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 with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at NFP Retirement and Financial Telesis Inc. She is also the owner of KD Luxe Ventures, LLC, a business she manages through a hired manager. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning and advisory services supported by extensive research and portfolio management options.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience in retail and e-commerce, including roles with Michael Kors and managing an Amazon fulfillment business. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with a family-owned trucking company and helps coordinate weddings through a cousin’s event planning business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a quantitative and ESG-informed process.

Benjiman Cubbage is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones in Pantego, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and several positions in the food service industry. He has also been involved with North Texas Soccer and Camp Chateaugay. 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 large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Derek Histen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Charles Schwab for five years. 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.

Christopher Anderson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. Anderson previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, and Edward Jones. He also serves as Vice President and Program Manager for a Raymond James program at Southside Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes risk profiling, analytical modeling, and tailored advice to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Stuart Smith is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and was involved with Musicmaker Rockwall LLC d/b/a School Of Rock. Additionally, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator, hearing cases and rendering binding decisions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide portfolio management while providing a broad range of financial products through bank and insurance affiliates.

Ronnell Hoeltje is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals.

Amber Mcintyre is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, assisting military members with budget education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Chensky is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Benjamin Bowles is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Arkadios Capital, and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Major League Soccer since 2024. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Smith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience, all with his current firm since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small rental property business in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial products supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Rachel Malone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Malone serves as a board member of the Fort Worth Lecture Society, where she helps select speakers to educate members on various topics. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph James III is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advisory. He currently works with LPL Financial in Arlington, TX and has held roles at Greater Texas Federal Credit Union, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He also serves as Vice President and Investment Services Program Manager at Greater Texas | Aggieland Credit Union. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Randel Rix is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2024. Prior to that, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for nearly three decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.