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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.

Eric Leider, CFP®, RLP®, BFA™ I founded Enduring Financial because I believe your wealth should serve something greater than just growing bigger numbers on a statement. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Registered Life Planner, and Behavioral Financial Advisor, I've learned that the most meaningful financial planning happens when we align your resources with what truly matters to you and your family. The work I do with families isn't just professional - it's deeply personal. I'm on this journey of intentional living right alongside you, with my wife Natalie and our three children (Kylie, Hudson, and Cayden), plus our energetic dog Maggie who keeps us all grounded. Every day, I'm making the same decisions you are: How do we raise financially responsible kids? How do we balance career success with family priorities? How do we use our resources to create lasting impact? I don't have all the answers, but I'm committed to figuring it out together. When you work with me, you're not just getting technical expertise. You're partnering with someone who genuinely understands that your wealth is a tool for creating the life and impact you envision for your family. I believe that intentional living isn't just about financial planning - it's about approaching every aspect of life with purpose and thoughtfulness. Whether it's the daily rhythms we create for our families, the way we prioritize our health and relationships, or how we invest our time in what matters most, these choices all reflect our deeper values. The same intentionality you bring to raising your children and building your marriage should guide your financial decisions too. That's the heart of what we do at Enduring Financial: helping you transform financial complexity into purposeful clarity, so your wealth serves your family's deepest values and vision for generations to come.

Mike Kurz, CIMA®, CFP®, CAIA, CPWA®, RMA® Chief Executive Officer – Financial Planner Mike has spent 25 years in the world of Wealth Management in counselling Investors and Financial Advisors. His professional experience includes coaching on investment advisory programs, private equity, hedging strategies along with formalized Financial Planning and he often speaks at wealth management events, conferences and workshops. Mike shares that, "The greatest pleasure in helping others encompasses using technical knowledge strengthened by creativity and shared experiences to inspire my audience to develop their personal call to action." Education and Certifications Mike is currently enrolled as a graduate student a the Texas A&M University School of Law working towards a Masters in Legal Studies with an emphasis in Wealth Management. Mike earned his B.B.A in Finance at Midwestern State University and is an Investment Advisory Representative. In addition, he is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM designee, Certified Investment Management Analyst® professional, a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designee and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® professional. Mike previously served as the founder and President of the North Texas Investment Management Consultants Association Chapter. In addition, Mike provides volunteer Financial Literacy Education and Research in group presentation. Outside of the boardroom or classroom, Mike enjoys cycling on both mountain bikes and road bikes. In addition, Mike is proud to be a voting member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Mike and his wife Melinda are 20-year residents of Frisco and have enjoyed raising their two children and family dog Baxter in this growing North Texas community.

My name is Taylor Stewart, and I am the founder of Ataroke Wealth. I founded Ataroke based on two core beliefs. The first is that people just want to make the most of their money. What that means is they want to feel like they’re being intentional, like they’ve considered all of their options, and they’re doing the best that they can. They want to know that they’re putting the right amount of money to work in the right places to be able to do what is important to them. Or as one client put it, “I just don’t want to do anything stupid.” I also believe that people want help with this but they don’t often get help because they feel like they’re just going to get sold something. That’s why I started Ataroke, to be able to help people make the most of their money without all of the sales BS and conflicts of interest that have become so common in our industry. At Ataroke, we provide comprehensive fee-only financial advice which means 1) we can answer almost any question, and 2) we are only paid by you, there are no sales. So whether you’re looking for an ongoing partnership or just have a one-time planning need, I invite you to take a look at how we can help. And remember, when it comes to Ataroke, there are no sales, there’s just advice.