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.

Fabrice Onomo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Best Buy, Heliana's Pharmacy, and the Department of Public Health Cameroon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Holly Howard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare and served as an independent distributor in the health and wellness sector at AdvoCare International. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Richard Hammond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Symonds Wealth Management, Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, Moloney Securities Co., Inc., Alexander Capital LP, and EDI Financial, Inc. Outside the advisory field, he is associated with Hammond Asset Management, Inc. and Pine Bark Timberland, LLC, which are business entities for tax and investment purposes. 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, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Jamie Yanez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Their career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and BBVA Securities Inc. Jamie is based in Benbrook, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kimberly Pruitt is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at NFP Retirement, NFP Advisor Services, LLC, and Financial Telesis Inc. She is also the owner of KD Luxe Ventures, LLC, a business outside the investment industry. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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.

Aaron Samuels is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Chair of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with advisory programs or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party solutions.

Christopher Anderson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. Anderson previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, and Edward Jones. He also serves as 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes risk profiling, analytical modeling, and tailored advice to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Amber Mcintyre is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2013, initially with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing with Ameriprise from 2020 onward. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society as a caseworker assisting military members with budget education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing, tax-aware advice based on comprehensive investment research and proprietary tools.

Benjamin Bowles is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Arkadios Capital, and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Major League Soccer since 2024. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Smith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience, all with his current firm since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small rental property business in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial products supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

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.

Austin Montgomery is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Merrill, Edward Jones, and several other firms. He also worked at Tarleton State University for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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.

Nicholas Davila is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Blaies & Hightower, LLP, Hiley Subaru, and Burford & Ryburn, LLP. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.