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 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at NFP Retirement and NFP Advisor Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns KD Luxe Ventures, LLC, where she manages business operations through a hired manager. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting primarily on a non-discretionary basis, supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network that includes municipal and public finance capabilities.

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 license and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Heritage Capital Corp. and the Alliance Umpires Association. Outside of his financial career, he umpires high school and college baseball games. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large 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 CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Morgan is a 25% owner of Park Hill Financial Services, where he operates as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans and advisory support with a broad affiliate network supporting municipal and institutional clients.

Andrea Gerbrand is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with data entry for a family-owned trucking company and supports a cousin’s wedding planning business. She is also involved in operating an e-commerce fulfillment business through Amazon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations. The firm operates within a larger broker-dealer and banking organization and offers access to a wide range of investment products, including security-based swaps and futures.

Aaron Samuels is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, including a prior role at AXA Advisors. He serves as Board Chair of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer model.

Christopher Anderson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 22 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Edward Jones, and LPL Financial. Anderson also serves as Vice President and Program Manager for a Raymond James program affiliated with Southside Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and public entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary solutions and supports a dedicated SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses.

Stuart Smith is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc. Outside of finance, he was involved with Musicmaker Rockwall LLC, operating as School Of Rock. He also serves as a FINRA arbitrator, hearing cases and rendering final decisions. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Ronald Gideon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Richland Hills, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its clients with a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Amber Mcintyre is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, assisting military members with budgeting and paystub education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning recommendations focused on dependable 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 at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Arkadios Capital, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Major League Soccer since 2024. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and maintains a notable presence in public finance and municipal advisory services.

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 based in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2006 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Fort Worth Lecture Society, where she participates in selecting speakers for educational events. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.

Alejandro Banuet is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Saginaw, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Edge, Merrill, and Bank of America. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Stearns is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Hurst, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Ameriprise and a total of four years in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at the University of Texas-Austin and at educational institutions in Fez and Texas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.