Jacob Mallison is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He and his team provide a full range of wealth management services to corporate executives and their families, leveraging the global resources of Merrill to deliver personalized financial strategies. Since joining Merrill in 2017, Jacob has accumulated five years of experience in the financial services industry. He specializes in corporate benefit programs, including equity compensation, defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Jacob assists corporate executives in integrating their corporate benefits into long-term financial approaches, with expertise in stock option strategy, executive compensation, and concentrated stock management. Jacob holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Texas AandM University System and maintains professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in professional organizations such as the Corps of Cadets Association, the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth, and the Ross Volunteer Association. Outside of his professional commitments, Jacob engages in community involvement through Paradox Church and enjoys personal interests including camping, football, running, traveling, and volleyball.

Joshua Biering is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he worked six years with JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for the nonprofit organization Folds of Honor North Texas. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Ana Ban is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Based in Fort Worth, TX, she has spent the majority of her career at this firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Stamm is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. 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.

William Callahan III is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Callahan Coaching, an executive coaching and consulting business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple investment companies, employing systematic methodologies and delegated sub-advisers to manage portfolios.

Samuel Fuentes Carmona is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Regions Bank, and BBVA USA. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Little Sisters Enterprises, LLC, a party rental business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a structured Institutional Consulting Services program that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jonathan Carani is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Strive Real Estate, Dan's Pool Service, and Mamaka Bowls, as well as positions at Texas Christian University and Bellerive Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and offers additional services such as trust company capabilities and securities-based lending.

Brian Baker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments for 18 years before joining Edward Jones in 2025. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and overlay tax-efficient services.

Adam Broughton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2012. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Stephen Skillman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent and a partner in an inherited family trust. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement 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 range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Slaten Gough is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and has experience in the retail sector. He is a partner in Gough Wealth Management LLC, where he manages his wealth management practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, with a focus on non-discretionary advisory services supported by advanced analytical tools.

Jessica Davis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and held roles at Colorado Christian University. Outside of her advisory work, she sews baby blankets and nap mats through a small business called Razzle Baby. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with access to multiple portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services.

Troy Knight Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation, Lake Point Wealth Management, Royal Alliance Associates, and BOK Financial Securities. He also works as an independent contractor for Legal Shield and owns a business called Charlie-forever. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and TAMP sponsors.

Richard Craig is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry for more than 38 years and began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2007. Richard focuses on wealth planning services including retirement, trust, and educational planning. He provides consultative guidance on the overall financial and investment needs of his clients, helping design and implement customized wealth management strategies to pursue their personal financial goals while managing investment risk. Richard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Texas Christian University, earned in 1984. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and also holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate and employee benefits planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. In addition to his professional work, Richard has been involved with community organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Amplify Fort Worth. He previously served on the boards of Trinity Habitat for Humanity and Amplify (formerly Expanco), Inc., as well as the Boy Scouts of America Troop 17 Committee. Richard resides in Fort Worth with his wife and two children. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Jill Valdez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she has an ownership interest in an oil and gas royalty entity based in Fort Worth, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Allen is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with RW Baird since 2022 and has prior work experience at Starbucks Coffee Company and Barnes and Noble. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers and providing traditional and complex investment strategies.

Brent Gough is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Gough Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for over two decades. Gough serves on the CFP Advisory Board for the Dr. Sam Pack Business School at Tarleton State University. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical modeling tools to support client goals, while also offering specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

John Pardue is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he serves quarterly to reconcile books for a family holding company related to oil and gas royalties. 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 wide range of clients—including individuals, institutions, and municipalities—offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a broad adviser network and research resources.

Daniel Cruz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2025. His prior experience includes roles outside finance, such as with Troy Construction LLC and Purple Heart Pawn and Gun, as well as positions in education and hospitality. 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 when recommending strategies.

Miles Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, and previously spent six years at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support client financial planning.