Rachel Malone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Malone serves as a board member of the Fort Worth Lecture Society, where she helps select speakers to educate members on various topics. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph James III is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advisory. He currently works with LPL Financial in Arlington, TX and has held roles at Greater Texas Federal Credit Union, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He also serves as Vice President and Investment Services Program Manager at Greater Texas | Aggieland Credit Union. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Randel Rix is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2024. Prior to that, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for nearly three decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Teresa Pena Moreno is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a family-operated rental property business and has involvement in a trucking business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Alejandro Banuet is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Edge and Bank of America, accumulating over a decade of experience in the financial services sector. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services focused on asset allocation, manager selection, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm integrates quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Glenn Wake is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has operated Wake Financial Group Inc. since 1983 and was affiliated with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a homeowners association, managing community meetings and vendor selections. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary tools and third-party solutions to construct customized portfolios across a range of asset classes.

Christopher Stearns is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Hurst, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Ameriprise and a total of four years in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at the University of Texas-Austin and at educational institutions in Fez and Texas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Packer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding the Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Packer serves on the board of directors for the Healing Shepherd Clinic and is involved in education through prior roles with Fort Worth Country Day School, including chairing its annual fund committee. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets services through a large network of financial advisors.

Austin Montgomery is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Merrill, Edward Jones, and several other firms. He also worked at Tarleton State University for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Philip Streib is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ft Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies and operates Streib Enterprises, Inc. for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients, operating as a wrap-fee solution rather than managing institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

David Sanders is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a travel-related business called 7 Continents 4 Seasons. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Its approach integrates proprietary investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to deliver personalized recommendations within a defined investment framework.

Whitney King is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Whitney worked in various service and retail roles including at Starbucks and Wingstop. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Parker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products, serving clients through a network of more than 3,700 advisors.

Alex Permenter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pantego, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Blanchflower is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Schwab, and Fidelity in various advisory and brokerage roles since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, combining brokerage, custody, and advisory services. Schwab's client model features mostly non-discretionary relationships supported by multi-asset model portfolios and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Samuel Perry is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. and Sanctuary Advisors, LLC. He is currently based in Fort Worth, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Alexander Stahl is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at PNC Bank and held various positions in the food service industry while attending the University of North Texas. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Shawn Bates is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. 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 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gerardo Simion is a financial advisor at Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, and joined Merrill and Bank of America in 2026. Outside of finance, he is involved as an owner and occasional operator of a retail boutique specializing in Quinceanera dresses and accessories. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Jennifer Baumann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.