Jared Escamilla is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Fidelity Investments, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Save A Shield Inc and BowKay Designs. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Maximus Panday is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he works with clients to co-create and implement tailored, comprehensive plans aimed at progressing toward their financial goals. Maximus has held various positions within Fidelity Investments since 2013, including Investment Management Consultant II and Workplace Planning Consultant III. He holds insurance licenses for Arkansas and California.

Bernard Havey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years and at CVSHealth for eleven years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach involves a centralized team and proprietary tools to deliver customized recommendations within a defined investment framework.

Alexandria Hughes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, including time when the firm operated as Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is a property owner. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm works extensively with program sponsors and managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Diana Sisk is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2013. She holds a Series 63 license and is a partner in BRD I Partnership, Ltd. located in Waco, Texas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC delivers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of portfolios including multi-manager structures and registered investment companies.

Cody Hambrick is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Meagan Laux is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 6 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and has concurrently worked as an independent consultant for Mary Kay, focusing on cosmetic sales. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and integrated portfolio management solutions.

Kianna Farrar is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Uber Eats and multiple positions at the University of North Texas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm is notable for its advisory roles to registered investment companies and use of advanced technology in portfolio management.

Aadya Ahuja currently serves as an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Aadya collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving both short- and long-term goals. Aadya is dedicated to assisting clients throughout their financial journeys and fostering strong relationships through tailored solutions. Aadya has progressed through various positions at Fidelity Investments, beginning as a Customer Relationship Advocate in 2023, then advancing through roles as Investment Solutions Representative I and II before reaching the current position. This experience reflects a continuous commitment to supporting clients' investment needs. Outside of professional responsibilities, Aadya has interests in board games, cooking and baking, fitness, playing musical instruments, caring for pets, and traveling.

Sushen Sehgal is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Command Insurance Services and related entities from 2019 to 2021. He also engages in property investment as the sole proprietor of Prithvi Capital Holdings, focusing on researching long-term investment opportunities. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, combining proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios that integrate mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Stephen Wheeler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Wheeler is involved in connecting buyers and sellers of collectible antique cars and serves on the endowment committee of First Baptist Colleyville’s Crosscreek Network. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven process integrates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Hopkins Knight is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. He began his financial career in 2019 working as a personal banker at BBVA before joining Merrill Lynch as an advisor in 2022. Originally from Colorado, he relocated to North Fort Worth in 2021 with his wife. Robert specializes in providing tailored financial planning and wealth management strategies to established business owners, entrepreneurs, and first-generation immigrant families. His areas of expertise include family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income planning. He focuses on helping clients achieve their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals through relationship-focused service, leveraging access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Robert holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado system and professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Japanese. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, photography, dancing, pickleball, watching movies, writing, and spending time with his family. He is also active in his local communities through volunteering and participation in international cultural events.

Matthew Friday is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2010. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm’s investment process combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Monty is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He serves on the Board of Directors for First Tee – Fort Worth, a nonprofit organization, and participates in its Development and Finance Committees. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Whitney Welch is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Fort Worth, TX, holding the Series 66 designation and having 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2018, Welch worked at Temple Days for one year. She serves as a board member for the Benbrook Elementary School PTA. Whitney is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which offers financial planning and investment management services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio strategies and emphasizes ongoing manager selection and internal research, including the use of artificial intelligence.

Alexander Ranieri Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC prior to joining Fidelity. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas Oley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Grapevine, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Comerica Securities, Inc. for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2019. His spouse owns and operates a health coaching business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is investment policy statement-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering a range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Charles Shelton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investment Solutions and Fidelity Investments, as well as experience in the automotive sector with Sewell Fleet Management and Automotive Resources International. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its involvement with registered investment companies, use of AI in research, and management of model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

John Etheridge is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2012. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, often delegating management to sub-advisers and maintaining oversight controls.

Nathan Carpenter is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 54 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill, spanning over five decades. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies created by internal and third-party managers.