Michael Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Burleson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Edward Jones, and Questar Capital Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Steven Dunn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

John Storer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has held positions at multiple firms including Northwestern Mutual and Bank of America. He has also worked in educational environments at Texas Christian University and secondary schools. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Billy Cox is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2014, following prior roles at Edward Jones and Merrill. 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 solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Ricardo Lira is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and was previously employed at TMX Finance for five years. Lira is based in Fort Worth, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Stevenson is the Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals and branch leaders. In this role, he oversees the implementation of resources and strategies provided by Fidelity to deliver a comprehensive experience for clients. He has held several leadership positions at Fidelity Investments, including Vice President Market Leader since 2017. Prior to this, he served as Vice President Senior Branch Leader from 2011 to 2017, Vice President Branch Leader from 2005 to 2011, Assistant Branch Leader in 2005, and Proactive Sales Leader from 2001 to 2005. Outside of his professional responsibilities, James has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, food, football, movies, and scuba diving.

Jimmy Pannell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory role, he owns an event planning and venue business, Royal Arrival, and serves on the Corsicana City Council. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research assistance.

Paul Linville is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 integrates quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, with recommendations potentially incorporating ESG criteria.

Jason Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the auction committee for Grace, a nonprofit focused on assisting low-income families in the community. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, offering managed account programs and discretionary portfolio management supported by a comprehensive platform integrated with Bank of America affiliates.

Katherine Rogers is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent with experience representing various insurance companies and owns a financial advisory trade name based in Fort Worth, TX. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple account platforms.

Debra Jones is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2004, including ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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.

Tanner Lemaster is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services, First Command Advisory Services, and LPL Financial. He is a partner and owner of Canopy Wealth Strategies, a financial planning business operating through Avantax. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered by over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Anthony Hill is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been employed at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Hill serves on the finance committee of the Presbyterian Night Shelter, a nonprofit organization, and works with Consumer Direct Care Network Texas, providing home-care services. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may include ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Ryan Lands is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Fort Worth, TX. His career includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2025 before joining Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. in 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves predominantly high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Skye Vasquez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. In this capacity, she focuses on developing comprehensive financial plans tailored to the unique circumstances of each client. Her professional approach emphasizes transparency and education, aiming to empower clients to make informed financial decisions. Skye is dedicated to building genuine and lasting relationships by understanding the individual aspirations, dreams, and concerns of those she advises. Her commitment to personalized client engagement supports her goal of delivering financial planning services that align closely with each client's specific needs and goals.

Christopher Beavers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 license and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and authors a finance book titled *The ABC of Finance* with his wife. Raymond James & Associates is a large firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, employing various portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Edward Byrd is a CFP® certificant with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Fort Worth, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Tiffany Smith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan firms since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director and treasurer for Cross Made Me Ministries, handling bookkeeping and annual tax filings. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research.

Aubrey Wolfe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and concurrently affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2005. Wolfe serves as an executor in a family-related fiduciary capacity. 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 utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment approaches and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christopher Cheatheam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Cheatheam has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2008. 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.