Jim Brito is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, PEOPLES UNITED BANK, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Citibank. 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 uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Letitia Ruelas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Based in Fort Worth, TX, she has worked extensively within the firm over the past 17 years. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared George is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including PNC Investments LLC, Verterent Capital, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Herring Bank. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Anna Evans is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and educational involvement at Oklahoma State University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jennifer Helmer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets and lending solutions.

Jonathan Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Merrill before joining LPL Financial in 2020. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with diverse investment strategies.

Jenna Malone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., among other financial firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options within a diversified, modern portfolio theory framework.

Ellen Rheinlaender is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is a facilitator and group leader for We Mentor, a program supporting young women in their early careers through discussions on work-life balance, business etiquette, and financial goals. She is also a partner in Seebeck Enterprises LLC, involved in distributing the third edition of the book American Dream Women. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, serving clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Edward Meinen is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including prior roles at American General Securities Incorporated, Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and OSAIC Services, Inc. Meinen also owns and operates Meinen Agency Inc., an independent insurance sales business. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, and it is notable for its scale, recent consolidation, and complex affiliate network.

Caitlin Kraft is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Fort Worth, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, she worked for the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District for 13 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a passive investor in Salon Suite Solutions, LLC. She is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a range of strategies from traditional to non-traditional investments.

Michelle Willingham is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, where she has worked since 2013. She has 13 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Chad Renfro is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He is the president and founder of Renfro Financial, Inc., a firm he has operated since 1997, and has also worked at Cambridge Investment Research for 17 years. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform.

Abel Ranjel is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2015 in various roles. His experience at Fidelity includes positions such as Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and High Net Worth Service Associate, reflecting a progressive career focused on financial consulting and client relationship management. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Abel partners with local families to help them make informed financial decisions tailored to their individual goals and backgrounds. He is committed to ensuring that clients understand all available options to confidently make impactful decisions for their families. Outside of his professional role, Abel has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, football, parenthood, and pets.

Colin Fuller is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2022. He focuses on helping clients create comprehensive financial plans aimed at building, preserving, and transitioning wealth. Colin works to understand the financial and personal goals of his clients and collaborates with them to develop strategies that support their objectives both now and in the future. Colin has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Investment Sales Associate, Regional Investment Consultant, and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant. His experience spans client advisory and investment consulting within the firm. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, which supports his work in providing financial consultation and planning.

Bryan Schmitke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2026 and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank. His background also includes roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Heb Grocery Company and Zanzibar Cattle Co. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that serves 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.

Michael Palmer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and BBVA Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and market models.

Jesse Dax is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Fort Worth, TX. 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 asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process includes centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative analysis and incorporates ESG considerations within its eligible strategies.

Amberly Thurston is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC in Fort Worth, TX. She has been with Royal Alliance Associates since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she provides insurance solutions to clients through her position as an insurance producer at TRC Advisory & Wealth Management. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and offers both discretionary and advisor-managed investment strategies.

Ian Salazar is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Fort Worth, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he sold vintage clothing on eBay as a sole proprietor. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and multi-manager fund structures.

Kyler Nielsen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following two years at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, as well as a year with State Farm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, including written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.