Meet the Team

Meet the people who would go to bat for you

Our team is built around one belief: every family deserves an advocate. We are not just advisors, we are partners committed to understanding your life, your goals, and the future you are working toward.

Our Team

Julie Bird

Advisor & Financial Planner, CEPA, CexP, CFBS, CPFA

With a distinguished career spanning more than 33 years in the financial services industry, Julie Bird earned a reputation as being a trusted leader and advocate dedicated to empowering clients with the tools to achieve financial security and the peace of mind of knowing that they are prepared for their financial future.

Anthony Bird

CPA* 

Anthony is a CPA with more than 35 years of experience working with business owners and high-net-worth families on complex financial, tax, and wealth planning matters.

Mike Anderson

Relationship Manager

Mike Anderson brings a unique blend of dedication, experience, and client-focused passion to his role as a relationship manager and advocate at Cornerstone.

Judith Stoddard Sherman (Judy)

Advisor & Financial Planner, CEPA, CFBS

Judy established a financial planning and services practice in 2003 after a successful career with companies such as AT&T, Unisys and Microsoft. Today she works with business executives, families and individuals to prepare for life’s inevitable financial changes.

JD Diamondoplous

Financial Services Professional

JD Diamantopoulos is a financial services professional with Cornerstone Wealth Strategies, serving clients in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. He specializes in helping individuals and families pursue their financial goals through personalized and disciplined financial strategies.

Amanda Laney

Financial Advisor

Amanda Laney is a financial advisor and business owner dedicated to helping other business owners, professionals, and families make informed financial decisions.

Kyleigh Prather

Operations Specialist 

Kyleigh Prather is a dedicated Operations Specialist at our Southlake, Texas-based firm, residing in nearby Bedford. With three years of experience in bookkeeping, Kyleigh brings a meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of clients’ needs and concerns to her role.

Stephanie Knapp

Financial Administrator

Stephanie Knapp is a dedicated Financial Administrator with over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry with Cornerstone Wealth Strategies, specializing in client service.

Michael Rodgers

Executive Assistant and New Business Coordinator 

Michael Rodgers is a dedicated Executive Assistant and New Business Coordinator at Cornerstone Wealth Strategies in Southlake, Texas, with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry.

Michelle Pultorak

Director of Client Experience 

Michelle Pultorak is a dedicated Client Experience Coordinator with over 15 years of experience in general office duties, data entry, and delivering impactful group presentations.

Mari Jo Paret

Concierge

Mari Jo “MJ” Paret brings five years of dedicated experience supporting a financial services team, now serving as our esteemed Concierge.

Kristin Lea

Virtual Assistant

Kristin Lea is a dedicated Virtual Assistant at our financial services company. She brings a fresh perspective to the industry with her exceptional organizational skills and detail-oriented approach.

Meet Bluecrest Financial Alliances

Through our partnership with Bluecrest Financial Alliances, we have access to their resources and specialists including the following:

Cody Cabler

Director of Financial Planning

Mike Cogliano

Compliance Officer

Robin Skillingberg

Vice President of Advisor Experience

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