Alondra Fuentes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, each for ten years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence using both quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks in its recommendations.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding the designations ChFC® and PFS™ and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2013 and has also served as CEO of R. Barry Johnson & Company PC, an accounting and CPA firm, since 1990. In addition to his advisory role, he manages client relations and service at his accounting firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Esmeralda Limon is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She is currently based in Dallas, TX. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Mendoza is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Red Oak, Texas, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Mendoza is the author of the book *Skinny People Don't Understand* and is a managing member of Mendoza & Mendoza, LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies developed by third-party managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing custody services.

Michael Sell is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Dallas, TX. He has 23 years of industry experience, having been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of Musterion Inc, a property management company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a large network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based, holistic financial planning without discretionary trading authority.

David Wire is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with several Cetera entities since 2020. Outside of advising, he owns Wire Consulting Group, a marketing and consulting business based in Dallas, TX. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program options and a multi-manager platform.

John Thompson Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, and Ameriprise Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management options, leveraging both in-house and external investment managers.

Sterling Piepgrass is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Investment Services, and operates a CPA practice specializing in accounting and tax services. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Mayfield Condo Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and consulting services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across a range of program structures.

Dennis Holzwarth is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and previously spent 13 years at Avanatx Investment Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Team One Personnel Services, Inc., which provides payroll and staffing services to local businesses, and Wealth Building Inc., an accounting and tax preparation firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Carlos Hernandez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. He has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022 and previously worked at The Vanguard Group and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Carlos's background includes multiple roles within JPMorgan Chase Bank over eight years. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations that incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Johnathan Hawkins is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Thrivent Financial, and extensive experience with Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved with Exquisite Dreams Realty. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and employs model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Justin Burrow is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Arlington, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2024, he worked for TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2024 and has experience in the retail sector with Total Wine and More. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized operational and custody services.

Ivan Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously held roles at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Security Service Federal Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, Rodriguez owns and operates an online sales business, Bluxisyu LLC. 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.

Richard Tucker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. He is based in Baton Rouge, LA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Roderick Wilson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Grand Prairie, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000 and also worked at Texas Christian University from 2021 to 2023. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Francis Rouquette III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and CEO of Tiras Wealth Management, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, customized retirement income recommendations primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Tiffany Klenk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bennett Wealth Advisors and David E Trimble, JD. Tiffany holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Arlington, TX. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with clients’ financial advisors.

Keith Rogers is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. He serves as a Chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve, working one weekend a month and additional days as required. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across the United States, managing over $1 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm provides a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brantley Freeman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has a background that includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services as well as ownership of Atlet - Athletes Enhancement Training, LLC, where he works as a baseball trainer. Additionally, he is involved with Karen S Freeman CPA PLLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by technological tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.

Janine Collins currently serves as a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she focuses on helping clients utilize Fidelity's tools and resources to build financial plans aligned with their goals. Janine has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Workplace Planning Consultant and Benefits Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Review Associate at Fisher Investments from 2019 to 2021.