John Hanson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prosperity Bank since 2014 and has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016. Hanson is also associated with Prosperity Private Investments as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, employing risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports clients through its advisory programs and partnerships, including municipal and public-finance services.

George Taggart is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following roles at US Health Advisors, David McDavid Lincoln, and Olathe Ford Lincoln. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in community sports as the chief umpire for youth baseball and softball and owns a trailer rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Cassandra Cardwell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, as well as work with Richardson and Garland Independent School Districts. She is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

David Downs is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Beyond his advisory role, Downs serves as Chair of the Board Executive Committee for the Collin College Education Foundation and is involved with the Plano Chamber of Commerce, currently serving as its Vice Chair and 2024 Chair. He is also active in photography through his businesses, David Downs Photography and Benton Downs Photography. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm works with a broad client base and utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs to implement customized investment solutions.

Stephanie Kunego is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McKinney, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked at Teaching Strategies and spent eight years at Istation (Amira Learning). Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides tailored, ongoing advice based on proprietary research and collaborative planning with clients’ advisors.

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.

Joseph Logsdon is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Logsdon Wilson Wealth Advisors, LLC, a support company he owns. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors 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 offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Maria Cassagnol is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Brighton, PFSI Investments Inc., Home Depot, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of her advisory duties, she is involved in managing a peer-to-peer rental hosting business. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services through model-based recommendations created and managed by third-party asset managers.

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.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Cuna Mutual Group and Cuna Brokerage Services, along with multiple engagements at LPL Financial and CUSO Financial Services. He also participates as a speaker in investment-related seminars and workshops. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, with a variety of portfolio management options supported by internal and third-party research.

William Fruit is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Allen, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. He has 14 years of industry experience, including nine years with Edward Jones. 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 and offers 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.

Sandra Strohmeyer is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, serving in various capacities within the firm. Based in Richardson, TX, she holds a Series 63 license. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset eligibility criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Luke Suminski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in McKinney, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Ameriprise since 2019 and prior positions at George Fox University and Cascade Athletic Clubs. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Artesian Young is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, Young held roles at firms including Charles Schwab, Bank of America, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through services such as Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor, primarily serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach focused on personalized asset allocations and portfolios largely constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Daniel Bruns is a Wealth Management Advisor with more than 18 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing wealth planning roadmaps that account for the risk premium of capital assets, with major client focuses including retirement planning, income generation strategies, interfamily wealth transfers, and financial independence. Daniel's personalized approach involves working closely with clients to understand their values, prioritize life goals, and structure investment strategies that support their financial objectives, aiming to simplify complexity and provide clear, disciplined guidance. Daniel holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His education includes a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas and an Associate's degree from Collin College. He is also a graduate of Leadership Allen Fairview Class 30, reflecting his dedication to community involvement and local leadership. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Daniel enjoys hiking, reading, running, and traveling. He volunteers for local nonprofit organizations and continues to engage in personal and professional learning.

Mark Ahmadi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in McKinney, TX, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. 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 solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Thompson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 credential and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1990 and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Thompson serves as treasurer of the Laurel Creek Home Owners Association. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements that focus on goal analysis and written recommendations, with implementation handled separately.

Kevin Robertson is a financial advisor with Merrill in McKinney, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Scholarship Committee for the Foundation for Allen Schools, where he reviews and interviews scholarship applicants. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple program strategies and a roster of manager-constructed strategies, supported by oversight from its CIO and tax-efficient implementation tools, and benefits from integration with Bank of America affiliates.

Kimberly Shouse Bourland is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Mackey is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and leads the Mackey Brennan Wealth Management Group, a team of seven professionals. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1991, Robert has been recognized by Forbes from 2018 through 2025 as one of the Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, and his team has been similarly honored from 2023 to 2026. He also earned a place on Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list in 2015. Robert trains and mentors other financial advisors nationwide, emphasizing a goals-based wealth management approach. Robert's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. He works closely with affluent families and business owners to align their investments with estate and retirement plans, often coordinating meetings with clients' attorneys and CPAs. His firm focuses on understanding clients' fears, hopes, and envisioned lifestyles to create holistic investment solutions. Robert also educates the next generation on financial management. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from Spring Hill College and has earned professional credentials including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Robert serves on the boards of John Paul II High School in Plano, Mother Teresa Catholic School in Frisco, and The Catholic Foundation in Dallas. He lives in Parker, Texas with his wife Cathy and their three children. His personal interests include hiking, running, spending time with family, and traveling.