Thomas Hermann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, First Command Financial, Kestra Investment Services, and self-employment. He has been involved with several entrepreneurial ventures, including Attractively Different, LLC and Valiant Trader, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Waymon Little Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 51 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he receives gas royalties from a lease on his long-term personal residence. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools and structured planning engagements.

Rita Wright Oujesky is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. 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 diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, pension plans, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Richard Mcdaniel is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, NA. He serves as a power of attorney and guardian for his mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Fernando Ruiz Puig is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The House Fort Worth and Grow Plant Shop. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative and algorithmic methods. The firm serves multiple registered investment companies and delivers portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Jacqueline West is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of family rental properties in Texas. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Eddie Yancey is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, First Financial Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of finance, he serves as president of Yancey Grain, LLC, an agricultural business that manufactures animal feed. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Grant McGuire is a CFP® and CFA® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm follows an IPS-driven advisory process based on modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jennifer Shields is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1991. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Lourcey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., as well as managing his own advisory practice through Walton Lourcey Wealth Advisors. 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, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Erin Kolp is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, she worked at Carnegie Homes for five years and Endeavor Wall Homes for thirteen years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a consultant for Rodan + Fields, assisting clients with product orders and inquiries. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Robert Williams is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. Williams also has experience as an independent advisor. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing private rental property investments. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and recommends funds and strategies approved through its internal review processes.

Terri Lynn Singletary is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Midland, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1994. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than many large institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Rachel Florence is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Fort Worth, TX, with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fauxcades Inc. from 2016 to 2021. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, overlay management, and tax-management techniques, supported by internal research and tools including artificial intelligence, to deliver investment advice.

Betty Jo Hutton is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She joined Fidelity in 2018 and has served in various capacities including Financial Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to entering finance, she worked as a teacher at Mansfield Independent School District. In her current role, Betty Jo focuses on helping clients navigate important financial decisions by taking an educational approach to financial planning. She aims to simplify financial concepts and empower clients to create and implement confident financial plans. Betty Jo holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and traveling.

Andrew Frascone is a financial advisor with Merrill in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Arcis Golf. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Blake Baldwin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026, he worked at Jones Lang LaSalle and attended Texas Christian University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a quantitative, research-driven process that includes ESG considerations. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers customized investment solutions on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Alvarez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Comerica Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines proprietary research with third-party analytics to support its diversified investment approach.

Mikaela Spicer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Michael Gaetano is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Nordic Security Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Celtic Family Finance LLC and serves as a notary for Stifel, notarizing client documents. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.