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 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JPMorgan Securities LLC, Comerica Bank, and Qualified Home Solutions LLC. He is based in Fort Worth, Texas. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

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.

Jeremy Pullin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and was employed by Texas Rangers Baseball, LLC for ten years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm’s approach includes an ESG eligibility framework and offers customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program.

Bradley Jones is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a substitute worship leader at University Baptist Church. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services using both in-house and third-party managers, with capabilities spanning traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Mark Elledge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors and as President of the Lone Star Region of the Plymouth Owners Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Micah Beth is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. In this role, Micah collaborates with clients to understand their financial goals and develop tailored financial plans aligned with their unique circumstances and objectives. Micah's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Investment Solutions Representative 2 in 2024, Investment Solutions Representative 1 from 2023 to 2024, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. This progression reflects a broad range of experience within the company in client-facing and investment-related positions.

Wayne Lambert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1984 and Primerica Financial Services since 1983. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 financial advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, using model-delivery strategies developed by third-party asset managers.

Ryan Odom is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and R&L Electric, Inc. for four years. He also has a minority ownership interest in Odom Private Wealth Management, PLLC. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning services supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.

John Aughinbaugh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009 and is also involved with Cowtown Capital I, LLC. Aughinbaugh serves on several nonprofit boards, including FWSSS Scholarships, Inc., Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation, Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center Foundation, contributing to scholarship funding, health care support, and community initiatives. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kurt Kerrigan 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. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, Kerrigan is a CPA who prepares tax returns and is also a public notary. 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 offers a range of services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies supported by research and advisor tools.

Patrick Bowler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Thrivent Advisor Network DBA 49 Financial, Ben E. Keith, and Texas Christian University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Paul Conley is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience with YMCA, PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, the Texas Department of Transportation, New Beginnings International Church, and the United States Navy. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily 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 approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management and delivers advisory services through model-based recommendations developed by third-party asset managers.

Bradley Scott is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2015, following six years at Hilltop Securities Inc. and eight years at Citigroup Global Markets. 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 portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive advisor-facing tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Richard Petty is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, Texas, having previously spent 12 years at RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that combine broad retail and institutional offerings with specialized advisory capabilities.

William Schoen is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2004 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He is based in Fort Worth, TX and holds the Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors, combining institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions.