Laura Gonzales is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, where she spent 11 years. Based in Fort Worth, TX, she has been with Raymond James since 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Martin Durbin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors and is president of several related entities, including Aperture Wealth Management and a CPA firm. He is also involved in agricultural and ranching operations through Stag Horn Ranch LLC and Durbin Enterprises, Inc., and serves as a board member for the Envision Mineral Wells Foundation, a nonprofit focused on community and economic development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party money managers, providing a range of investment options and program structures.

Juliann Vidaurri is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolios, with distinctive capabilities in commodity pool operations and application of AI-driven methodologies.

John Ryan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1989 and also has experience at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family-held LLC that owns a second home in Telluride. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution and custody services. The firm utilizes multiple program strategies with a focus on manager selection and tax-efficient implementation, supported by its affiliation with Bank of America and a broad capital markets platform.

Rachelle Wagner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Wagner co-owns Alarm Control Technicians, Inc., a non-investment related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services based on an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s service offerings include investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Toby Bane is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for twelve years with Mansfield Independent School District. He also tutors students in science in Grand Prairie, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Darryl Fenton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cedar Hill, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. 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 nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors.

Russell Green is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in wealth and portfolio management. He began his career in 1994 and returned to Merrill Lynch in 2007. Russell focuses on developing strategies and providing advice for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to help them meet both short- and long-term financial goals. His consultative approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique situation and family dynamics to create comprehensive reviews and tailored recommendations across investments, retirement planning, estate services, and philanthropy. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Russell manages personalized and defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches. He often manages these strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. Russell holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Texas Tech University and the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) designation, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Russell is active in his community, serving on the board of directors and mentoring for The WARM Place, a grief support center for children and young adults. He is also involved with the Aledo Community Lions Club. Russell lives in Aledo with his wife, Caroline, and their three children. His personal interests include basketball, fishing, and golfing.

Joel Morgan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in 2023. Morgan is a 25% owner of Park Hill Financial Services, through which he operates as an independent contractor financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Benjiman Cubbage is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones in Pantego, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and several positions in the food service industry. He has also been involved with North Texas Soccer and Camp Chateaugay. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Derek Histen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Charles Schwab for five years. 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.

Christopher Anderson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, and Edward Jones. Anderson is also a Vice President and Program Manager for a Raymond James program at Southside Bank. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports both advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Rachel Malone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Malone serves as a board member of the Fort Worth Lecture Society, where she helps select speakers to educate members on various topics. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Teresa Pena Moreno is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a family-operated rental property business and has involvement in a trucking business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Philip Streib is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ft Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies and operates Streib Enterprises, Inc. for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients, operating as a wrap-fee solution rather than managing institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

John Parker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011. 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 and integrates advisory services with other financial products, serving clients through a network of more than 3,700 advisors.

Alex Permenter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pantego, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 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.

Shawn Bates is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a young adult pastor at Hill City Church, a position he has held since 2016. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gerardo Simion is a financial advisor at Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, and joined Merrill and Bank of America in 2026. Outside of finance, he is involved as an owner and occasional operator of a retail boutique specializing in Quinceanera dresses and accessories. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Jonathan Tamayo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mansfield, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Mansfield ISD for eleven years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a real estate business focused on rental office buildings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.