Christopher Swan is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Retire With Swan, an independent firm he founded in 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, & Edward Jones. Retire With Swan focuses on retirement-centered financial planning and discretionary investment management for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a goals-based, long-term investment approach emphasizing strategic asset allocation, diversification, and regular portfolio monitoring.

Kyle Lee is a financial advisor at Bard Investment Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding Bard Investment Group in 2025, he worked at American First Finance, People 2.0, ACE Cash Express, and D.R. Horton. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains a separate contract programming business. Bard Investment Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and educational seminars primarily for individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes low-cost, broadly diversified index funds and ETFs, with portfolio management conducted on a non-discretionary basis and regular client reviews.

Vijay Duraipalam is a financial advisor at Auri with a Series 65 designation and experience beginning in 2025. Prior to joining Auri, he worked at Charles Schwab and several other companies across various industries. Auri is a Texas-registered investment adviser serving individual investors and small businesses with model portfolios mainly composed of ETFs and mutual funds. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation and passive, diversified exposure, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside digital tools and financial planning support.

Dhiren Xavier is the sole advisor at Serendib Capital Management LLC in Coppell, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2017 to 2020 and has operated as a sole proprietor providing technology-based consulting services alongside his advisory work. Serendib Capital Management offers discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $6.1 million for a small client roster, employing a range of strategies including derivatives, margin trading, and options writing, with quarterly portfolio reviews and tax-loss harvesting when appropriate.

Lacy Rogers is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience currently serving as the sole advisor at The Dedicated Dollar in Fort Worth, TX. Her prior roles include positions at Hilltop Securities Inc. and Morgan Stanley. The Dedicated Dollar provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, including business owners. The firm utilizes a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with primarily passive portfolios and automated model platforms, offering project-based, hourly, and ongoing comprehensive planning engagements.

Kevin Freeman is the sole advisor at Freeman Global Investment Counsel in Keller, TX. He holds the CFA® designation, Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has operated Cross Consulting and Services, LLC since 2004. Freeman serves on the board of directors for Galectin Therapeutics, a publicly held company, and provides consulting to major financial services companies on the nature and future potential of their businesses. Freeman Global Investment Counsel offers portfolio management and investment supervisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes global equities and employs a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing client assets directly without outsourcing to third-party managers.

Joel Light is the sole advisor at Light Capital Management LLC in Colleyville, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has managed Light Capital Management since 2018 and also operates Light Capital LLC, a personal investment entity for trading his own assets. Light Capital Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including the use of leverage, derivatives, and alternative investments, and offers both discretionary portfolio management and one-time financial plans tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizons.

Jacob Millican is the sole advisor at 9M Investments, LLC, an independent firm based in Grapevine, TX. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience, including prior work at TAG Employer Services. 9M Investments serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses, including employer-sponsored defined contribution plans. The firm primarily uses passive investment management with index funds and ETFs, supplemented by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers services such as portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and defined contribution plan consulting.

Ryan Mc Lin is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently the sole advisor at Impact Wealth Group and has prior experience with Ameriprise Financial Services, Clearfork Wealth Management, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Mc Lin serves as an unpaid board member for HopeKids, a nonprofit focused on fundraising and event coordination. Impact Wealth Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients and facilitates employer-sponsored retirement plans through a third-party manager. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and charting analysis with a long-term trading approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Sean started his financial services career in 2004 with the desire to help others achieve their financial goals. In a sales-driven culture, Sean strove to put his clients’ needs above his own, as evidenced by a decision, early in his career, to move to a fee-based model that has now become the industry model. Today, Sean remains passionate about helping guide his clients through what can often seem like a tidal wave of information - knowing that without an experienced advisor, this information can overwhelm investors of all ages, but especially those preparing for or in retirement. Sean walks alongside his clients every step of the way, to ensure that each one feels well-informed, supported, and confident in their financial decisions. Sean is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM, Qualified Kingdom Advisor TM. In addition to his certifications, he has been awarded the Five Star Wealth Manager award seven times. He also serves on the Business Advisory Council for Tarrant County College, a board member for Fellowship of Christian Athletes NE Tarrant County, and a Charter member of the Trophy Club Rotary Club. Sean is a proud graduate of Texas Christian University, where he earned a degree in Political Science. While at TCU, Sean was a member of the football team and attributes his strong work ethic and team-building mindset to his time as an athlete. Sean went on to earn his MBA with a concentration in Financial Planning from the University of Dallas. Outside of the office, Sean is an avid hunter and outdoorsmen. He can also often be found on the field, serving his community by coaching his children’s sports teams. Sean is a member of 121 Community Church and lives in Trophy Club, Texas, with his beautiful wife Kerry (TCU ’99) and their two children.