Brett Ruddell is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has operated Ruddell Financial Service since 1996 and has been president of Fort Worth Financial L.L.C. since 2006. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Philip Vidrine is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1982. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Timothy Crow serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has dedicated his entire career to Merrill Lynch since 2000, focusing on helping families achieve long-term financial goals and aspirations. Tim works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique objectives, with expertise in areas such as education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Tim holds a Bachelor's degree from Chapman University's School of Business and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®). He also earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™, having completed associated coursework in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his professional work, Tim is active in his community as a youth basketball and baseball coach. He resides in Texas with his wife and two sons.

Ryan Williamson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2025. Prior to his current role, he spent several years working in education with Village Tech Schools and Burleson ISD. Outside of advisory services, Ryan manages a family LLC related to a rental property. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based planning on various financial topics without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

John Rizer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Hillstone Restaurant, and the Baltimore Orioles Organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jared Ford is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and First Command Financial Planning. Outside of advisory services, he owns a sole proprietorship under the name Ford Innovative Wealth Strategies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Matthew Ghadimi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, and it offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Cal Crabtree is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked at Sprint Energy Services, LLC, and US Ecology Inc. He has three years of experience specifically with Equitable. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Andrew Gentry is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Tegna Media and was involved with Sagamore Baptist Church, where he serves as an audio technician. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and access to separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Rasco is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2025 and also operates several business ventures including a tax preparation and accounting firm, as well as serving on the board of directors for a local nonprofit that supports charitable causes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program options and custodial relationships.

Pierre Beasley is a Series 66–licensed advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at RSM US LLP and worked at Dallas Baptist University. He has also worked for Uber/UberEats and Topgolf. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory programs and fiduciary tools, providing access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Dewey Isom is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2003 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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 client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Travis Kirby is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for nine years. Kirby has a background in law enforcement, having served with the Mart Police Department for six years, and has been affiliated with the University of Texas - Permian Basin for 14 years. 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 client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Addison Conley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the City of Fort Worth and the North Texas Community Foundation. 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 client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Larry Robinson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Desoto, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018 and has been affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm's advisory process blends quantitative screening and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to capital markets, serving clients who retain final decision-making authority.

Matthew Rodger is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in Education Planning, Small Business Strategies, and supporting clients in the Sports & Entertainment sectors. He focuses on assisting professionals undergoing job transitions, providing guidance on retirement assets, benefits, employer stock, and long-term financial plans. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Tech University System, where he was President of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Matthew holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise covers 401(k) rollover evaluations, IRA planning, retirement income strategies, concentrated stock position planning, benefits analysis, and comprehensive wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Matthew participates in the Mira Vista Country Club community. He is personally interested in activities such as camping, dancing, golfing, hunting, music, and skiing.

Jorge Delgado is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a wealth management practice focused on portfolio strategy, retirement planning, and tax efficiency. Jorge works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop plans tailored to their goals. His areas of expertise include equity compensation services, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Jorge provides dynamic and ongoing advice and guidance to meet clients' changing needs. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his High School Diploma from Trinity High School. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Jorge is actively involved in his community through organizations such as Cedar Hill Rotary, Hill City Church, and the Lewisville Badminton Center. Outside of work, he enjoys badminton, golfing, music, pickleball, skiing, spending time with family, watching movies, and woodworking.

Zachary Scott is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of Raymond James since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages ZCS Wealth Management, where he serves as branch manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting, supported by advanced analytical tools, and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Thomas Hawbaker is a financial advisor at Cetera with credentials including PFS™ and Series 63, and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC, and operates Thomas Hawbaker CPA PLLC, a licensed CPA firm providing tax planning and preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management strategies and access to third-party money managers.

Paige Phillips is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently working at Cetera. She has previous experience with Quest Capital Management and supports lead advisors at Coble Cravens Investments and Insurance. Outside of financial advising, she owns and manages Arlington Storks & More, a sign rental business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.