Tracy Jones is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked across multiple Fidelity entities, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2001. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios comprising mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas Trussell is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Baton Rouge, LA since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Allison Tarpley is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in McKinney, Texas. She has been serving clients in the financial advisory field since 1999, leading her own practice within the Merrill Lynch office. Allison and her team focus on delivering wealth management planning, investment advice, and personalized service to clients, prioritizing integrity, hard work, and a client-centered approach. She graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Austin College in Sherman, TX, in 1999 and later earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation. Allison's professional credentials further include Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her expertise encompasses comprehensive financial planning, including education planning, retirement, estate, philanthropic, and socially responsible investing strategies. Outside of her professional role, Allison is involved in her local church community. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Mark, and their two children. Family activities often include supporting their children's sports and enjoying time at their lake house.

Jason Felsman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for Enterprise Holdings for 21 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Justun Hart is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firms since 2018, with prior work experience at Jewelers Mutual Insurance and several arts and hospitality-related organizations. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a small event business that hosts weekend events such as weddings and fundraisers. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes holistic planning across multiple financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Jeffrey Levitt is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Connie McLaughlin is a CFP® with 47 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 1995. She is based in Denton, TX, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a trustee for the Thomas E. and Connie J. McLaughlin Family Trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brian Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Denton, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management.

John Neri is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and previously spent over a decade at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He is also the owner of The Finity Group LLC, where he operates as an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research-driven model portfolios and innovative technologies.

Lee Thomson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Thomson is the owner and General Manager of LTJT, LLC, an entity established for personal legal estate planning purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

James Smith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Denton, TX, bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1991. His other business activities include receiving royalties from Marathon Oil and XTO in Haynesville, LA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Magdalena Galindo is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Magdalena has been with Edelman Financial Engines since 2008, including its predecessor entity, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Douglas King is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and also has ongoing associations with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Stocker Woods Financial. King has held a position at the University of North Texas since 2009. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options.

Gary Briggs is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jacqueline Dangelmayr is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Denton, TX, and has 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Natalia Ceniceros is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022. Prior to that, she worked at Jpmorgan Chase Bank in Texas and was involved with North Texas Bingo from 2014 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Ricky Shamblin is a financial advisor with Merrill in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1993 and has also been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Shamblin holds a power of attorney role with an entity named J D. S located in Richardson, 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Mustafa El Deeb is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. His prior work includes roles at 24 Hour Fitness, NRT, LLC, and Bank of America N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Denise Dorbritz is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in McKinney, TX, and has 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Whaley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. He has held positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Raymond James & Associates. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.