Dustin Elo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing in earlier roles. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as treasurer for the Brockdale HOA in Lucas, TX, and for the Allen Indian Guides and Princesses in Colleyville, TX. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Laura Gentry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Denton, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as secretary and treasurer of her husband's business and is the sole owner of Warren-Gentry Enterprises, Inc. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Allyson Baker is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a freelance photography business under Allyson B Photography. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Andrea Torcates is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, she worked at EY and held positions in education and hospitality. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Jillian Dits is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Luther King Capital Management. Outside of finance, she works as a sculpting instructor at Align Studio in Dallas. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jim Cooper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Corinth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC and Sagepoint Financial, INC. Outside of his advisory work, Cooper is the owner of On Target Gunsmiths, LLC, a business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Travis Federick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plano, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 1998. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored retirement plans and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Susan Guo is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial and Corptax Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax services business, REN & Associates Tax Services Inc., and is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

David Taylor Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm offers comprehensive planning and investment recommendations, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools, with services that cover both common and specialized financial needs.

Jill Ehlers is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Envision Wealth Strategies, Walnut Hill Advisors, and Principal Securities Inc. She serves as a volunteer board member for the Elkhorn Public School Foundation and operates a YouTube channel and related social media platforms through Wealth Health Family. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers access to proprietary model strategies as well as third-party advisers across multiple platforms.

Eddie Cheng is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Denton, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, MA Mutual Life Insurance Company, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Gregory Howard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 50 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at Morgan Stanley in various capacities before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sam Thornal II is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, serving in advisory roles for over 18 years. Outside of his advisory work, Thornal is involved in multiple business ventures including ownership and executive roles in companies focused on fire protection, pest control, and kitchen exhaust cleaning. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes algorithmic tools and third-party research, operating within a defined investment universe influenced by affiliated product offerings.

David Zachmeyer is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2010. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Vernon Crawford is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2005. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Katherine Forquer is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frisco, TX since 2017. Her background includes a brief period outside the industry from 2016 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, offering a range of advisory and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of advisors and offices.

Brandon Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill in Frisco, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Bank of America. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Evan Alexander is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and previously worked in various roles, including positions with the New York Yankees and Uber. 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 institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jason Hagemann is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Avantax, Fidelity, and Advisors Asset Management. He also operates PK Financial Strategies, LLC, where he provides fee-based asset management, retirement planning, and full life cycle management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Amy Best is a financial advisor with Merrill in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Allocations Committee Chair and a board member for Variety The Children's Charity of St. Louis. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.