James Warburton is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC since 2023. He previously worked for Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management from 2013 to 2023. Quotient Wealth Partners is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $3.54 billion for around 1,900 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs tailored, diversified portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and incorporates tax-aware strategies alongside operational tools to monitor and manage client accounts.

Derek Draper is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Jal Dennis Group and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Draper serves on the board for the Lake Lavon Camp & Retreat Center and is involved in several local athletic organizations, including Global Athletic Impact and the Wylie Sports Hall of Honor, while also producing local high school football internet broadcasts. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and corporate clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering comprehensive advisory services alongside technology and operational solutions for other advisors.

William Houser is a financial advisor at EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has a background in law, having practiced with Houser Law Firm, P.C. since 2017 and previously with Houser & Flournoy, P.C. and Jordan, Houser & Flournoy, LLP from 2005 to 2017. EverSource Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, families, trusts, charitable foundations, retirement plans, and institutional relationships, providing wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers multiple investment programs and supports other advisory firms through turnkey services, sub-advisory arrangements, and private market access options.

Renee Matheson is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. in Dallas, TX, with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as in roles outside finance including hospitality and full-time education. Hilltop Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and broker-dealer services, offering managed accounts, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and annuity solutions. The firm provides an open-architecture platform combining third-party and firm-sponsored strategies, along with custody, banking, and market-making capabilities.

Christopher Scott II is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Lewisville, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CX Institutional, LLC, Homrich Berg, and Florida Financial Advisors. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving around 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing $23.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers wealth-management services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advice, employing a long-term, diversified investment approach managed by an internal team and investment committee.

Jacqueline Finley is a CFA® charterholder with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Momentum Independent Network Inc. She has held positions at Westwood Advisors, LLC since 2019 and has been associated with Foreside Fund Services, LLC and Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. since 2008 and 1995, respectively. Outside of her advisory roles, she is a private independent health insurance agent and co-general partner of an investment holding partnership. Momentum Independent Network Inc. serves individual, corporate, institutional, and retirement clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions, integrating broker-dealer operations with municipal advisory and banking capabilities within the Hilltop group.

Marques Glaze is a financial advisor at CX Institutional, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Fisher Investments and PNC Capital Advisors LLC. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across a diverse range of asset classes and uses both model portfolios and custom strategies.

Gretchen Harder is a financial advisor at Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Quotient, she held roles at the University of Colorado Boulder and the Colorado Longitudinal Study. Quotient Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm uses broadly diversified portfolios with low-cost ETFs, individual securities, mutual funds, options, and select alternative investments, applying tax-aware strategies and utilizing model portfolios, ongoing monitoring, and multiple platforms for account management.

Shikha Midha is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Bank. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $15.7 billion in assets with around 240 advisors and emphasizes a long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities.

Robert Borowczak is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Northern Trust Securities since 2011. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that provides discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program, serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients with model-driven strategies that integrate proprietary and third-party investment products.

Abigail Valentine is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Advisor Resource Council and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and LPL Financial. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers and LPL advisory programs. The firm uses actively managed strategies combining artificial intelligence tools with fundamental analysis across various asset classes and offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management.

Clayton Fisher is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Arax Advisory Partners and has prior experience at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC and USCA Securities LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors, overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans using a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation.

Lal Echterhoff is a CFA® charterholder with 34 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Level Four Advisory Services in Dallas, TX, where he has worked since 2013. Prior to and concurrently, he has been involved with Level Four Capital Management and Harbor Financial Services. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion for individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and state and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, asset and portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, multiple custodians, and a mix of firm-sponsored and third-party platforms.

Maggie Robertson is a financial advisor at Advisor Resource Council with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in education and a position at Texas Leaguer Brewing Company. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises by offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses actively managed strategies that integrate artificial intelligence with traditional fundamental analysis and provides both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management options.

Matthew Mcguire is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Parallel Advisors, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 13 years with Heritage Trust Company and Argent Institutional Services, LLC. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies using fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and integrates technology platforms to manage tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away accounts.

Wesley Shindler is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Shindler is an owner of two trucking companies involved in leasing cabs and tractors. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $12.4 billion across 207 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and combines firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations to construct and manage portfolios.

Reiss Holt is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC in Dallas, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining International Assets Advisory and Megatel Capital Investments, he worked at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and Raymond James & Associates. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent advisors. The firm offers customized long-term portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and may utilize third-party managers and wrap programs as part of its investment approach.

Mike Greiner is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at World Financial Group and Virtue Capital Management, among others. Greiner also owns Texas Elite Benefits, where he markets and sells life insurance and annuities. Global View Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach based on technical and quantitative methods and offers multiple program options, including access to third-party managers and an ETF-only portfolio choice.

Lesley Pinckard is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services since 2017 and previously at Wealth Watch Advisors LLC. Pinckard is actively involved in the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Fort Worth chapter, serving in leadership roles including President in 2023. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a platform relationship with Envestnet and Pershing as custodian, delivering managed solutions through approved model portfolios and third-party managers.

Jonathan Hancock is a financial advisor with Ally Invest Advisors, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ally Invest Advisors in 2025, he worked at Ally Invest Securities LLC and held various roles in the automotive and securities industries. Outside of his advisory duties, Hancock supports Ally Bank customers as a Contact Center Representative, assisting with account maintenance and education on deposit products. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients using web-based and virtual solutions. The firm offers ETF-based Robo Portfolios and Financial Advisor-delivered Personal Advice services, implementing model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory across multiple risk tiers.