John Marquart is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, all of which have been spent at Edward Jones since 2009. He is based in Ft Worth, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Byron Freeman is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with clients to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals and values, leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to support investment, credit, lending, and banking needs. Freeman holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Dallas Baptist University. He emphasizes connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue meaningful objectives. Outside of his professional role, Freeman is involved with Habitat for Humanity.

Carrol Knight Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Zelos Willis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab/TD Ameritrade and Vanguard Group. Willis is also noted for involvement with The ArtofJozel. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Michael Pacheco is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Thrivent and held healthcare roles at Providence Portland Hospital, JPS Hospital, and Texas Health Resources. Outside of advising, he is involved in patient chart auditing for Texas Health Resources. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient solutions, and affiliated investment products.

Joseph Mentesana is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he founded Sound Mind Ministry, a charity involved in fundraising and product distribution to charities and the homeless. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Tod Siedell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 13 years. Siedell also serves as a councilman for Reno, Texas, where he participates in city budget meetings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management solutions, including access to affiliated and third-party managers, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets across over 10,000 advisors.

Aaron Gutierrez is a Resident Director at Merrill with 15 years of experience in the wealth management industry. He employs a wealth management strategy that begins with a holistic view of the economy, focusing on understanding the causes behind market movements. His approach emphasizes creating tailored financial strategies for clients, addressing areas such as retirement-income planning, education funding, tax minimization, and legacy planning. Aaron holds a bachelor's degree from the California State University System and a Master's degree in Finance from Harvard University. He has also earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™, completed in conjunction with Yale University. His expertise includes educating clients about economic fundamentals and market volatility to support their financial goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Aaron and his wife Rebecca reside in Fort Worth with their four children. He is actively involved in his church community and coaches middle school baseball. In his leisure time, Aaron enjoys playing golf and traveling.

Spencer Thompson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, where he has worked for 14 years. He holds a Series 66 license and has experience managing residential rental property in Cleburne, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a variety of investment advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated financial products supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Erik Severson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2017. He also spent time at Weatherford College in 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based analyses and planning across retirement, tax, estate, and other areas, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated program called “WealthPlan.”

Timothy Crow serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has dedicated his entire career to Merrill Lynch since 2000, focusing on helping families achieve long-term financial goals and aspirations. Tim works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique objectives, with expertise in areas such as education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Tim holds a Bachelor's degree from Chapman University's School of Business and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®). He also earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™, having completed associated coursework in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his professional work, Tim is active in his community as a youth basketball and baseball coach. He resides in Texas with his wife and two sons.

Ryan Williamson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2025. Prior to his current role, he spent several years working in education with Village Tech Schools and Burleson ISD. Outside of advisory services, Ryan manages a family LLC related to a rental property. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based planning on various financial topics without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Brad Payton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA, U.S. Bank, Bb&T Bank, BBVA Compass Bank, and Southside Bank. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Rizer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. His background also includes roles with the Baltimore Orioles Organization and Hillstone Restaurant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Rebecca Turner is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cambridge since 2014. Outside of advising, she is the owner and author of Cutting Edge Publishing, through which she writes and sells books. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Travis Kirby is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for nine years. Kirby has a background in law enforcement, having served with the Mart Police Department for six years, and has been affiliated with the University of Texas - Permian Basin for 14 years. 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, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Drake Steers is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at TD Ameritrade and has a diverse background including roles outside finance such as employment with a firefighter moving company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Matthew Rodger is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in Education Planning, Small Business Strategies, and supporting clients in the Sports & Entertainment sectors. He focuses on assisting professionals undergoing job transitions, providing guidance on retirement assets, benefits, employer stock, and long-term financial plans. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Tech University System, where he was President of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Matthew holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise covers 401(k) rollover evaluations, IRA planning, retirement income strategies, concentrated stock position planning, benefits analysis, and comprehensive wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Matthew participates in the Mira Vista Country Club community. He is personally interested in activities such as camping, dancing, golfing, hunting, music, and skiing.

Dana Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, Dana worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA for over a decade. 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.

Nicolas Perez III is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and spent one year at Edward Jones prior to that. Before entering finance, he worked in the television industry. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm supports strategic asset allocation and tax-aware investment options as part of its portfolio management approach.