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David Weber is the sole advisor at Uniplan Financial Investments Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Uniplan Financial Investments since 2013 and has a long-standing career dating back to 1986 through his ownership and presidency of Uniplan Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Weber serves as treasurer for the Dallas Association of Health Underwriters. Uniplan Financial Investments provides financial planning and consulting services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, referring assets to third-party money managers. The firm offers customized advice through documented investment objectives and ongoing support but does not exercise discretionary trading authority or custody client assets.

My name is Neil Krishnaswamy. I have long been intrigued by the challenge we face to live the most abundant life we can NOW while also building a secure foundation for the future. For over the past decade, I’ve sought answers by building and refining processes to help people allocate their resources in line with their goals and make better decisions. This journey has manifested into the formation of an independent financial planning and investment firm, called Krishna Wealth Planning. With a diverse background as both a technology professional and advisor for a wealth management firm, I utilize unique skills and a process-based approach to help manage the complexity of my clients’ financial lives. I identify the risks and trade-offs that need to be made while carefully executing the details of their financial and investment plans. I also seek to educate the broader public through writing, pro bono services, and interactions with the media. Krishna Wealth Planning has service offerings ideal for Gen X families along with Baby Boomers seeking retirement income planning. My core service offering is integrated financial planning accessed through a monthly subscription. The premium service offering includes both integrated financial planning and investment management. Please see the firm’s website for more details on services and pricing. You may also schedule a free discovery consultation to learn if these services are the right fit for you and your family. On a professional note: I became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional in 2014 and received my Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®) certification in 2016. In addition, I am an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) and earned a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. On a personal note: I live in McKinney, Texas (North Dallas area) along with my lovely wife of 17 years, Pavi. I also playing tennis, practicing yoga and escaping into a good book. I am always grateful to spend time with my beautiful 11-year-old daughter Veda. I am a member various organizations including the XY Planning Network, NAPFA and the Global Financial Planning Institute.

Carlos Lopez is the sole advisor at Two Pillars Asset Management in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CWM Advisors, LLC d/b/a Inspire and Creative Financial Designs, Inc. Two Pillars Asset Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, ERISA retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a process that combines quantitative and fundamental analysis, modern-portfolio theory, and faith-based screening to align investments with client values, and offers specialized services such as ERISA pension consulting and model-portfolio licensing.

Collin Lafollette is a financial advisor at Bent Tree Trust Advisors, LLC in Richardson, TX, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Bent Tree Trust Advisors since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and investor in KDL Medical Inc. Bent Tree Trust Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and referral-based investment supervisory services. The firm uses a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on Fama–French principles and relies on third-party sub-advisors for portfolio management.

Joseph Rugger is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Tooth & Coin Wealth and has a background that includes roles at Bridge to Wealth LLC, Aquire Wealth Advisors, and accounting positions with a focus on dental practices. Rugger also serves as Accounting Director at Vanhorn Accounting, where he supervises accounting managers and handles back-end accounting for dental clients. Tooth & Coin Wealth is an independent advisory firm managing approximately $22.3 million for around 54 clients, including individuals and some high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services using a primarily passive, asset-allocation-driven approach, complemented by educational seminars and pension consulting for employer retirement plans.

Raju Gadiraju is the sole advisor at his independent firm in Plano, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has operated as a self-employed financial advisor since 2004. In addition to his advisory work, he is also a licensed insurance agent, providing individual and group insurance benefits. His firm offers continuous investment advisory services and portfolio construction for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $14.1 million across 28 client accounts, employing both fundamental and technical analysis with a focus on discounted cash-flow and intrinsic-value stock selection, and typically manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis.