Brandon Montgomery is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Ma Nang Lar is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citi Personal Wealth Management and Citigroup Global Markets. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithmic risk assessments and approved model strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Robert Northcut is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has been involved in the financial and insurance sectors through Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Ameritas Investment Corp., and his own firm, Northcut Financial LLC, for over 20 years. Outside of finance, he serves as the Mayor of Melissa, Texas. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and integrates multiple custodial platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships through a combination of internal resources and third-party partners.

Diana Morrison is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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.

Melvin Mc Neal Jr. is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 license holder with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bill Carter is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with a select group of high net worth families to understand their unique wealth systems and align the structure of their wealth with their personal goals. He aims to facilitate impact and legacy for clients within his sphere. Bill has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, occupying positions including Account Executive, Regional Planning Consultant, and Vice President Wealth Management Advisor. His experience spans more than a decade, focusing on comprehensive wealth management and planning. He holds a California Insurance License.

Verda Johns is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Princeton, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of advising, she is involved in bookkeeping for a real estate business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, offering a wide range of advisory services supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Trace Dennis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wylie, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and also operates the Jal Dennis Group, a business he has run since 2014. Dennis serves as a notary public in a limited capacity in addition to his advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing diversified strategies supported by in-house and third-party research and technology.

John Pullen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a cattle ranch and operates the Clay Pullen Cattle and Honey Bee Company, where he raises beef cattle and manages honey bees. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Goodrich is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Principal Life Insurance Co and Princor Financial Services Corporation for over two decades. Goodrich is also the managing partner of Goodrich Financial Services, focusing on insurance sales and investments. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by advanced portfolio construction tools and multiple advisory platforms.

Andrew Garner is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Moore Supply Company from 2015 to 2017. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Greenville, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Sampl is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at United Scripts, McKesson, and Ameristar Casino. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics. The firm separates its planning service from managed accounts and emphasizes ongoing review without discretionary trading authority.

Maria Hagaman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Commerce, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Built with Principle and Shaw Contract Group. Outside of advising, she owns and operates Whispering Oaks Farm and Ranch LLC, which involves horse and livestock care and hay cultivation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and has a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Allison Wilson is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at Allen Independent School District for 12 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of The Cross Church in Wylie, TX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Cathy Grimes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in The Colony, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 1998. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Gournay is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving with LPL Financial since 2020. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services for five years. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Richard Stevens is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Stevens previously owned STEVECORP, INC., a Maaco auto paint and bodywork business that was closed and sold in 2003. 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 strategies, and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Larry Money is a financial advisor with Cetera in Greenville, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and 1ST Global Capital Corp., and also operates a CPA practice. Outside of advising, he serves as Board Chair and Treasurer for Raffa Clinic, a faith-based pregnancy resource organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Nicky Sprowls Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience, having been with the firm since 1992. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of advisory services, he manages Sprowls Minerals LLC, which distributes mineral income payments to his family. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad range of household and organizational types. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sandra Bailey is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Greenville, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked at Le-Vel Brands, LLC, and operated her own advisory practice from 2013 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she creates content for The Euro Pats, a YouTube channel and Patreon platform focused on travel and retirement in Europe. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.