Arthur Nicodemus III is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2025, and previously worked for Madison Avenue Securities, Inc. for 16 years. Nicodemus also operates as an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brandon Brinkman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Edward Jones, and Banc of America Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning tools and supports clients through advisory programs, including specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Jacob Mallison is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leveraging the global resources of Merrill to provide comprehensive wealth management services. Since joining Merrill in 2017, he has focused on serving corporate executives and their families, helping them integrate corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans into long-term financial strategies. Jacob has five years of experience in the financial services industry and specializes in education planning, employee benefits planning, managing new wealth, special needs planning strategies, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Texas A&M University System, graduating in 2018, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of several professional organizations including the Corps of Cadets Association, Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth, and Ross Volunteer Association. Outside of work, Jacob is involved with Paradox Church and enjoys 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 and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an executive coaching and consulting business, Callahan Coaching. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Samuel Fuentes Carmona is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several major firms, including Bank of America, Merrill, and Regions Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Little Sisters Enterprises, LLC, a party rental business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

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 within various J.P. Morgan entities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Stephen Skillman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an inherited family trust and an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple account platforms.

Jose Godinez Rios is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Texas People Federal Credit Union, and the University of Texas at Arlington. Merrill, together 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation, Lake Point Wealth Management, Royal Alliance Associates, and BOK Financial Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an independent contractor for Legal Shield and owns a small business called Charlie-forever. 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 provides a range of services including financial planning, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio strategies alongside a broad set of non-advisory financial products.

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.