Teresa Pena Moreno is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with both Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner of a family-run rental property business and is involved in a trucking business that is currently inactive. Merrill, together 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 model-based and discretionary strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shawn Bates is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a young adult pastor at Hill City Church, a position he has held since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a wealth advisor program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, including an ESG eligibility framework, supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Gerardo Simion is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and occasional operator of Casa Quinceanera Boutique LLC, a retail store specializing in Quinceanera dresses and accessories. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of portfolio implementation options.

Jonathan Tamayo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mansfield, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Mansfield ISD for eleven years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a real estate business focused on rental office buildings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Ly Nguyen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington, TX, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2023, Nguyen worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2017 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process incorporates systematic due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations.

Waymon Little Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 51 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he receives gas royalties from a lease on his long-term personal residence. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools and structured planning engagements.

Alan Reese is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Midlothian, TX, where he has worked since 2009. He has 16 years of industry experience. Reese holds leadership roles as President of The Reese Corp. and Vice President of Stunc, Inc., both based in Palmer, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lashundra Strother is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in her son's trucking business and serves as CEO of a motivational speaking venture. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and is notable for its extensive advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Jason Mann is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Midlothian, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

E Lawrence Smith is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic since 2025. He previously spent 14 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside his advisory role, he is president of ELS Vision Wealth Management, offering commission-based insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients, providing both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with multiple program options, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Kelly Dlabaj is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waxahachie, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and began her financial advisory career in 2025 after 11 years at IBM. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Crystal Scott is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at Avantax Investment Services and Institutional Securities Corp. Since 2016, she has been involved with Girly-Yo Publishing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm supporting individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Barry Moore is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2007, with a two-year period leading Moore Financial Freedom, LLC. Moore is based in Waxahachie, TX. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Raymond Bold is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has operated Bold Financial Partners, LLC since 2012 as a non-investment-related support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities, utilizing tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Jacob Colwell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Red Oak, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked with the Waxahachie Independent School District and Texas A&M University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charles Burch Jr is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and The Burch Financial Group LLC, among other roles. Outside of advising, he serves on the boards of the Black Roller Skating Federation and its charitable arm, BRSF S.K.A.T.E., and manages the Chuck Burch Scholarship Fund, which raises money for college-bound children. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management approaches, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and custom strategies.

Gatlan Turk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of TURKMONT GROUP, LLC, which operates a short-term rental business in Springfield, Vermont. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Cary Dover is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Prairie, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Dover is an ordained minister who occasionally officiates weddings and funerals. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Plumberg Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for nine years before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Desiree Ebhert is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including T. Rowe Price Investment Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of advisory roles, she has worked with Amazon Flex. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.