Brian Payne is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Weatherford, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 35 years of industry experience. His career includes prior service at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Judy Benyshek is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Benyshek also operates Judy Benyshek LLC, a support company used for business operations and tax reporting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Myranda Crawford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She previously worked for ten years at Mason Joseph LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Crawford Creek Quails, an agricultural business that raises and sells bobwhite quail to ranches and hunting operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bernard Havey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years and at CVSHealth for eleven years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach involves a centralized team and proprietary tools to deliver customized recommendations within a defined investment framework.

Cody Hambrick is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nathan Carpenter is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 54 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill, spanning over five decades. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies created by internal and third-party managers.

Ray Steward is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and also has a long-standing association with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management approaches and proprietary model strategies.

Ryan Merkel is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated since 2014 and is currently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Merkel is managing member and general partner of Even Eye Enterprises, LLC, a company that creates and sells children's toys, and he is also involved in creating and selling art and written works. 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 individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients.

Brandon Ritchie is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Brandon works to help clients develop personalized wealth management plans aligned with their financial goals and changing market conditions. He provides access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Brandon holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the Oklahoma State University System. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys cooking, fishing, football, and golfing. His approach focuses on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to create tailored financial strategies.

Adam Driggers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Azle, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property managed by a third party. 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 solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Donald Schneider is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of advising, he has been involved in a weekend furniture retail business and also worked as a limousine driver. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Lockaby is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Pinnacle Bank and Pinnacle Bank Wealth Advisors since 2020, and has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Southwest Bank Wealth Group since 2012. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports advisory programs and institutional portfolio management across a large network of advisors.

Jerry Walker is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has worked with FSC Securities Corporation for 16 years and owns an accounting and tax preparation firm, Coburn, Chessher & Walker CPAs P.C. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a trustee at Beulah Baptist Church and is involved in software development for CPA practice management through his company, Software That Works LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to various third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to build portfolios encompassing stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternatives, managing accounts on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Ryan Walton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, Walton Lourcey Wealth Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, Advisor Resource Council, First Western Securities, and VOYA Financial Advisors. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gunnar Rogers is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His services include general investing, retirement planning, and financial preparedness. He also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Gunnar specializes in advising business owners on managing cash flow and assets by applying sound wealth management principles. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Texas A&M University. Beyond his professional role, Gunnar values his roles as a husband and father and strives to model humility and diligence in his life.

Holly Burns is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds, covering diverse areas such as retirement, education, business-owner transition, and special-needs planning.

Audra King is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2021 and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on multiple boards, including educational and hospital foundations, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, and a community counseling center, in addition to participating in local government planning and zoning activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs, including wrap and money-manager options, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based financial planning.

Jimmie Simpson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he worked at Edward Jones for six years and has held positions at Baylor Scott & White and Baylor University. He is also the president and owner of White Buffalo Wealth LLC, a support company based in Willow Park, TX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Shannon Clemons is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Clemons worked at All Care Professional Home Health and was self-employed for 18 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Derick Ritenour is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at several financial institutions, including U.S. Bank, Flagstar Bank, and Churchill Mortgage Company. He is the founder of STIX Inc., an LLC established for an outdoor outfitter and apparel company, though the business is not currently operational. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across a range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option known as “WealthPlan.”