Silveria Hufstedler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she offers Medicare Supplemental coverage to clients who have enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Tim Do is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Trad Capital LLC, Boston Scientific, T-Mobile, and service in the U.S. Navy. Merrill 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, and institutional investors.

Martin Kogel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Murphy, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Gregory Padlo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Jessica Willman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in McKinney, Texas, where she has worked since 2018. She has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Texas Tech University and Primewest Mortgage. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm operates a hybrid model combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and conducts centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing functions.

Roland Jones is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following a tenure at JP Morgan Chase Bank beginning in 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Aleah Powell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Royse City, TX. She has one year of experience in the financial industry, joining Edward Jones in 2024 after previous roles in the medical supplies sector. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with Fork Paradise LLC, an RV park business in Yantis, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Brooke Bailey is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Wells Fargo in various capacities before joining Schwab in 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Gigi Lavergne is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at SagePoint Financial for 11 years and Wealth Advisory Counsel for 16 years. Outside of advisory work, she owns and operates tax preparation and insurance agencies and participates in a local business networking group. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and employs various tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kristi Denham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, First Dallas Securities Inc., and Hodges Capital Management. 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.

Onyekachi Nwachukwu is a Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2022. Since beginning her career in the financial services industry in 2007, she has focused on assisting clients in developing tailored financial strategies by understanding their short- and long-term objectives. Her approach centers on listening to clients’ needs to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions aimed at helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their respective goals. With expertise spanning college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and related areas, Onyekachi takes a collaborative approach to create personalized financial plans aligned with clients’ priorities, risk tolerance, and aspirations. She holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Onyekachi earned a Bachelor's degree from Abia State University, a Master’s degree from Illinois State University, and an MBA from Texas Woman’s University. In addition to her professional work, Onyekachi is active in her community, serving as Vice President of the PTO at Sam Johnson Elementary within Prosper ISD. She is also affiliated with the Celina Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, her personal interests include basketball, bowling, dancing, music, painting, photography, sewing, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Julio Rodriguez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Pfs Investments Inc, Terra Wealth, OASIS Advisors, LLC, and Primerica before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Tony Stevens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked extensively with E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Stevens is a partner in KB&T Stevens, LLC, an agricultural property management business based in Wylie, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Craig Meylan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. Meylan also teaches investment classes at two local colleges as part of his sole proprietorship, Financial Solutions. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad array of non-advisory financial services.

Timur Mezhlumov is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has held roles at several firms including Avantax and Andre Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he provides tax consulting and IRS representation through his own accounting and consulting businesses and is a partner in a tax services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base ranging from individuals to institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management strategies and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Mario Barone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and First United Bank & Trust since 2011, with previous roles at Howard Financial Services and Merrill. Barone also serves as Vice President and Trust Officer at First United Bank’s Trust Department. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Patrick Cloutier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McKinney, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services and various Osaic entities over a 20-year span. Cloutier has established an LLC for group health insurance purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Jill Slayton is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. She previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, Ms. Slayton owns and manages a cattle business and engages in insurance services related to life, health, and long-term care products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with sophisticated asset-allocation tools and offers access to third-party managers and wrap programs.

Joshua Reeh is a financial advisor with Merrill in Rockwall, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones for three years and has experience in the electric supply sector. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a lawn service business serving five clients locally. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Julia Thorman is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2006. She holds a Series 63 license and operates out of Wylie, TX. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Jal Dennis Group Investment Services, an investment-related business connected to her work at LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a diverse range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.