Michael Vargas is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on assisting clients in developing and maintaining personalized financial plans that adapt to their changing life circumstances. He emphasizes clear, values-based guidance and aims to build long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. His approach incorporates strategic thinking and a thorough understanding of each client's distinct financial priorities. Before joining Fidelity Investments in 2022, Michael worked as a Sports Medicine Therapist at Texas Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Group from 2018 to 2022. In addition to his professional pursuits, he has personal interests that include fitness, golf, skiing, soccer, and volunteering.

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.

Daniel Porter is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 48 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Allied Securities, INC. and First Allied Advisory Services, INC. from 2008 until joining Cetera in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Porter, Morgan & Associates, a business he has operated since 2008. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships, with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Nathan Wood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2025 and has prior experience at Carr Riggs and Ingram and Lotus Fiduciary Group. Before entering the financial industry, he worked in education from 2016 to 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services through its network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools.

Jackson Mellina is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charis Resources and Mellina Animal Hospital. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of third-party and proprietary investment models and provides ERISA fiduciary services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Kristin Hartwell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services, LPL Financial, and Ameriprise. Hartwell was also involved with the Tarrant County Democratic Party in 2020. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Samuel Gruhl is a CFA® charterholder and registered investment advisor associated with Cetera in North Richland Hills, TX, with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services prior to joining Cetera in 2025. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and various program structures.

Stephanie Watts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked in education for eight years with Arlington ISD and Monahans Wickett Pyote ISD. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Howard Richardson III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a private business, Prich 3 LLC, where he oversees corporate governance and executive decisions. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Victoria Shankle is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a Lyft driver. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its investment solutions.

Daniel Mahle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Joda Realty Group, Waddell & Reed, and Edward Jones. He has also been associated with Sanjeev Kumar since 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Diego Hernandez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Luther King Capital Management and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He also attended Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Patrick Browning is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BIOS Partners, Steelhead Capital Management, and Deloitte Consulting LLP. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Cory Hargrave is a financial advisor at Stifel with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020, following nine years at Bank of America, N.A. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and model portfolio recommendations based on proprietary investment analysis and probabilistic modeling.

Kera Marconi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and other financial firms. 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 utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Aaron Dyer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to that, he spent 16 years at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors and Lasalle St. Securities, and two years at Kestra Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

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.

Marvin Gomez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bedford, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with recommendations supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Jeremy Pritchett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Colleyville, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to Edward Jones, he worked at NorthStar Memorial Group and Services Corporation International. He is also a co-owner of Garcia & Pritchett Partners LLC, a family-owned food and beverage business currently in the process of selling its restaurant equipment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Dwayne Hawkins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several investment-related ventures. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.