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.

Sonny Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates POPZ Gold Jewelry, an online jewelry business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

Andres Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following prior roles with Wamu Investments, Inc. and Washington Mutual Bank. Based in Fort Worth, TX, Flores’s career spans both investment and banking sectors. 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. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Michael Brunn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in thoroughbred racing as the manager of Sagacity Racing Stables, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning with a focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ricky Estes II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burleson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked in roles outside finance, including positions at Crestmont Baptist Church and Smoothie King. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Ryan Walton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera, Walton Lourcey Wealth Advisors, and Ameriprise Financial Services. His other business activities include offering fixed insurance products with Midland National Life. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Brandon Stephenson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA, Grant Thornton LLP, and Catalyst Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework as part of its investment approach.

Peter Philpott is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive joint owner of Industrial Refractory Services, Inc., a company involved in building furnaces and temperature controls. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services that range from traditional equity and fixed-income strategies to more complex and non-traditional investments.

Gunnar Rogers is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His services include general investing, retirement planning, and financial preparedness. He also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Gunnar specializes in advising business owners on managing cash flow and assets by applying sound wealth management principles. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Texas A&M University. Beyond his professional role, Gunnar values his roles as a husband and father and strives to model humility and diligence in his life.

Holly Burns is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds, covering diverse areas such as retirement, education, business-owner transition, and special-needs planning.

Jay Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington, TX, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 14 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Audra King is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2021 and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on multiple boards, including educational and hospital foundations, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, and a community counseling center, in addition to participating in local government planning and zoning activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs, including wrap and money-manager options, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based financial planning.

Steven Hanes is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial. Outside of advisory work, Hanes is a part-owner of a grocery store through 3H Foods LLC and 3H Properties Groups LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Kristin Campbell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2013, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Richard Mckinstry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and PFS Investments Inc, as well as Primerica Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services 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 vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Orear Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Osaic Wealth and has experience in family investment partnerships, assisting with investment direction and financial management. He is also involved as an interest owner and employee in a family limited partnership focused on investment management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs a variety of investment tools and third-party solutions to build portfolios across asset classes and supports account management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Hanlu Ye is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to that, she held roles at Bbva Compass Insurance Agency, Bbva Wealth Solutions, Bbva Securities, and COMPASS Bank from 2014 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory 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.

Russell Jeanis is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Westlake, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a consultant for Aledo Pediatric Dentistry, his wife’s dental practice. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jimmie Simpson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including six years at Edward Jones and roles at Baylor University and Baylor Scott & White. He is also the president of White Buffalo Wealth LLC, a support company based in Willow Park, TX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers specialized programs such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses and maintains capabilities in municipal and public finance through its affiliate network.