Nicholas Blaine is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments for two years and spent nine years with Plano ISD. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets across more than 1,100 advisors.

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 serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Prior to joining Mercer, Sydney held roles at Sanctuary Securities, Fidelity Investments, Equitable Advisors, and gained diverse experience including positions outside finance such as at Dillard's and Baylor University. Sydney has also been involved with Dahlia Bar & Bistro and Heliwagon. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, utilizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor tilts and a variety of investment vehicles, and offers specialized services and client education programs.

Michael Kolacz is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2023 and previously was with International Assets Advisory, LLC for seven years. He also co-manages Epstein & Kolacz Wealth Management, where he has been involved since 1982. Outside of advisory work, he provides estate planning legal services and assists clients with college tuition negotiation through separate consulting roles. Independent Financial Group is a large advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with integrated investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment models to deliver tailored strategies and operates both as a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Bradley Livingstone is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2020. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2016 to 2020. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a mix of in-house and third-party managed portfolios, operating with approximately $12.9 billion in regulatory assets under management.

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 at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at GWFS Equities, MWA Financial Services Inc, and Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of his advisory role, he provides transportation services as an Uber driver during non-business hours. Empower Advisory Group offers financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select retail clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, delivering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Bradley Epstein is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Epstein & Kolacz Wealth Management for 20 years and has roles in related tax and accounting businesses, including Epstein & Company PC and EB Tax Advisors PLLC. Epstein is also involved in providing consulting services through BRAD EPSTEIN CPA PLLC. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment models delivered through multiple platforms.

Ryan Frank is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Toyota of Rockwall and Allstate Insurance Co, and he is the managing member of The Ryan Frank Group LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

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 at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. Outside of advisory roles, Derek has experience in the restaurant and lounge sector. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and technology-driven approaches.

Trace Dennis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wylie, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and also operates the Jal Dennis Group, a business he has run since 2014. Dennis serves as a notary public in a limited capacity in addition to his advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing diversified strategies supported by in-house and third-party research and technology.

John Pullen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a cattle ranch and operates the Clay Pullen Cattle and Honey Bee Company, where he raises beef cattle and manages honey bees. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Goodrich is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Principal Life Insurance Co. and Princor Financial Services Corporation for over two decades. Goodrich is also the managing partner of Goodrich Financial Services, focusing on insurance sales and investment implementation. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage diversified portfolios.

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.