James Benton is a Wealth Management Advisor and a partner of The Group AG, a multi-generational team of collaborative financial advisors. He serves a select group of families, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients, focusing on helping them pursue their financial goals through thoughtful advice and a disciplined approach. James operates within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leveraging its vast resources to provide comprehensive services. James holds a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). His expertise includes areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, institutional and corporate benefit services, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, and sports & entertainment. In addition to his professional pursuits, James is involved with Dallas Animal Services. His approach emphasizes collaborative planning, multigenerational experience, and committed stewardship to serve clients effectively.

Alexander Schiess is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2024, following eight years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family estate planning trust and is a board member of a real estate property management company in Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Martin Durbin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors and is president of several related entities, including Aperture Wealth Management and a CPA firm. He is also involved in agricultural and ranching operations through Stag Horn Ranch LLC and Durbin Enterprises, Inc., and serves as a board member for the Envision Mineral Wells Foundation, a nonprofit focused on community and economic development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party money managers, providing a range of investment options and program structures.

Juliann Vidaurri is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolios, with distinctive capabilities in commodity pool operations and application of AI-driven methodologies.

Nicholas Sullivan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Texas Capital Bank. He is also employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, enabling him to offer a range of bank products and services alongside his advisory work. 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.

Corley Holland is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Corient. Outside of finance, he has experience with Estilo Boutique, the Junior Volleyball Association of Austin, and Camp Longhorn. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Nathen Kingsland is a Series 66-licensed advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX. He joined UBS in 2026 and has held various roles across industries including education and hospitality prior to entering financial services. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Sean Cates is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a partner of The Rose Cates Stein Group. Since joining Merrill in 2011, Sean and his advisory team have focused on developing strategies and providing advice tailored to high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses to support both short- and long-term planning objectives. He has specialized experience in serving the special needs community and families with disabilities, offering customized recommendations to meet each client’s unique planning requirements. Sean began his career in financial services in 1998, with experience at Goldman Sachs and Bank of America before joining Merrill Lynch. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Entrepreneurship from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Professionally, he holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, as well as a Texas Group 1 Health, Accident and Health Insurance license. Sean has also served as Co-Chair of Bank of America’s North Texas Disability Action Network and has been recognized as a North Texas Future Leaders Graduate. In addition to his advisory work, Sean has delivered financial literacy education through organizations such as Operation Hope, Junior Achievement, and the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services’ DREAM program. He actively volunteers with several charitable organizations including March of Dimes North Texas, Make-A-Wish of North Texas, Special Olympics of Texas, Donate Life, Southwest Transplant Alliance, Southwest Transplant Foundation, and Best Buddies Texas, where he previously served on the advisory board. He resides in McKinney, Texas, and is the father of his son Carter, a multivisceral, five-organ transplant recipient.

Ian Mc Farlane is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023 and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017, as well as Inter-Commercial Business Systems. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Zachary Langevin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Broadstreet Partners and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He is employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer a range of bank products and services alongside investment advisory. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Alexis Lopez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025, Lopez worked at The Vanguard Group from 2021 to 2024. Lopez is also employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, enabling the offering of certain bank products and services. 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 when recommending strategies.

Laura Cowden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Gary Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1980. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Michael Parrelly is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management and a founding partner of the FP Group. He has over 16 years of experience serving high net worth clients, particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. His expertise includes managing sudden liquidity events, inheritance, divorce, and working closely with private company management teams. Prior to his current role, Michael spent 12 years at J.P. Morgan's Private Bank, where he gained experience in investment analysis, portfolio management, wealth planning, lending advice, and banking solutions. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business. He completed the educational component of the CFP® certification at the University of Texas and attended an Executive Education course at Wharton. He holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He lives in Dallas with his family and is involved in the Dallas Film Society and Storehouse of Collin County. His personal interests include travel, cinema, culinary experiences, and various adventure sports.

Todd Baird is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and is a part owner of several investment-related LLCs. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kristen Low is a financial advisor with Stifel in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Northern Trust. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Rachelle Wagner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Wagner co-owns Alarm Control Technicians, Inc., a non-investment related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services based on an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s service offerings include investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Grant McVeigh is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with individuals and families to create personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Grant provides guidance on a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, saving, and access to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America specialists. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Grant holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Grant earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, he maintains strong ties to the community. Outside of his professional work, Grant spends time with his family and friends, travels, attends Dallas sporting events, and supports the Texas Longhorns during football season. His approach focuses on understanding what matters to clients and their families to develop strategies that pursue their financial objectives.

Andrew Oconnell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Toby Bane is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for twelve years with Mansfield Independent School District. He also tutors students in science in Grand Prairie, 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 and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.