Cary Cates is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of Cates FP and Cates Tax Advisory, where he has worked since 2016 and 2017 respectively. Cary also served as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas from 2013 to 2021. Cates FP serves individual and high-net-worth clients by combining investment management with ongoing financial and tax planning, as well as tax compliance services. The firm emphasizes client-specific asset allocation using primarily passive portfolios and integrates professional tax services, including tax return preparation and IRS representation, into its advisory approach.

Jeremy David is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Complete Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of an insurance agency and serves as an elder at Midway Church in Aubrey, TX. Complete Wealth Management serves individuals, small businesses, charities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $125 million. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory to develop and monitor customized investment portfolios, providing discretionary account management with regular reviews and reporting.

William Brinson is a financial advisor at Taylor Stephens, Inc. with 50 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Taylor Stephens since 1990, alongside operating A. Cole Stephens & Associates, Inc., an inactive actuarial services business. In addition, he has been a self-employed insurance agent since 1969, licensed in multiple lines of life, accident, health, and property and casualty insurance. Taylor Stephens, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses customized, asset-allocation based investment approaches and offers a combination of advisor-managed and sub-advised programs, with a notable focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Matthew Saller is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Complete Wealth Management, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments for 10 years and remains involved with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of D&L Farm and Home, a retail store specializing in agricultural, pet, and home care products. Complete Wealth Management serves individuals, small businesses, charities, foundations, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment process and manages approximately $125 million with a small advisory team.

Michael Chrustawka is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ruggiero Wealth Management and operated his own sole proprietorship. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in horse breeding, training, and sales through his business, Michael Chrustawka Inc. Gradient Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, institutions, and various business entities. The firm supports a large network of advisors and employs a mix of analytical approaches and client profiling tools to tailor strategies, typically delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Schalk is a financial advisor at SPC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Sigma Planning Corporation since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and board member for both the Fairview Cemetery Association and the GISD Education Foundation in Gainesville, TX, assisting with leadership and meeting coordination. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services through a large network of advisers, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

Ken Walbridge is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 9 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brookstone Capital Management since 2017 and operates Ken Walbridge Financial Planning, LLC, which he founded in 2016. In addition to his advisory roles, Walbridge has been a sole proprietor insurance agent selling life insurance fixed products since 2002. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm offers investment management primarily through discretionary model portfolios and managed accounts and supports a large advisor network with turnkey asset management platform services.

Blake Wallace is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gainesville, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Brent Reed is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DFPG Investments and Regal Advisory, as well as operating Brent Reed Consulting since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in mortgage and real estate services through Lake Kiowa Premiere Real Estate. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a variety of advisory delivery options supported by an in-house research team that develops model portfolios and alternative strategies.

La Donna Fleitman is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at State Farm and Jim Goldsworthy Insurance Agency, as well as a period as a homemaker. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Benjamin Jackson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2021. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns and operates a cow/calf ranching business in Bowie, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Rebekah Frank is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Merrill Lynch, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a life coach with The Aspen Collective. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Morgan Henderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015 and previously worked at Norwex from 2014 to 2017. Henderson holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Earl Russell IV is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gainesville, TX, with 26 years of industry experience. He has held his position at Edward Jones since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Hector Flores is a financial advisor with MWA Financial Services Inc. in Gainesville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at MWA Financial Services and its affiliated firm Modern Woodmen of America since 2020. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at Starbucks from 2002 to 2019. MWA Financial Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker‑dealer serving individuals, trusts, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of 134 advisors. The firm offers tiered financial planning, adviser-managed and third-party managed accounts, and access to commissionable products and insurance through its affiliation with Modern Woodmen of America.