Lawrence Carara is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Allen, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of advising, he is founder and chair of the board of the Grapple & Grow Foundation, a nonprofit focused on supporting underprivileged children through sports grants, and owns a business leasing a plane to a flight school. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using advanced modeling tools and maintains affiliations that support municipal and public finance work as well as specialized retirement plan advisory services.

Ha Ellender is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and have been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of advising, Ellender is an owner and partner of Tommy Real Estate LLC, where they manage residential rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Brian Shepherd is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Garland, TX, and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1995. Shepherd serves as Immediate Past President of the Exchange Club of Garland and is a trustee at Gatewood Baptist Church. He also receives book royalties from The Old Paths Publications. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

Jacob Lazorko is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rockwall, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked with Belfour Spirits and was involved with Lazorko Enterprises and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association for over a decade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Zablon Muruli is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax and Fisher Investments, with a decade spent at Fidelity Investments. Outside of advisory work, he is a member of WERE LLC, a passive equity partner involved in the purchase, repair, and sale of residential real estate properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering diverse investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary authorities, supported by a large network of advisors and substantial assets under management.

Traci Bridgman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Allen, TX, where she has worked since 2018. She has three years of industry experience with prior roles at Sign-O-Rama and Wellbridge Healthcare. 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Niveniece Turner is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been associated with The Vanguard Group and its affiliated entities since 2016. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Anna Blekher is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Allen, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 43 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Clarence Goforth is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of C & D GoForth, Inc., a business formed for Primerica purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure.

Samuel Bryant is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Celina, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an investment advisor at Happy State Bank. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals near or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its clients, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Toni Alexander is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. She has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2009 and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, utilizing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs an operational model based on tiered wrap fees rather than fixed fees.

Deborah Swank is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of financial advising, she works as a sales associate at Chico’s. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Shawna Lazorko is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rockwall, TX, where she has worked since 2018. She has seven years of industry experience and previously worked at Rockwall High School and Younique. Outside of her advisory role, she is affiliated with a family-owned printing press business and is a distributor for a health products company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Stephanie Cano is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and working in the industry for 13 years. She has previously worked at American National Bank of Texas and LPL Financial LLC. Cano currently supports Logsdon Wilson Wealth Advisors, assisting with client onboarding, relationship maintenance, and compliance processes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, incorporating advanced modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Amanda Trim is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing a wide range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Enrique Salazar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo and Allstate Financial Services. Outside of finance, he is involved in a home esthetics subcontracting business focused on landscaping design and home projects. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors, offering written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Bruce O'Leary is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Allen, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2026 and has prior experience in various roles across community organizations and businesses. His background includes involvement with multiple churches and leadership roles in media and technology companies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment options, and fiduciary services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Milton Arnold is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at BBVA Securities, BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, and Compass Bank, where he worked for up to 20 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Taysom is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sunnyvale, TX, with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Terry Peterman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Tyler Junior College, Lone Star College, and Navarro College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.