Alexandria Hughes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, including time when the firm operated as Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is a property owner. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm works extensively with program sponsors and managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Cody Hambrick is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Meagan Laux is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 6 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and has concurrently worked as an independent consultant for Mary Kay, focusing on cosmetic sales. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and integrated portfolio management solutions.

Stephen Wheeler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Wheeler is involved in connecting buyers and sellers of collectible antique cars and serves on the endowment committee of First Baptist Colleyville’s Crosscreek Network. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven process integrates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Hopkins Knight is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. He began his financial career in 2019 working as a personal banker at BBVA before joining Merrill Lynch as an advisor in 2022. Originally from Colorado, he relocated to North Fort Worth in 2021 with his wife. Robert specializes in providing tailored financial planning and wealth management strategies to established business owners, entrepreneurs, and first-generation immigrant families. His areas of expertise include family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income planning. He focuses on helping clients achieve their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals through relationship-focused service, leveraging access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Robert holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado system and professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Japanese. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, photography, dancing, pickleball, watching movies, writing, and spending time with his family. He is also active in his local communities through volunteering and participation in international cultural events.

Joseph Monty is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He serves on the Board of Directors for First Tee – Fort Worth, a nonprofit organization, and participates in its Development and Finance Committees. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Whitney Welch is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Fort Worth, TX, holding the Series 66 designation and having 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2018, Welch worked at Temple Days for one year. She serves as a board member for the Benbrook Elementary School PTA. Whitney is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which offers financial planning and investment management services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio strategies and emphasizes ongoing manager selection and internal research, including the use of artificial intelligence.

Thomas Oley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grapevine, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Comerica Securities, Inc. for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2019. His spouse owns and operates a health coaching business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is investment policy statement-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering a range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Nathan Carpenter is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1971 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill offers managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies within Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of financial products and services.

Bradley Hackler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and primarily focuses on managing his own wealth management business under the name Hackler Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Lina Luu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and BBVA Securities. 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’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Aja Gross is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including PNC Investments, Merrill, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase. Gross is based in Fort Worth, TX. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Marc Vasquez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Pinnacle Bank, and First Financial Bank, along with positions in various other industries. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Ray Steward is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and also has a long-standing association with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management approaches and proprietary model strategies.

Dennis Venn is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Ft Worth, TX, holding 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, Venn is active as a drummer and also works as a life settlement broker and insurance agent specializing in fixed life, health, accident, and disability insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios with various securities, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Rachel Boyda is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for five years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Anna Malone is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Tyler, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Cetera, Regions Bank, and Southside Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is an associate at Southside Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans developed through risk profiling and firm research.

Allen Dennis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1997 and also has experience with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Mark Connolly is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and its related entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jeffrey Bouchard is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including D.A. Davidson, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.