Gary Willson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Willson serves as a board member and deacon at Broadway Baptist Church and is an ordained minister performing weddings, funerals, and other ministerial functions. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor financial solutions to client goals.

Michael Mallory is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities from 2016 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee related to a rental property venture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Ryan Merkel is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated since 2014 and is currently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Merkel is managing member and general partner of Even Eye Enterprises, LLC, a company that creates and sells children's toys, and he is also involved in creating and selling art and written works. 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 individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients.

Brandon Ritchie is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Brandon works to help clients develop personalized wealth management plans aligned with their financial goals and changing market conditions. He provides access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Brandon holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the Oklahoma State University System. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys cooking, fishing, football, and golfing. His approach focuses on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to create tailored financial strategies.

Eric Charway is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robinhood and TD Ameritrade, along with involvement in entrepreneurial and nonprofit activities such as Crepes n Things LLC and the Roby House Alumni Foundation Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services through a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Cheryl Lamb is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked with PFSI Investment Inc. since 2018 and has been affiliated with James Jamb, Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2005. Outside of advisory roles, she is involved in the sale of home-related products and services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for portfolio implementation, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

William Brawley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and was previously employed at IronPlanet for nine years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Maxwell Landgraf is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including time with its predecessor, Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

Tiffany Muirhead is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services in various capacities since 2008. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Catherine McGrath is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and UBS Financial Services. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals—including high net worth clients—corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services, supported by internal research and strategic partnerships.

Jackson Norman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023 and previously held positions at Hatfield Advisors, Colonial Country Club, the University of Oklahoma, and Trinity University. 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 and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research, analytics, and diversification principles in its investment approach.

George Mason is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at supporting their long-term goals. He leverages Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions provided by Bank of America to create flexible wealth management approaches tailored to clients’ evolving needs. George holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Texas and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is committed to community involvement, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of service by volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, George enjoys a variety of activities including biking, boating, fishing, football, horseback riding, music, racquetball, running, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Rupesh Nepal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and also has a concurrent tenure at Wells Fargo Bank, nA dating back to 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a Lyft driver in San Francisco. 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 Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Douglas Mccown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington, TX, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and OSAIC. In addition to his advisory role, he has engaged in tax preparation and accounting through his own CPA firms since 1989. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Chad Bolen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and uses modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Nicholas Deatherage is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Rollo Insurance and teaching positions at Texas A&M University and East Texas Baptist University. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an on-site tournament director for The Athletic Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that integrates advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

David Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Flower Mound, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he has worked briefly with the Dallas Jackals Rugby team. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Satish Chawla is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership of retail property in Hyderabad, India, and partnerships in real estate investing through Samna LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on third-party asset manager selection and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Joel East is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, Texas, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been associated with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, NA since 2016 and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee on the Arlington Heights Methodist Church Endowment Committee. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary capital market assumptions and research to customize client solutions. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities, offering a broad range of financial products and services.

Melanie Obura is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Ash Brokerage, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various advanced portfolio management tools.