Holly Howard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare and served as an independent distributor in the health and wellness sector at AdvoCare International. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Richard Hammond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Symonds Wealth Management, Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, Moloney Securities Co., Inc., Alexander Capital LP, and EDI Financial, Inc. Outside the advisory field, he is associated with Hammond Asset Management, Inc. and Pine Bark Timberland, LLC, which are business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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 institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

John Bator is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Century Management for 15 years prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with implementation support from affiliated investment management entities.

William Beckworth is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2017 and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Adeniji is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Be Legend Gaming, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may include an ESG eligibility framework.

Gage Gwin is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists executives in working toward their financial goals through benefits utilization and wealth planning. His role involves building relationships with clients, understanding their priorities, and identifying strategies to support a secure financial future. Gage's experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles since 2020, including Benefits & Planning Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Associate. This progression reflects his involvement in various aspects of financial planning and benefits consulting. He holds a California Insurance License.

Jamie Yanez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Their career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and BBVA Securities Inc. Jamie is based in Benbrook, TX. 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 combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Crystal Polovina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Cetera Investment Services LLC, Regions Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice alongside investment manager and fund searches supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking investment approach.

Samuel Rouse is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, including two separate periods totaling seven years, and has been employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Asad Motiwala is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he is involved in audio and visual services through Pixel One Av LLC and owns Visions Entertainment Inc., a wedding DJ and event coordination business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting primarily to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Keenan Levy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he held roles in event operations and retail. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes investment policy preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and fiduciary investment advice, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Natalie Baires is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Monica Ortiz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, where she spent several years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market estimates to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Kimberly Pruitt is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at NFP Retirement, NFP Advisor Services, LLC, and Financial Telesis Inc. She is also the owner of KD Luxe Ventures, LLC, a business outside the investment industry. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Russell Green is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in wealth and portfolio management. He began his career in 1994 and returned to Merrill Lynch in 2007. Russell focuses on developing strategies and providing advice for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to help them meet both short- and long-term financial goals. His consultative approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique situation and family dynamics to create comprehensive reviews and tailored recommendations across investments, retirement planning, estate services, and philanthropy. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Russell manages personalized and defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches. He often manages these strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. Russell holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Texas Tech University and the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) designation, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Russell is active in his community, serving on the board of directors and mentoring for The WARM Place, a grief support center for children and young adults. He is also involved with the Aledo Community Lions Club. Russell lives in Aledo with his wife, Caroline, and their three children. His personal interests include basketball, fishing, and golfing.

Christopher Dykstra is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked with Heritage Capital Corp. and the Alliance Umpires Association. Outside of finance, he umpires high school and college baseball games. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Lindy Rangel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has prior work experience with LYFT and UBER beginning in 2017, as well as Wells Fargo Bank since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant selling Scentsy and works as a runner for a food and grocery delivery service. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joel Morgan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in 2023. Morgan is a 25% owner of Park Hill Financial Services, through which he operates as an independent contractor financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Andrea Gerbrand is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Fort Worth, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, Gerbrand assists with a family-owned trucking company and contributes to a wedding planning business operated by a relative, in addition to being involved in an e-commerce fulfillment venture via Amazon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, offering non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice and manager searches supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Aaron Samuels is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Chair of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with advisory programs or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party solutions.