Nicholas Blaine is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Fisher Investments and Morgan Stanley, as well as a nine-year tenure in education with Plano ISD. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies complemented by active tax management and selective private market exposure.

Joel Williams is a financial advisor with SPC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he provides general accounting services and prepares financial statements for Van's Kitchen in Dallas, TX. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with a structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies to provide a range of fiduciary and non-fiduciary services.

Sydney Hacker is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Rockwall, TX. Prior to joining Mercer, Hacker held positions at Sanctuary Securities, Sanctuary Advisors, Fidelity Investments, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, Hacker has experience working at Dillard's, Baylor University, and in the hospitality sector. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, nonprofits, and endowments, providing investment advisory as well as financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other specialized strategies.

Michael Kolacz is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2023 and previously spent seven years at International Assets Advisory, LLC. Kolacz is also an independent contractor assisting clients with estate planning documents and consulting on college tuition negotiation. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs both strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolio strategies across passive and active investments, serving clients through various advisory platforms and third-party manager programs.

Bradley Livingstone is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm utilizes a combination of firm- and third-party models to develop tailored client strategies, employing both passive and active investment approaches within a multi-manager framework.

Burt Snover is a ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC. He has held roles at Brokers International Financial Services, Fund Architects, and Foresight Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Comp Edge Financial, a wholesaling and insurance marketing firm. Integrity Alliance is a large advisor network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Bradley Mickelson is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at Spectrum Advisors, Fisher Investments, and Barrow Hanley Global Investors. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory, with a focus on multi-factor tilts, low-cost index vehicles, and tax management.

Brandon Montgomery is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Michael Putnam is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Rockwall, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at GWFS Equities, MWA Financial Services Inc, and Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of his advisory role, he provides transportation services through Uber during non-business hours. Empower Advisory Group offers financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party planning tools focused on long-term portfolio returns and saving rates, with services delivered alongside Empower’s administrative and recordkeeping platforms.

Bradley Epstein is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Epstein & Kolacz Wealth Management since 2006 and maintains a CPA practice through Epstein & Company PC. Epstein is also involved in tax preparation and consulting services with EB Tax Advisors PLLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various platforms.

Ryan Frank is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rowlett, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Toyota of Rockwall and Allstate Insurance Co. He is also the managing member of The Ryan Frank Group LLC, a limited liability company. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Melvin Mc Neal Jr. is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 license holder with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bill Carter is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with a select group of high net worth families to understand their unique wealth systems and align the structure of their wealth with their personal goals. He aims to facilitate impact and legacy for clients within his sphere. Bill has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, occupying positions including Account Executive, Regional Planning Consultant, and Vice President Wealth Management Advisor. His experience spans more than a decade, focusing on comprehensive wealth management and planning. He holds a California Insurance License.

Joseph Oreskovich is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rowlett, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2025. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including roles at First Baptist Church Rowlett and Prestonwood Baptist Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Derek Alfinito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockwall, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. He also has experience in the hospitality industry with Adelphia Restaurant and Lounge. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Trace Dennis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wylie, TX, holding a Series 66 license and with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and also operates the Jal Dennis Group. Outside of advising, he is a notary and is involved with Dennis Research LLC for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions through a large network of representatives. The firm offers diverse investment programs and advisory platforms, combining scale with a broad range of financial services beyond traditional investment management.

John Pullen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012 and previously spent five years at Fidelity. Outside of finance, he is involved in agriculture as a farmer, rancher, and beekeeper through the Clay Pullen Cattle and Honey Bee Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence to develop model asset allocations and benefits from broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

David Goodrich is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Osaic since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and Princor Financial Services Corporation. Goodrich is a managing partner of Goodrich Financial Services, an independent insurance sales and investment business he founded in 1997. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process includes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies, and it is notable for its scale and complex affiliate network.

Andrew Garner is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Moore Supply Company from 2015 to 2017. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Greenville, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Kenneth Mc Kelroy is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2004. He is based in Rockwall, TX, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with FPAH Holdings, a rental property business related to Four Paws Animal Hospital in Rowlett, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.