Douglas Mccown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington, TX, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and OSAIC. In addition to his advisory role, he has engaged in tax preparation and accounting through his own CPA firms since 1989. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Nicholas Deatherage is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Rollo Insurance and teaching positions at Texas A&M University and East Texas Baptist University. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an on-site tournament director for The Athletic Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that integrates advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Gatlan Turk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of TURKMONT GROUP, LLC, which operates a short-term rental business in Springfield, Vermont. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Cary Dover is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Prairie, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Dover is an ordained minister who occasionally officiates weddings and funerals. 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 and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Plumberg Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for nine years before joining Edward Jones. 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, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Melanie Obura is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Ash Brokerage, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various advanced portfolio management tools.

Michael Brunn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in thoroughbred racing as the manager of Sagacity Racing Stables, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning with a focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ricky Estes II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burleson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked in roles outside finance, including positions at Crestmont Baptist Church and Smoothie King. 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 programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Ryan Walton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera, Walton Lourcey Wealth Advisors, and Ameriprise Financial Services. His other business activities include offering fixed insurance products with Midland National Life. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Gunnar Rogers is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His services include general investing, retirement planning, and financial preparedness. He also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Gunnar specializes in advising business owners on managing cash flow and assets by applying sound wealth management principles. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Texas A&M University. Beyond his professional role, Gunnar values his roles as a husband and father and strives to model humility and diligence in his life.

Holly Burns is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds, covering diverse areas such as retirement, education, business-owner transition, and special-needs planning.

Bryan Rigg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington, TX, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Founders Financial Securities, LLC, Cantella & Co., Inc., and Investment Advisors Corp. Outside of advising, Rigg is involved in publishing through Fidelis Historia and serves on the board of a school endowment at Fort Worth Christian Financial. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Jay Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington, TX, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 14 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, 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 deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Carl Ritchlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Neighborhood Credit Union from 2005 to 2022, where he served as a registered financial officer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and diverse investment strategies.

Audra King is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2021 and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on multiple boards, including educational and hospital foundations, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, and a community counseling center, in addition to participating in local government planning and zoning activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs, including wrap and money-manager options, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based financial planning.

Michael Dunn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked with both AISD and Mansfield ISD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Orear Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Osaic Wealth and has experience in family investment partnerships, assisting with investment direction and financial management. He is also involved as an interest owner and employee in a family limited partnership focused on investment management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs a variety of investment tools and third-party solutions to build portfolios across asset classes and supports account management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Derick Ritenour is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at several financial institutions, including U.S. Bank, Flagstar Bank, and Churchill Mortgage Company. He is the founder of STIX Inc., an LLC established for an outdoor outfitter and apparel company, though the business is not currently operational. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across a range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option known as “WealthPlan.”

Andrew Roberts is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Melinda Johnston is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. She also has involvement in a personal lending business outside of her advisory work. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a focus on non-discretionary advisory relationships supported by comprehensive research, multiple portfolio management styles, and specialized municipal advisory services.