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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.

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.

Madison Loewes is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. Her career at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Consultant in 2023-2024, Team Leader for Investment Solutions in 2023, Team Leader for Client Services from 2022 to 2023, Help Desk Client Services Tier I from 2021 to 2022, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2020 to 2021. In her role, Madison partners closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop personalized financial plans. She provides strategic guidance to help clients navigate and work towards their financial goals. Outside of work, Madison's interests include cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, being a foodie, golf, and traveling.

Robert Hrnicek is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, supporting clients through tailored strategies and a broad affiliate network.

Dominic Hilario Javier is the principal of DEAJ Insurance and Investments Consulting, holding a Series 65 license and entering his first year in the financial advisory industry. He has prior experience with DEAJ Investments LLC and SGC Investments Limited. Outside of advisory services, he is involved with DEAJ Oil and Gas Consulting. DEAJ Insurance and Investments Consulting provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm combines licensed insurance brokerage and risk-management services with investment advice, offering portfolio approaches that include both third-party managed accounts and actively managed investments across a broad range of asset classes.

Joseph Rugger is the principal of Bridge to Wealth LLC, an independent advisory firm, and holds a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bridge to Wealth since 2021 and previously was with Aquire Wealth Advisors and has served as Accounting Director at Vanhorn Accounting dba Tooth and Coin since 2019. Rugger is a CPA and provides accounting and tax services related to dental practices alongside his advisory role. Bridge to Wealth LLC manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer plan sponsors. The firm utilizes a passive, Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, offering tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting including ERISA advisory services for workplace plans.