Geoffrey Erwin is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at BakerAvenue, where he has been since 2022. His previous roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Strategic Advisers, as well as Fidelity Brokerage Services. BakerAvenue provides investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and specialized strategies including estate and philanthropy planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with tactical asset allocation across various named strategies.

James Turco is a financial advisor with Thurston Springer Advisors in Flower Mound, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank, with earlier work at North Pier Fiduciary Management and Lockton Investment Advisors. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including both buy-and-hold and active models, and works with institutional clients while integrating affiliated broker-dealer and insurance services.

Justin Davis is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience currently serving at Grimes & Company. He has worked at Grimes & Company since 2019 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and TD Ameritrade. Grimes & Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including trusts, pension plans, and government entities. The firm uses customized investment strategies supported by proprietary research, allocating across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers.

Mark Connell is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Regal Investment Advisors, Aion Retirement, and Gateway Church. Financial & Tax Architects specializes in discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly those nearing or in retirement. The firm uses proprietary investment strategies primarily involving ETFs and individual securities, offering customized portfolios managed with monthly reviews and rebalancing.

Tristan Bishop is a CFP® professional with 2 years of industry experience, currently serving at Grimes & Company. His prior roles include positions at Lido Advisors, Third Act Wealth Management, and Lifeway Financial Corporation. Grimes & Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients such as trusts, estates, and government entities. The firm employs customized investment strategies supported by proprietary research and portfolio management systems, with a range of investment vehicles and approaches tailored to client needs.

Ethan Woods is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Fisher Investments, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, 49 Financial, and Axa Advisors. Soltis Investment Advisors offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting services to individuals, institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $13 billion in assets and employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment process incorporating quantitative screening and qualitative manager due diligence.

Scott Heinila is a financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Center Street Securities, Retirement Investment Advisors Inc., and Western International Securities. He also serves as President of Prism Wealth Preservation and Insurance Solutions, LLC, and is a board member of Meals on Wheels Orange County. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, and governmental entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on customized multi-asset portfolios using a range of internally managed and third-party investment options, supported by a formal platform for advisor collaboration and performance oversight.

Marcus Moore is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC in Southlake, TX. His prior roles include positions at Good Life Advisors, LPL Financial, Level Four Advisory Services, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Brian Tillotson is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Good Life Advisors, LLC since 2021 and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2014, including a prior role at Level Four Advisory Services. He is also the owner of Virtus Tax Strategies, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a mixture of in-house strategies and third-party platforms.

Giovanni Malatesta is a financial advisor at Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and BBVA-affiliated entities. Secure Asset Management primarily serves individual clients across various wealth levels, offering personalized financial planning, discretionary investment management, and pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and frequently utilizes third-party money managers and held-away account management.

Sandi Chui is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with roughly 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, using a combination of proprietary and third-party models to manage portfolios across multiple custodians and execution venues.

Ryan Murray is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Motivosity, Oasis Outsourcing, Fairstream, Choose Greatness, Qualtrics, Union Pacific Railroad, and Brigham Young University. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to individual clients, institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm combines Modern Portfolio Theory with quantitative screening and qualitative manager due diligence to manage approximately $13 billion in client assets.

Barry Richey is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2019 and previously spent 16 years with USA Financial Securities Corporation. Richey is also president and director of Win Financial Group, Inc., where he assists clients with income and estate planning through life insurance, long-term care, and annuity products. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Scott Barth is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, Barth serves on the board of directors for Staton Oaks HOA and owns a holding company for St. Croix Cellars, a winery, which requires approximately five hours of weekly involvement. Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. serves individual clients ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth households, providing personalized financial planning, discretionary investment management, and pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses, often utilizing third-party money managers and trading signals, and manages held-away employer accounts through a third-party platform.

Matthew Beaver is a financial advisor with Inspire Advisors, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Grit Wealth Management, and Cyberguide. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a business development manager for Factur, focusing on client prospecting in the manufacturing sector. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary assets and serves individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, broker-dealers, and other advisers. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing using proprietary tools and employs a range of analysis methods and sub-advisory relationships to construct portfolios.

Sanden Leavers is a financial advisor at BakerAvenue in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining BakerAvenue in 2025, Leavers was unemployed and has no prior advisory work history. BakerAvenue provides investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. institutions, typically under discretionary mandates. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, along with tactical asset allocation.

Matthew Gallagher is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Creativeone Wealth, LLC. He has previously worked at Prosperity Wealth Management, Gallagher & Sons Wealth Management, Change Path, Client One Securities, and Gallagher Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in offering fixed insurance products through Prosperity Wealth Management, LLC. Creativeone Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option strategies, supporting tailored client solutions across its large enterprise platform.

Thomas Smith is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., Realta Equities, Inc., and Capital Markets IQ. Smith also operates Bering Financial, LLC, a life insurance and fixed annuity sales business. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including in-house models, sub-advisers, and alternative investments tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Steven Harlass is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Thrivent Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elder at Soulthirst Church, a Lutheran church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, participating in leadership, worship, and community ministry activities. Thrivent Advisor Network provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to independent managers. The firm typically constructs diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs while also offering other investment options and continuous account monitoring.

Nicholas Trevino is a financial advisor at Global View Capital Management LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and Experior Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and lead instructor of Trident Sailing Academy, providing sailing instruction and related services. Global View Capital Management offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses algorithmic research and technical methods to manage portfolios according to client risk profiles and specific objectives.