Robert Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hurst, Texas, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory practice, he owns a collection company for collector cars and leases land for cattle grazing in Texas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored, ongoing retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Derick Ritenour is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at several financial institutions, including U.S. Bank, Flagstar Bank, and Churchill Mortgage Company. He is the founder of STIX Inc., an LLC established for an outdoor outfitter and apparel company, though the business is not currently operational. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across a range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option known as “WealthPlan.”

Sean Leonard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial located in Hurst, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Rent-A-Center from 2015 to 2019 and was unemployed from 2019 to 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing proprietary and third-party research to support diversified investment strategies.

Isabel Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Kelsey Lindsey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2021, Lindsey worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, Lindsey is the owner and entertainer for Fort Worth Princess Parties. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diversified advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Johnnie Mosley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent consultant for Scout and Cellar, a wine ordering service, and serves as co-trustee of his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting 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 a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Scott Avery is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Abilene. He advises high net worth families and their legal and tax advisors in areas including investment and spending policies, traditional and alternative asset allocation, investment manager selection, liability management, and wealth transfer strategies. Scott's expertise encompasses taxable and tax-deferred portfolios, charitable remainder trusts, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Scott holds multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He maintains FINRA registrations Series 7 and 66, and earned his certifications through the Investments & Wealth Institute, with CIMA training conducted in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business. He also holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University System. Outside of his professional career, Scott enjoys fishing, football, hunting, soccer, and spending time with his family. He has been married to his wife Kristin for more than twenty years, and together they have three children.

Andrew Roberts is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Walter Stucker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Stucker works as a patient care technician at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. 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. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

James Donahue is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Goldman Sachs, Mercer Allied Company, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Donahue serves on the board of Worldwide Voice in the Wilderness, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm delivers tailored, research-based recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, combining quantitative modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients’ retirement goals.

Michael Bessire is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1975 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Melinda Johnston is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2016 to 2024. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and public finance services.

Ruben Villanueva is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Arlington, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2024. Prior to his current role, his work experience includes positions at Vandergriff Honda, Walgreens, and in education at Chisholm Trail High School and Ed Wilkie Middle School. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bennett Hunter Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 services. The firm's approach 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.

Collin Geninatti is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously held roles at American Airlines and First Command Advisory Services. He is based in Fort Worth, TX. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Melissa Harris is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, where she has worked for eight years. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent six years at Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc. Harris serves as Board Chair of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth and is a director for the Burchell Youth Development Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Brian Coker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and trade execution.

Alta Bingham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 9 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2016, having worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2002. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options tailored to plan objectives.

Michael Vatter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, Veritex Community Bank, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in importing classic cars from Europe, primarily Germany. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Brenda Jurado is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she assists clients in creating comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual goals and aspirations. She focuses on understanding clients' priorities to develop personalized strategies that aim to build a stronger financial future. Brenda has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Regional Sales Consultant, Senior Representative in Money & Asset Movement, and Financial Associate for Tax Exempt accounts. This diverse experience has equipped her with extensive knowledge across financial planning and investment services. Outside of her professional role, Brenda enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in fitness activities, exploring culinary interests, participating in social events with friends, hiking, and reading.