John Storer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has held positions at multiple firms including Northwestern Mutual and Bank of America. He has also worked in educational environments at Texas Christian University and secondary schools. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Ricardo Lira is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and was previously employed at TMX Finance for five years. Lira is based in Fort Worth, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Paul Linville is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, with recommendations potentially incorporating ESG criteria.

Tanner Lemaster is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services, First Command Advisory Services, and LPL Financial. He is a partner and owner of Canopy Wealth Strategies, a financial planning business operating through Avantax. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered by over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Christopher Beavers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 license and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and authors a finance book titled *The ABC of Finance* with his wife. Raymond James & Associates is a large firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, employing various portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Francisco Zapata Fernandez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citizens Securities Inc. and Bank of America N.A./Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Tristan Montgomery is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in banking with JPMorgan Chase in 2008 and transitioned to wealth management in 2016, where he works closely with Michael Hasbach. His responsibilities include handling new account openings, managing client service requests, and connecting clients with other partners within Merrill for services such as lending and banking. Tristan holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Tristan earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Michigan State University. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, he relocated to Texas shortly after graduation and currently resides in Fort Worth with his wife and five children. His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Tristan enjoys spending time with his family, attending children's sporting events, participating in church activities, exploring new restaurants, and traveling. His personal interests also include basketball, bowling, football, pickleball, reading, table tennis, tennis, and watching movies. He applies a family-focused philosophy to his client relationships, aiming to help clients pursue their financial goals and live life to the fullest.

William Ellis Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2002. Ellis serves as president of Fort Worth Business Professionals and holds board or committee roles with several community organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters Tarrant County, the Boy Scouts of America Longhorn Council, and Ducks Unlimited. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often through third-party asset managers and advisory programs, and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Mark Fitz Gibbon is a Series 66 registered advisor with Edward Jones in Burleson, TX, where he has worked since 2018. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior service in the US Army and Texas Army National Guard from 2013 to 2021. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages a real estate rental business in Fort Worth, TX. 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, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sterling Piepgrass is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Investment Services, and operates a CPA practice specializing in accounting and tax services. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Mayfield Condo Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and consulting services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across a range of program structures.

Michael Hasbach is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals, utilizing investment insights from Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Michael holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Mary's University of San Antonio. He is committed to participating in his local community through volunteer activities, reflecting the longstanding Merrill tradition of community involvement.

Eugene Lamis is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 1993. He participates in community activities including serving on the golf and house committees at Mira Vista Country Club and on the investment committee for United Way Fort Worth. Additionally, he owns and manages Glamis Castle Honeybee, a local honeybee hive maintenance business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with varied investment strategies and over $1 trillion in assets under management, supported by an extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jordan Phillips is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 13 years and Edward Jones for 5 years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide advisor network with specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Jeremiah Mac Namara is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, Texas, having previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JPMorgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Jeffery Atwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Burleson, TX, holding the Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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.

Jessyca Miller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2015, following three years at PNC Managed Account Solutions, Inc. She is involved in insurance-related activities through several affiliated entities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice.

Judith Polak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and Prospera Financial Services, with over a decade at Prospera before joining LPL Financial in 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ezra Caballero is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase and Primerica. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lance Brawner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, joining Edward Jones in 2024 after ten years at Fluor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gary Soben is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 50 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Merrill and Bank of America. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.