Ronald Gideon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Richland Hills, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its clients with a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Amber Mcintyre is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, assisting military members with budgeting and paystub education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning recommendations focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Bowen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, Zachary worked in various roles across industries including technology and retail. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Hunter Wilder is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, a position he has held since 2014. His role involves developing long-term relationships with clients and their families, focusing on trust and personalized financial strategies supported by Fidelity's resources. Prior to this, he served in various capacities at Fidelity, including Regional Planning Consultant, Income Planning Consultant, Senior Retirement Specialist, and Senior Investment Consultant II, accumulating extensive experience since 2000. Hunter holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, which complement his expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. His professional background reflects a sustained commitment to serving clients' financial needs through diverse roles within Fidelity. Outside of his professional duties, Hunter has interests in fitness and music, including instrumental performance and singing.

Steven Chensky is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Hannah Smith is a Planning Consultant specializing in helping individuals and families manage their financial futures through clear and personalized strategies. She emphasizes aligning financial goals with clients' values and life aspirations to provide tailored advice. Hannah has gained extensive experience through her roles at Fidelity Investments, including positions as Central Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025, Transition Services Specialist from 2023 to 2024, and Central Relationship Advocate from 2021 to 2023. She holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional work, Hannah's personal interests include attending concerts, engaging in family activities, parenthood, and photography.

Benjamin Bowles is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Arkadios Capital, and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Major League Soccer since 2024. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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.

Michael Smith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience, all with his current firm since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small rental property business in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial products supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Rachel Malone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Malone serves as a board member of the Fort Worth Lecture Society, where she helps select speakers to educate members on various topics. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Preston Laine is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DHL Supply Chain and Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Karina Yilmaz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation. She has less than one year of industry experience and has held prior roles at various companies including ESS South Central, LLC, Homeaglow, and Uber. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Randel Rix is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2024. Prior to that, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for nearly three decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Jeremy Lucas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018, including his current role at Fidelity Investments. Prior to his finance career, he held positions at Bank of America, Indiana Wesleyan University, and AT&T Mobility. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, and manages model portfolios using a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advises multiple registered investment companies.

Alejandro Banuet is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Edge and Bank of America, accumulating over a decade of experience in the financial services sector. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services focused on asset allocation, manager selection, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm integrates quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christopher Stearns is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Hurst, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Ameriprise and a total of four years in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at the University of Texas-Austin and at educational institutions in Fez and Texas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeffrey Shaw is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Robert Packer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding the Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Packer serves on the board of directors for the Healing Shepherd Clinic and is involved in education through prior roles with Fort Worth Country Day School, including chairing its annual fund committee. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets services through a large network of financial advisors.

James Lusk is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018. Prior to his career in finance, he held various roles in the coffee industry. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios sourced from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is noted for its regulatory registrations and advisory roles within the institutional investment space.

Austin Montgomery is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Merrill, Edward Jones, and several other firms. He also worked at Tarleton State University for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Rodge Macy is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity since 2020 and previously held positions at Edward Jones, Panini America, and PFSweb. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches classes at Cowtown Crossfit in Texas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a variety of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.