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.

Paul Brewer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles including positions at Texas Card House and Poker House of Dallas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and operates 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 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, which includes asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Amy Norman is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX since 2012. 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 various advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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 with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. She previously worked at Securities America in various capacities from 2010 to 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as an independent insurance agent through multiple entities in Fort Worth, TX. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals across wealth levels, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and investment management services. The firm provides multiple portfolio management approaches via a large network of independent Financial Professionals, with offerings that include proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Debra Jones is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2004, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 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.

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. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he has worked in various roles including at JPMorgan Chase Bank and has been involved with Consumer Direct Care Network Texas since 2017, providing home-care services. He also serves on the finance committee of the Presbyterian Night Shelter as a board member. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in their 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 with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director and treasurer for Cross Made Me Ministries, where she manages bookkeeping and annual tax filings. 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 combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Aubrey Wolfe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Keller, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. Wolfe has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his father's estate. 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.

Christopher Cheatheam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Allen, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of advisory services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary options, including insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Francisco Zapata Fernandez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities Inc. and Bank of America N.A./Merrill Lynch. 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 affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Tristan Montgomery is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in banking with JPMorgan Chase in 2008 and transitioned to wealth management in 2016, where he works closely with Michael Hasbach. His responsibilities include handling new account openings, managing client service requests, and connecting clients with other partners within Merrill for services such as lending and banking. Tristan holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Tristan earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Michigan State University. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, he relocated to Texas shortly after graduation and currently resides in Fort Worth with his wife and five children. His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Tristan enjoys spending time with his family, attending children's sporting events, participating in church activities, exploring new restaurants, and traveling. His personal interests also include basketball, bowling, football, pickleball, reading, table tennis, tennis, and watching movies. He applies a family-focused philosophy to his client relationships, aiming to help clients pursue their financial goals and live life to the fullest.