Jerry Blackard is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burleson, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 1999 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in business activities related to loan product sales and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Lesley Hill is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013, following a prior role at Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2009 to 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Hill serves on the Finance Committee at St Patrick Cathedral Church, assisting with financial statement and balance sheet reviews. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and integrates ESG considerations within its investment recommendations.

George Peacock III is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a limited partner in a movie production company, EL JUFE PRODUCTIONS, LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management options, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Nikki Brooks is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Prospera Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Cetera Wealth Services, Stifel, and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns TAG 22 Enterprises LLC, where she provides psychology-informed coaching and consulting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Sireen Nadaf is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2024. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Workplace Planning Consultant at the same firm from 2021 to 2024. In her role, she partners with clients to co-create financial plans aimed at providing peace of mind during retirement and beyond. Sireen focuses on building long-lasting relationships that support families across generations. She helps clients work toward their financial goals and guides their loved ones toward financial confidence, positioning herself as a trusted resource for their family's future. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Sireen enjoys board games, family activities, outdoor adventures, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Nancy Wallace Ruffin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cedar Hill, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Elias Bashour is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over five years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on developing strategies that align with clients' short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Elias holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Texas State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes a personalized approach to financial planning, using Merrill's tools and research to implement customized financial plans. In his personal time, Elias enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and playing or watching various sports such as baseball, basketball, billiards, football, and ice hockey. He also has interests in music, photography, traveling, and watching movies.

Olin Ragsdale is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Signal Securities, Inc. and Rhodes Securities, Inc., and he has operated his own insurance agency since 1983. In addition to advising, he conducts continuing education classes and webinars for attorneys. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to proprietary model strategies and various account platforms.

Christopher Gardner is a financial advisor at Stifel with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel since 2015. Gardner serves on the GCISD School Health Advisory Council, acting as a liaison between the community and the school district to align health education programs with local values. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Robert Allsup serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been since 2020. He brings extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held roles such as Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2020, Fixed Income Specialist at Fidelity Investments between 2008 and 2010, and Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2006 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Service Representative at Fidelity Investments and as a Financial Consultant at Northwestern Mutual. Robert holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial consulting and client service. His approach focuses on simplifying investing and aligning clients' capital use with their values. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, family activities, fitness, music, pets, and reading.

Jean Fisher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. 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 with over 14,000 advisors.

Susan Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Avantax Insurance Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and First Command Advisory Services. Outside of financial advising, she holds a notary public position in Texas and occasionally assists at a local vision clinic. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and affiliations.

Clayton Claunch is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a property management business focused on short-term rental leasing. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erica Estes is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been employed since 2020. She has progressed through several roles within the company, starting as a Workplace Planning Associate, advancing through Workplace Planning Consultant levels I to III, and then serving as a Financial Consultant I before assuming her current position in 2024. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Erica works with individuals and families to develop, implement, and maintain financial plans aimed at addressing their current needs and future objectives. She focuses on creating personalized financial strategies to help clients achieve financial stability and long-term success. Outside of her professional work, Erica enjoys camping, cooking and baking, gardening, kayaking, and spending time with her pets.

Dodge Brown is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX. He has worked previously at Edward Jones and Fidelity Investments. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Martin Durbin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors and is president of several related entities, including Aperture Wealth Management and a CPA firm. He is also involved in agricultural and ranching operations through Stag Horn Ranch LLC and Durbin Enterprises, Inc., and serves as a board member for the Envision Mineral Wells Foundation, a nonprofit focused on community and economic development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party money managers, providing a range of investment options and program structures.

Juliann Vidaurri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis in its investment process and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Daniel Stratton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and previous positions outside the financial sector. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Fabrice Onomo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Best Buy, Heliana's Pharmacy, and the Department of Public Health Cameroon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kelly Bevis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2016, Bevis worked for Prudential Equity Group, LLC for seven years. Outside of work, Bevis serves on the finance committee of United Community Centers and is the treasurer for the National Charity League Fort Worth Chapter. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.