Rod Skaf is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the CFP® designation and has 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. He owns a business entity named SKAFCO, which operates under Cetera Business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and a variety of program structures.

Ryan De Paola is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jackson Hudnall is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Goldman Sachs. 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 select group 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 Bailey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with administrative and social media tasks for a pool services business operated by her husband. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supplemented by affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Eustace Fernandes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ameritas Investment Corp, and Ohio National Financial Services. Fernandes is also the owner and founder of TLC Financial Services LLC, an insurance agency. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Mark Caputo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Sage Natural Resources, LLC, a gas drilling lease company, and serves as a committee member for the City of Lewisville, TX 2035 Public Arts Planning Steering Committee. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Bacchetta is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in eBay auctions as a seller. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for clients with at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Robert Alberts is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Denton, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Heather Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. She serves as a trustee for multiple fiduciary trusts in Corinth, Texas. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cody Kilpatrick is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Charles Schwab, and USAA in various investment and financial planning roles. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on tax-aware strategies and dependable income sources.

Kim Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. Nguyen holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Patrick Malany is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to his career in finance, he worked at Whole Foods Market for five years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm combines a large client base with an integrated operational structure that includes brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Kelly Webb is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Webb has worked with Raymond James since 2010 and also owns KNL Investments. Outside of finance, he has been a sports official since 2001. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor recommendations and supports advisory programs alongside institutional consulting and portfolio management.

Alec Bennett is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. Prior to his financial advisory career, he served seven years in the U.S. Army and currently holds a position as a Civil Affairs Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with implementation options available through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Paula Czapko is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income, working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals. Paula has been in the financial industry since graduating from Texas Christian University, where she earned her bachelor's degree. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting her commitment to professional development and client service. In her personal time, Paula enjoys cooking, gardening, and horseback riding.

Robert Clay is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Flower Mound, TX, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Sherman Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor with UBS Financial Services in Argyle, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015 and previously served as an Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch Global Private Client. He is also involved in managing personal and family living trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm delivers tailored financial plans using proprietary capital market research and maintains a broad platform that includes discretionary portfolio management, custody, underwriting, and other capital markets services.

Hunter Archibald is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Flower Mound, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hapax Capital LLC, TL Private Wealth, and TD Ameritrade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jay Lancaster is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Denton, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously spent four years with Northwestern Mutual. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing technology-driven analysis and delivering collaborative, annual planning engagements.

John Muse is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed Blue Cross Blue Shield agent and has involvement in oil and gas leasing activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.