays and a technology-driven managed account platform for advisers.

Walter Virden III is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Momentum Independent Network Inc. since 2001. He is also a partner at Virden Chapman & Virden CPAs, a CPA firm operating since 1969. Outside of his advisory and accounting roles, he serves on the board of Saint Mark's Church and participates on the finance committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. Momentum Independent Network serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing third-party managers and a platform model that integrates with Hilltop affiliates for investment management and cash management solutions.

Kaylynn Dalebout is a financial advisor at Wealth Management in Mansfield, TX, with seven years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Wealth Management, Kaylynn worked at Yellowstone Partners and currently owns Clockwork Accounting & Tax Services, which provides accounting and tax preparation services. She is also involved in managing an Airbnb property through Quiet Jungle Escape, LLC, and owns Iron Clad Excavation. Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a passive investment approach centered on no-load mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizing long-term, buy-and-hold strategies with periodic rebalancing, and provides fiduciary retirement-plan services and back-office support to other advisors.

J Paul Prasifka is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Rhodes Securities, Inc. for nine years before joining Gradient Securities in 2022. Prasifka serves as President Elect of the Fort Worth Texas Exes alumni association. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment model and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers while maintaining detailed disclosure and oversight of related revenue-sharing and incentive arrangements.

Larry Sanders is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Innovation Partners LLC and Parsonex Securities. In addition to his advisory roles, Sanders serves as a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army Reserve and owns a barber business. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm provides customized investment solutions and access to third-party advisors, focusing on non-high-net-worth individuals.

Matthew Dorchak is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Keene & Associates, Inc. for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages three rental properties. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, offering portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, access to alternative investments, and lending and insurance solutions. The firm employs a client-focused approach that includes customized allocation, manager selection, and ongoing monitoring across a range of traditional and proprietary investment strategies.

Carson Graves is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Advisors since 2017 and operates Carson Enterprise, a retirement education center, since 2007. Outside of financial advising, he is also involved in real estate as a realtor with TrackStar Realty Group. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily non-discretionary model, working with third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, and manages platform assets of approximately $1.39 billion.

Marcus Zapata is a CFP® with nine years of experience in financial services, currently with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. He has held roles at several affiliated First Command entities since 2017 and previously worked at H&R Block and Alamo Insurance and Wealth Management. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects portfolios and third-party managers from approved lists.

Thomas Wilkins is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command Financial Services and its affiliated firms since 2006. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, employing a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Joshua Shirley is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with First Command firms since 2008 and is also connected with Texas A&M University. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Yamaoroza Apothecary and Teas LLC, assisting with event setup and product transportation. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized investment team and wealth portfolio managers.

Baily Eberhardt is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, Eberhardt has worked with several wineries and agricultural ventures, including Val Verde Winery and Oatman Farms LLC. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Robin Luckett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Allworth Financial prior to joining First Command Advisory Services in 2026. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Sheryl Vause is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to her financial services career, she served 20 years in the United States Air Force and has experience working with the YMCA. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Ryan Hunt is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with First Command Insurance Services and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Lotter Hunt Safaris, a South African hunting safari business where he assists in connecting clients with hunting opportunities. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers who select model portfolios and third-party managers from prescreened lists.

Trilok Subedi is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he is a member of Serenity Independence Hub LLC, which operates Xpress Family Salon, though he has no operational duties there. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, with a specialized focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs, managed centrally by an Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers who oversee model portfolios and select third-party managers.

Michael Mays is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, he served in the US Army and worked at Schneider Electric. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in entrepreneurial real estate ventures, including co-founding several property management and acquisition companies, and recently added military intelligence consulting to his activities. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, with investment management conducted by a centralized team that selects portfolios and third-party managers from approved lists.

Tina Nguyen is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and has a background that includes military service in the United States Army from 2013 to 2019. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects and monitors model portfolios and third-party managers.

Chad Cody is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2016 before joining First Command Financial Services in 2016. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs using model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Christian Schad is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Mercer and Pavilion Advisory Group. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team that selects and monitors model portfolios and third-party managers from prescreened lists.