Renay Ferrucci is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Cresset Capital, as well as an academic role at Southern Methodist University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Mario Lopez is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Dallas, TX since 2020. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for Edward Jones for 21 years. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Senior Source, a nonprofit organization in Dallas. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver personalized retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

James Benton is a Wealth Management Advisor and a partner of The Group AG, a multi-generational team of collaborative financial advisors. He serves a select group of families, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients, focusing on helping them pursue their financial goals through thoughtful advice and a disciplined approach. James operates within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leveraging its vast resources to provide comprehensive services. James holds a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). His expertise includes areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, institutional and corporate benefit services, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, and sports & entertainment. In addition to his professional pursuits, James is involved with Dallas Animal Services. His approach emphasizes collaborative planning, multigenerational experience, and committed stewardship to serve clients effectively.

Susan Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Avantax Insurance Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and First Command Advisory Services. Outside of financial advising, she holds a notary public position in Texas and occasionally assists at a local vision clinic. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and affiliations.

Alexander Schiess is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2024, following eight years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family estate planning trust and is a board member of a real estate property management company in Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jonathan Griego is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2018 and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Dallas, TX. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services with a range of separately managed account programs and utilizes both internal research and external partnerships to support client advice.

Erica Estes is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been employed since 2020. She has progressed through several roles within the company, starting as a Workplace Planning Associate, advancing through Workplace Planning Consultant levels I to III, and then serving as a Financial Consultant I before assuming her current position in 2024. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Erica works with individuals and families to develop, implement, and maintain financial plans aimed at addressing their current needs and future objectives. She focuses on creating personalized financial strategies to help clients achieve financial stability and long-term success. Outside of her professional work, Erica enjoys camping, cooking and baking, gardening, kayaking, and spending time with her pets.

Ben Thomas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC and RBC Capital Markets before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party resources.

Nicholas Sullivan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Texas Capital Bank. He is concurrently employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, allowing him to offer a range of banking products and services alongside his advisory duties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting supported by centralized manager due diligence.

Corley Holland is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2025, Corley worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Corient (formerly Avalon Advisors). Outside of finance, Corley has been involved with the Junior Volleyball Association of Austin and Camp Longhorn. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and advisory programs that leverage both in-house and third-party resources.

Nathen Kingsland is a Series 66-licensed advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX. He joined UBS in 2026 and has held various roles across industries including education and hospitality prior to entering financial services. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Justin King is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2006, including six years in his current role in Dallas, TX. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing tax-aware planning for clients approaching or in retirement. The firm uses a centralized service team and proprietary tools to support its non-discretionary implementation approach within a defined investment universe.

Sean Cates is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a partner of The Rose Cates Stein Group. Since joining Merrill in 2011, Sean and his advisory team have focused on developing strategies and providing advice tailored to high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses to support both short- and long-term planning objectives. He has specialized experience in serving the special needs community and families with disabilities, offering customized recommendations to meet each client’s unique planning requirements. Sean began his career in financial services in 1998, with experience at Goldman Sachs and Bank of America before joining Merrill Lynch. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Entrepreneurship from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Professionally, he holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, as well as a Texas Group 1 Health, Accident and Health Insurance license. Sean has also served as Co-Chair of Bank of America’s North Texas Disability Action Network and has been recognized as a North Texas Future Leaders Graduate. In addition to his advisory work, Sean has delivered financial literacy education through organizations such as Operation Hope, Junior Achievement, and the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services’ DREAM program. He actively volunteers with several charitable organizations including March of Dimes North Texas, Make-A-Wish of North Texas, Special Olympics of Texas, Donate Life, Southwest Transplant Alliance, Southwest Transplant Foundation, and Best Buddies Texas, where he previously served on the advisory board. He resides in McKinney, Texas, and is the father of his son Carter, a multivisceral, five-organ transplant recipient.

Reece Tiras is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2026, he completed his education at the University of Texas at Austin and held roles at Emery/Weiner School and Pin Oak Middle School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Ian Mc Farlane is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Inter-Commercial Business Systems. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary wealth advisory program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Barry Greenberg is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2004. Outside of advising, he works as a yoga instructor on a part-time basis. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies including discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services.

Zachary Langevin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Broadstreet Partners. He is employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer a range of bank products and services in addition to advisory services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes expanded capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Paul Miller is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Paul earned a Bachelor's Degree from Philadelphia University. His role involves providing financial advisory services within the wealth management sector.

Roxana Nelson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Richardson, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Johnson Financial Group, and a three-year tenure with USA Military Socafrica/Cat/I3 Technologies. She also worked for eight years at Ristorante Franco Castiglione. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities markets.

Robert Hays is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and is affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX. He has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an agricultural and property management business in Texas. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory Programs.