Tamara Snider is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Stratos Wealth Partners, and LPL Financial. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using customizable model portfolios and offers specialized services such as independent fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Matthew Shores is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PKS Investments, Stratos Wealth Partners, Lifestyle Planning Solutions, LPL Financial, and The Botsford Group. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion across 144 advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and tailored strategies, overseen by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Riley Dauzat is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merit, he held roles at PKS Investments and LPL Financial. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors serving individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and other institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable modular sleeves, supported by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

Hunter Powell is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merit Financial Advisors since 2026 and has prior experience with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm provides coordinated wealth-management services and emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolios built from centrally managed models overseen by an internal Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Blaine Malcolm is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Frisco, TX. His background includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Stratos Wealth Partners, Lifestyle Planning Solutions, LPL Financial, and The Botsford Group. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services centered on long-term, diversified portfolios, combining internally managed models with advisor customization and various authority options.

Zachary Beckerley is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving with Merit Financial Advisors. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and Stratos Wealth Partners. He serves on the board of directors for Mazie's Mission, a nonprofit organization, where he reviews financials and assists with decision-making. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach utilizing centrally managed portfolios and customizable models overseen by an internal Investment Management team.