Robert Mercer III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Brandon Patterson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has worked in various roles including positions at Aflac, Ponko, and Auburn University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Maci Geltmeier is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized financial planning services with a focus on areas such as divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Maci holds a Bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University and a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She also holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her background includes five years as an NCAA Division I student-athlete, contributing to her work ethic and discipline. Outside of her professional work, Maci is interested in adventure sports, biking, golfing, hiking, music, running, soccer, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga. She aims to build lasting relationships with her clients and help them feel confident about their financial future.

Peter Philpott is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Fort Worth, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Kleinheinz Capital Partners and Pegasus Resources. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with capabilities ranging from traditional equity and fixed-income strategies to more complex and non-traditional investments.

Paul West is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing based in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Amberton University, the University of Texas at Dallas, Centerville Road Animal Clinic, and Richland Community College. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Evan Hardin is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 certification and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he has held roles at several organizations, including Chick-fil-A and the University of Texas at Arlington. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brock Mitzel is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Jerry Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Edward Jones, and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a cattle business located in Decatur, TX. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sydney Mc Kie is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. Sydney holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based, holistic planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning as a standalone service or combined with managed accounts through its “WealthPlan” option.

Bryan Montenegro is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he held positions at Uber, multiple dining establishments, and the University of Texas at Arlington. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Brian Curtis is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX. He previously spent a decade at Edward Jones. Outside of his financial advisory role, Curtis plays guitar and serves as lead singer in a local bluegrass band. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants through a broad network of advisors. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Alexander Armstrong is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cleros Wealth Partners, having previously spent a combined 16 years at UBS Financial Services and 11 years at Merrill. Armstrong serves as a trustee for The Armstrong Foundation, a private educational foundation, and is involved in nonprofit activities including board membership and committee leadership at Lena Pope Home and serving as secretary for BeHuman Kindness. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering services such as fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Nicholas Wolfe is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Extra Space Storage. Outside of finance, he is an author of speculative fiction under the name Uriel's Fire. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jordan Hampton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2022 and previously worked at Nolan Catholic High School for five years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Cooper Krudwig is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at 49 Financial, Hub International, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he has experience in masonry and has been involved with the Tustin Western Little League. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their approach includes non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Brooks Danley is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of New Day Services and Covenant Classical School, and is an equity owner and franchise advisor for Beez3 LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Danijela Markovic is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with over five years of experience in the financial industry. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, nA, BoBeau, Cherry Circle Room, Sunset Island, and the University of Philology and Arts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Saranya Duraisamy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Tamilnadu Grama Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Charles Wade Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including prior roles at First Command Brokerage Services and First Command Bank. Wade currently serves as an Investment Advisor Representative with Pivotal Financial Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a broad network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

George Oliver IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Robert W Baird & Co Incorp for eight years. He serves on the board and as treasurer for the local Fort Worth chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a broad network of advisers and affiliated research resources.