Melvin Mc Neal Jr. is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 license holder with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stephanie Spyres is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to her current role, she worked at USAA in various financial planning and investment management capacities from 2016 to 2018. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of AI and formal advisory roles to registered investment companies.

Gavin Walker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2021 following his time at Texas Tech University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through detailed recommendation reports and ongoing advice, supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Adam Elghandour is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade Investment 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 recommendations.

Raylie Eshelman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2018, Eshelman worked at Axa Advisors and was affiliated with Charlie Eshelman. Eshelman also operates a business under the name Eshelman & Associates. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and multiple third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Terry Doyle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of advising, Doyle manages several business entities related to his practice and land holdings, including farming operations in Texas. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, providing tailored, research-driven recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Laura Marquard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Irving, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a client intake process to tailor financial plans and advisory programs, operating a hybrid referral and implementation model with both advisory and brokerage channels.

Keith Hudson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and is also involved in a private label supplements business called NaturesRX. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Sara Ramadan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Artisan Design Group, DealerSocket, Pfs Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she represents Scentsy, a company specializing in scented wax and cleaning supplies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Todd Barfield is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Comerica and Wells Fargo Private Bank, where he held senior roles in private banking and wealth management. Outside of advising, Barfield serves as Senior Vice President and Regional Director at Comerica Bank, focusing on private banking and wealth management for Texas and the Southeast markets. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Andrew Phillips is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Plano, TX, and has 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of 207 North Tennessee St LLC, a commercial property investment in McKinney, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Jonathan Griego is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2018 and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Dallas, TX. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services with a range of separately managed account programs and utilizes both internal research and external partnerships to support client advice.

Ben Thomas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Based in Dallas, TX, his career has been focused within the Wells Fargo organization. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kevin Ockwood is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Jersey Mikes, and Apple Spice. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Zeph Rouquette is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Rouquette operates his own financial planning practice through a business he owns, ZAR Operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement income planning, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Bill Carter is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with a select group of high net worth families to understand their unique wealth systems and align the structure of their wealth with their personal goals. He aims to facilitate impact and legacy for clients within his sphere. Bill has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, occupying positions including Account Executive, Regional Planning Consultant, and Vice President Wealth Management Advisor. His experience spans more than a decade, focusing on comprehensive wealth management and planning. He holds a California Insurance License.

Leandro Nogueira is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021, with prior roles at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, LiveOps, and Ican Benefit Group. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized, algorithm-supported process to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

Barry Greenberg is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2004. Outside of advising, he works as a yoga instructor on a part-time basis. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies including discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services.

Roxana Nelson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Johnson Financial Group and service with USA Military Socafrica/Cat/I3 Technologies. 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 multiple market-facing registrations and functions.

Barry Stockdale is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a nonprofit board in Dallas, TX. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.