Amy Datema is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Her previous roles include tenures at Lake Michigan Credit Union, LPL Financial LLC, and Comerica Securities, Inc. She also engages in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to deliver advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Mixdorf is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network for 15 years. He also serves as a trustee for a family trust account. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Christanoelle Ume is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill and multiple positions within the Vanguard organization. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital delivery and advisor support.

Tammia Rowe is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Suzanna Passey is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. She has previous work experience in education and client service roles, including positions at MG Retirement Advisors and school districts in Washington and Texas. She also serves as a client service specialist with The McMurdie Group, providing administrative support and marketing. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of investment options and utilizes firm-provided tools for portfolio construction and management.

Richard Ford is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, TFR Advisors LLP, and WFG Investments Inc. Ford is also involved with Navigation Financial Group as a DBA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors, using a range of investment tools and platforms to construct portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Julian Correa Estrada is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, based in Allen, TX, and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of financial services, he has freelanced in fragrance sales at Macy’s department store and worked with Coworx Staffing. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm relies on model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides services through a large network of financial advisors across multiple offices.

Jonathon Kang is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years at the firm and a total of seven years in the industry. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked for six years at Uplift Education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 financial advisors, serving more than four million individual and institutional clients and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Mackey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments for 10 years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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 strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Tamara Warfield is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Allen, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

John Simmers is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them reach those objectives. His approach involves ongoing advice and adaptation of clients' portfolios to meet changing circumstances. His expertise includes college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income management. John holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Ouachita Baptist University. John is involved in activities such as adventure sports, chess, cooking, fishing, gardening, golfing, music, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Paula Hunt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wylie, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Samuel Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2010. Merrill 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Donald Dennis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1985 and is currently associated with PFS Investments Inc. Dennis is involved in sales of investment-related products and also engages in referrals for home security, automation products, and loan services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

Brian Langford is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Plano, TX. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Daniel Caldeira is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their personal perspectives and priorities, helping them develop strategies to pursue their financial goals. His approach includes assisting with general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from Excelsior College and has earned professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). These credentials support his ability to provide informed advice and guidance tailored to each client's unique ambitions. He emphasizes transparency and simplicity in wealth planning, aiming to make the process manageable and aligned with clients' long-term objectives.

Robert Fragnito is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo, and Prospera Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder of ThePoliticalMinds.com, focused on political theory and commentary, and serves on the advisory board for University of California Riverside Extension. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent professionals. The firm offers multiple investment implementation platforms, proprietary and third-party strategies, and incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Sherry Craig is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works closely with clients to identify their financial priorities and develop customized investment strategies designed to help them achieve their goals. She draws on her extensive experience and the resources available through Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America, N.A. to implement these strategies. Sherry emphasizes personalized customer service and aims to provide financial well-being so clients can focus on other important aspects of their lives. Sherry began her financial career shortly after earning a bachelor's degree from Kent State University. Within 14 months, she obtained her Series 7 FINRA registration and secured a position as an Institutional Equity Trader. By 1992, she became Managing Director of Equity Trading, overseeing NASDAQ and sales trading departments for institutional equity research firms for 15 years. In 2008, she transitioned to an independent financial advisory role, building on her background to serve individuals, families, and business owners. Her professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, and FINRA registrations Series 7, 24, 55, 63, and 66, as well as a Texas Life and Health Insurance license. Sherry is also a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She maintains her expertise through continuing education, industry conferences, and networking. Sherry is involved in her community through volunteer work in McKinney and participates in local chambers of commerce.

Austin Snyder is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Point Bank. He is based in Wylie, Texas. 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.

Taylor Shea is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked previously at FSC Securities Corporation for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, Shea owns Fore Culture, a retail sales business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms to meet the needs of individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations.