Billy Clark is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Irving, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 35 years of industry experience and has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016, with prior tenure at Kestra Investment Services dating back to 2005. Clark is the owner of Halcyon Wealth Advisors, LLC, through which he provides insurance and investment advisory services. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design and compliance, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds.

Dustin Stiefel is a financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Colleyville, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steward Financial Group, LLC for 16 years before joining Mercer in 2023. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, nonprofits, and endowments, offering a range of investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other vehicles, complemented by educational content and specialized service offerings.

Brian Schmidt is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera Planning Partners. His career includes prior roles at Fidelity and Avantax, with a tenure spanning various affiliated Cetera entities since 2025. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning and preparation, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider, employing a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Heidi Schmidt is a CFP® professional at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously held roles at USAA Financial Planning Services and related USAA companies from 2004 to 2019. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm utilizes Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to deliver tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Brady Bell is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing five years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Simmons Bank, and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience working with country clubs and a university. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by an Investment Committee that constructs and monitors model portfolios using fundamental and technical inputs.

Tristan King is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & Co., Inc., UBS Financial Services Inc., and Morgan Stanley. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm utilizes both firm- and third-party investment models across discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, combining active and passive strategies with ongoing manager due diligence.

Parker Martinez is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, with recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Duncan Gates is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera Planning Partners. His career includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and its related entities, as well as leadership in tax and accounting at Five Star Advisor Partners and Joseph Hancock Tax and Financial Service, where he prepares tax returns for individuals and businesses. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees through investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate-planning services, utilizing a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Matthew Loughren is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He has held positions at The Vanguard Group, DLG Wealth Management, Etico Partners, and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, he officiates Division 1 college football games as a referee. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory, low-cost index vehicles, and multi-factor tilts, supported by a range of implementation options and additional financial planning services.

Tatiana Preval is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles within Charles Schwab entities since 2018 and previously held positions at State Street Inc. and Visiting Angels. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients, using Charles Schwab’s standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools. The firm emphasizes client-directed trading and periodic reviews tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.

Ian Winslow is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, bringing two years of industry experience. He joined Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2024 after prior roles at Charles Schwab and Advanced Wealth Strategies. Outside of finance, his work history includes positions in education and hospitality. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm’s approach relies on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations with client approval on investment decisions.

Kade Christensen is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in 2026, he worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for three years. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using asset-allocation models and research tools developed by Charles Schwab & Co.

Aubrey Socha is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. They currently serve as an advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, having previously worked with firms including Fidelity and Capital Advisors, Inc. Their background includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Quasar Distributors, LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research, with investment recommendations tailored to individual client goals and risk tolerance.

Juan Amaya Acero is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2024. Prior to his advisory career, he gained experience in the restaurant and insurance industries and spent significant time dedicated to full-time education. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations based on proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools.

Christopher Quintana is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations guided by Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools. The firm emphasizes client authorization for trades and offers tailored recommendations reviewed at least annually.

Robert Christiansen Jr. is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to his financial services career, he served 26 years in the United States Air Force. Outside of advising, he operates a retail comic book business based in Vail, Arizona. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs featuring centrally managed model portfolios and third-party managers selected by its internal Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Benjamin Jones is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at several firms, including The Colony Group, LLC and Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, family office and business management, and employee benefit retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and tax circumstances.

Peyton Burke is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2024 and has prior experience in education at the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Colton Diehm is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and has prior experience at Charles Schwab & Co. before that. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on proprietary asset allocation models and internal research tools, offering personalized investment recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Brandyn Hinnrichs currently serves as Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, and Financial Representative. In his capacity as a Wealth Planner, Brandyn is dedicated to helping clients build, implement, and maintain financial plans tailored to their unique visions of success. He leverages Fidelity's technology and investment platform to develop wealth strategies that benefit clients and their families. Outside of his professional work, Brandyn enjoys fishing, fitness, football, golf, spending time at the lake, and reading.