Matthew Paladini is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and has held senior roles at Paladini Financial Advisors, Wealth Advisors Trust Company, and Paladini Financial Management. He is also an owner and board member of Wealth Advisors Trust Company. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets through customized wealth management services and an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles and both direct and third-party strategies.

John Talleur is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, having worked within various Charles Schwab entities since 2015. His experience spans roles at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc., and Charles Schwab Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations with client authorization required for trades.

Carolyn Smith is a Series 66 registered advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. She has five years of industry experience, including roles at First Command Brokerage Services and a tutoring center prior to entering financial services. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Bradley Reese is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and has held roles at Charles Schwab and Co., TD Ameritrade Inc., and Merrill. Reese is based in Westlake, Texas. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Reade Achilli is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Westlake, TX. He has held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2026 and previously worked at Bank of America and UBS Financial Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and point-in-time wealth management consultations, with guidance based on proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools.

Lakyia White is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., including Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory and Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. Prior to joining Schwab, she held positions at Asset Campus Housing, ReMax Cortiers, Servitas Management Company, Fluent, Zipcar, and Texas A&M University. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s services focus on asset allocation and investment selection guided by Schwab’s internal research and standard models, with trades executed only with client authorization.

Allen Kozel is a CFP® professional at Cerity Partners LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cerity Partners since 2021 and previously held roles at Envoy Advisory Inc., Odyssey Wealth Management, and First Allied Advisory Services, INC. He holds the Series 66 designation. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and business entities, providing customized wealth management services such as investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines quantitative screening and manager selection with direct security selection and offers access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Lydia Geisler is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Carrollton, Texas. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is guided by Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with client-approved trade execution and annual account reviews.

William Nelson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Hilltop Securities Inc., Momentum Independent Network Inc., and currently Park Avenue Securities. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and proprietary as well as third-party platforms.

Jayme Russell is a financial advisor at Luther King Capital Management Corporation with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Luther King Capital Management Corporation since 2011. Luther King Capital Management Corporation advises institutional and individual clients, including trusts, foundations, pension plans, government entities, and registered investment companies. The firm offers separately managed portfolios, sub-advisory and model portfolio services, and manages the LKCM Funds, employing a fundamental, bottom-up approach across equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies.

David Jamison is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he provides financial counseling to members of Paradox Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. offers non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with recommendations tailored annually to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

James Stanford is a financial advisor at &Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of finance, he holds ownership interests in several aircraft ownership and leasing LLCs, as well as a minority stake in a Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches using a combination of proprietary, third-party strategies, and multiple analytical methods.

Brooke Heidelbaugh is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC. Prior to her advisory career, she spent four years at Texas A&M University and three years at Trinity Christian Academy. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Xin Hao is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Westlake, TX. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Xin worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s approach is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Christina Slavonik is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc., where she has worked since 2024. Her previous experience includes roles at Your Financial Pharmacist Planning, Keener Financial Planning, Quest Capital Management, and Raymond James Financial Services. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate accounts, and various specialized programs.

Rohan Pritmani is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co. and work in education and tutoring. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance uses standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with recommendations tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.

Daniel Cummins is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He has previously worked at Bank of America Private Bank, TIAA, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Chase Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential rental property in Irving, Texas. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program or referred by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm’s guidance is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research, with client-specific recommendations reviewed at least annually.

Fredrick Mesch III is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been involved with multiple entities including Mesch Wealth Advisors and Mesch PLLC, which provides tax preparation and general accounting services. Outside of financial advising, he is engaged in managing commercial real estate and agricultural land through various ownership roles. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by offering a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and practice management. The firm provides advisors discretion in portfolio construction and manages model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

Amanda Sessler is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously spent 16 years at Clintsman Financial Planning followed by a year at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Joshua Torres is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and has previously held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on individual goals and risk tolerance.