John Barret is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2012, he applies a team-based approach to assist professionals in understanding the role of wealth management early in their careers. His focus includes managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. John works closely with clients to identify their goals, offering direction and clarity to support their financial futures. His approach emphasizes a systematic and disciplined wealth management process, leveraging both his expertise and a team of specialists experienced in credit and lending as well as trust and estate planning strategies. John prioritizes educating clients about relevant economic and financial market conditions and conducts regular reviews to ensure clients' strategies remain aligned with their evolving goals and circumstances. John earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Texas Tech University in Lubbock and an associate's degree or college diploma from Kanakuk Institute. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. John resides in Aledo, Texas, with his wife Ashley and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, hunting, fishing, and spending time at his family’s ranch.

Mitchell Nelson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he contributes to client service, relationship management, and investment goal achievement as part of the Ryan & Associates team. He specializes in education planning, family wealth management strategies, defined benefit and contribution plan services, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management. He holds the Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, as well as the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Mitchell earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Colorado State University in 2009. Prior to joining Merrill in June 2015, he served five years as an artillery officer in the United States Marine Corps. His military experience has influenced his approach to client care and leadership. Mitchell also has a background in retail and automotive industries, where he developed management skills and client relationships. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mitchell is involved in supporting youth sports and serves on local boards focused on youth development. He resides in Brock with his wife Laura and their two sons, Jaxon and Hayes. His personal interests include camping, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, ice hockey, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Kaden Millard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at 49 Financial and has experience outside finance, including two years at Mamaka Bowls. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, customized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Ariel Canales is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025, he was affiliated with Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors for six years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that includes quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework.

Mayra Hernandez is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to help them understand their company benefits and explore strategies supporting their financial objectives. She emphasizes building relationships based on trust to create plans aligned with each client's unique goals and vision for the future. Her experience at Fidelity Investments spans multiple roles since 2015, including positions as Executive Planning Consultant, Benefits Planning Consultant, and various Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant levels. This progression reflects her continued growth and expertise in benefits and financial planning within the company's Executive Services division. Mayra holds a California Insurance License and engages in personal interests such as camping, family activities, fitness, social events with friends, hiking, and running.

Kerri Connellan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Alannah Chartier is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Peter Philpott is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Fort Worth, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Kleinheinz Capital Partners and Pegasus Resources. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with capabilities ranging from traditional equity and fixed-income strategies to more complex and non-traditional investments.

Jordan Hampton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2022 and previously worked at Nolan Catholic High School for five years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Heidi Knight is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Knight also operates several investment-related businesses, including tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Charles Wade Jr. is an investment advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2014 and is also associated with Pivotal Financial Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

George Oliver IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Robert W Baird & Co Incorp for eight years. He serves on the board and as treasurer for the local Fort Worth chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. 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 clientele including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a broad network of advisers and affiliated research resources.

Nathan Carpenter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He is based in Fort Worth, TX. Merrill, together 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 Kornman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 options, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Eric Blevins is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In this role, he works with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He specializes in areas including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Eric offers ongoing advice and guidance, facilitating access to additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America specialists as needed. Eric holds a Bachelor's Degree from Abilene Christian University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

John Petrach II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Weatherford, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked for General Motors Corporation for 31 years. Outside of advising, he is involved with BKV Barrnett, LLC, which holds gas rights in Bridgeport, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Kerry Davies is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1996. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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, and institutional investors.

Mary Brammer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 specialized municipal advisory services.

Arthur Nicodemus III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has previously worked for Madison Avenue Securities, Inc. for 16 years. In addition to his advisory role, he has operated as an independent insurance agent since 1978. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Brandon Brinkman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.