Grace Whitty is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding the Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, including previous roles at Stifel and Qualcomm. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Cal Poly Athletics and operated a boat rental business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and capital market assumptions to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings, providing a broad range of financial services.

Samuel Fishman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Hallett & Perrin PC, Stromberg Stock PLLC, Cooper and Scully P.C., and academic roles at SMU Dedman School of Law and the University of Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeled outcomes to support its financial planning process.

Laird Johnson is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a power of attorney for his sister. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for 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 broader range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Paul Gay is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 10 years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Robert Blackford is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Abacoholics LLC, which owns a vacation home. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Zachary Walker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Dallas, TX, holding the Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at Splunk, Inc., NXTSYS Consulting, Inc., AT&T, Inc., and Matador Resources. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a sales manager for a seasonal Christmas tree farm in Plano, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Thomas Stone is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022, with prior experience at Chesterfield Family Center and the University of Kansas. 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. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Austin Mc Avoy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and experience spanning roles at Inwood National Bank and the Dallas Police Department. His background includes 12 years in banking and 20 years in law enforcement. He is also affiliated with the Dallas Police/Fire Pension System. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Culberson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and various insurance and realty agencies. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with DHS Realty and MJJ Insurance Agency INC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Christopher Wilcox is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Carter Horwitz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Associates and Wellington Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Nolan Chumbley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various JP Morgan entities since 2018. Prior to joining JP Morgan, he was employed at Higginbotham Insurance and attended Baylor University. 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.

Cory Hargrave is a financial advisor at Stifel with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020, following nine years at Bank of America, N.A. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and model portfolio recommendations based on proprietary investment analysis and probabilistic modeling.

Steven Crate is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill and Raymond James & Associates. Outside of finance, he is a certified flight instructor at Monarch Air and Monarch Aviation, where he teaches students both in ground school and in practical flight training. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm’s approach includes an ESG eligibility framework and access to a broad range of products through its affiliations within the J.P. Morgan organization.

Bikram Mehta is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial situations and goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Bikram holds a Bachelor's Degree from Y C College of Engineering and a Master's Degree from Symbiosis Institute of Management Sciences. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Bikram follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Travis Moss is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for 10 years before joining RBC in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a hunting lease through MOSS HUNT LLC. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and customizes investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and brokerage services.

Marjorie Zethraus is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various divisions within JPMorgan Chase since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Paul Bender is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nearly two decades at Morgan Stanley in various capacities, followed by roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan services, relying on research and analytics while distributing a broad range of financial products through affiliated bank and insurance entities.

Maria Stathakis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Joseph Reina is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A., having joined in 2024. His prior experience includes positions at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors and Fidelity, where he worked in various advisory and brokerage roles between 2014 and 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.