Matthew Paladini is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants. He has held roles at Paladini Financial Advisors, Wealth Advisors Trust Company, and Paladini Financial Management, Inc. Since 2009, Paladini has been an owner and member of the board of directors at Wealth Advisors Trust Company. Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants advises plan sponsors of defined contribution and defined benefit plans, offering ERISA fiduciary services, participant advice, plan design, and administrative support. The firm emphasizes asset-allocation driven model portfolios, IPS-based monitoring, and provides educational and fiduciary support services for plan committees.

Dustin Ferreiro is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at First Command Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2013. He is based in Fort Worth, TX. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs that utilize model portfolios and third-party managers selected by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Carolyn Smith is a Series 66 registered advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. She has five years of industry experience, including roles at First Command Brokerage Services and a tutoring center prior to entering financial services. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Charlene May is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at First Command since 2018, following roles at Strittmatter Wealth Management Group, LPL Financial, and Smart & Savvy. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent consultant with Rodan+Fields, participating in multi-level marketing of skincare products. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects model portfolios and third-party managers from prescreened lists.

David Van Der Wekken is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Financial Engines Advisors, Scottrade, and various Wells Fargo entities prior to joining First Command in 2021. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Jason Vaughn is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Capital One, where he worked for seven years. Vaughn has also been affiliated with various First Command entities since 2025. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs featuring model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Jayme Russell is a financial advisor at Luther King Capital Management Corporation with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Luther King Capital Management Corporation since 2011. Luther King Capital Management Corporation advises institutional and individual clients, including trusts, foundations, pension plans, government entities, and registered investment companies. The firm offers separately managed portfolios, sub-advisory and model portfolio services, and manages the LKCM Funds, employing a fundamental, bottom-up approach across equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies.

James Stanford is a financial advisor at &Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he has interests in aircraft ownership through several LLCs and holds a minority stake in a Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of strategies using both proprietary and third-party managers, supported by ongoing monitoring and account reviews.

Hazel Farinas Le Page is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at several First Command entities as well as at Dejavu. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects and monitors model portfolios and approved third-party managers.

Chelcie Sirvid is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, Sirvid worked at Bank of America and Amedisys Home Health. First Command Advisory Services serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs that utilize model portfolios and third-party managers selected by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Christina Slavonik is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc., where she has worked since 2024. Her previous experience includes roles at Your Financial Pharmacist Planning, Keener Financial Planning, Quest Capital Management, and Raymond James Financial Services. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate accounts, and various specialized programs.

Giovanni Arellano is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Command Brokerage Services and Global Financial Impact, as well as military service with the United States Marine Corps. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs using centrally managed model portfolios and third-party managers.

Fredrick Mesch III is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been involved with multiple entities including Mesch Wealth Advisors and Mesch PLLC, which provides tax preparation and general accounting services. Outside of financial advising, he is engaged in managing commercial real estate and agricultural land through various ownership roles. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by offering a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and practice management. The firm provides advisors discretion in portfolio construction and manages model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

Azure Bradger is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently advising at First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. Prior to this role, Bradger worked at Fidelity Investments and several other financial firms. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs combining model portfolios and third-party managers, with investment management conducted through a centralized team.

Robert Williamson is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hd Vest Advisory Services and H.D. Vest Investment Securities, Inc. He has worked at First Command Financial Services since 2019. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs that utilize model portfolios managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Kyle Castilaw is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles with NYLIFE Securities and May Financial Strategies. He is also engaged in insurance brokering with outside carriers for non-registered products. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of program types and focuses on tailored recommendations, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Vaughn Badenhorst is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, he worked at Capestrand Financial Group, LLC and has experience in the financial planning and insurance sectors. Outside of his advisory role, he manages education and training retreats for Project Sanctuary. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs featuring centrally managed model portfolios and a discretionary investment management structure.

Erin Bluske is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at NewEdge Securities, BFS Advisory Group, Mercer Global Advisors, and Personal Capital Advisors. Outside of advising, she is a managing member of an LLC focused on RV travel planning and related real estate. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing various investment approaches and acting as a fiduciary under advisory agreements.

Casey Griffin is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command in 2025, he worked at Farpointe Wealth Advisors and Cetera, among other firms. He serves as Secretary on the board of the Lakeview Point Municipal Utility District of Palo Pinto County. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centralized Investment Management Team to select and manage portfolios with discretionary authority granted by clients.

Frederick Mesch II is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2018 and concurrently leads Mesch Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in an accounting and tax preparation firm, Mesch, PLLC, and participates in nonprofit management through co-ownership of Hope for Everybody, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs, investment management, and practice-management support. The firm offers advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside proprietary model portfolios and various program structures to meet diverse client needs.