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.

Bradley Hackler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. He operates Hackler Wealth Management as a DBA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charities through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Lina Luu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and BBVA Securities. 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 modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David White is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a rental property in Panama City Beach, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Visker is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2023 and also has experience at Bank of America and prior roles in education with Baltimore City Public Schools and Johns Hopkins University. 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 a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aja Gross is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including PNC Investments, Merrill, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase. Gross is based in Fort Worth, TX. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Marc Vasquez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Pinnacle Bank, and First Financial Bank, along with positions in various other industries. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Randall Kirk is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citizens Bank, Navy Federal Credit Union, and the University of Texas at Dallas. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexandria Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2012. 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.

Robert Magee III is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2024 and is currently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. Magee's prior experience includes roles at Orlando Utilities Commission, the University of Central Florida, and Valencia College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Dennis Venn is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Ft Worth, TX, holding 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, Venn is active as a drummer and also works as a life settlement broker and insurance agent specializing in fixed life, health, accident, and disability insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios with various securities, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Rachel Boyda is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for five years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Nicholas Byars is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Apex Clearing Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Anna Malone is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera and Southside Bank. Her work includes a role as an associate at Southside Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools for non-discretionary planning and supports its clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

David Meade is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He is a board member of Concordia University Austin and the Mission Leader Institute, participating in policy oversight for both organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option.

Allen Dennis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1997 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Based in Fort Worth, TX, his career spans nearly three decades in wealth management. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Raymond Bold is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has operated Bold Financial Partners, LLC since 2012 as a non-investment-related support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities, utilizing tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Mark Connolly is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and its related entities since 2009. 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 options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ampelio Villa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelis Elite Systems. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Bouchard is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including D.A. Davidson, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.