Michael Allen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Tessmer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously served 11 years in the US Navy before joining Primerica Financial Services in 2021. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, offering investment models implemented by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Amber Golder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and related entities since 2016, with additional experience at Silicon Valley Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Brian Markwardt is a CFP® certificant with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Tru-Test, Inc. for eleven years and was briefly involved with the Parker County Center of Hope. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Peterson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Outside of finance, he has experience running a business called Peterson Golf LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. Their approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Joan Goodman is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2001, including seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and one year at Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nathanael Eden is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has a long tenure with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. beginning in 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Qurat Ul Ain Bana is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her work background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo Bank, nA. Outside of her advisory work, she has worked as a sandwich artist at Subway. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Richard Cather is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in investment management for executives, professionals, and business owners, providing personalized consultation to clients who may lack the time or resources to manage their own investments. Richard’s approach begins with establishing clear financial objectives, such as planning for a secure retirement, followed by developing strategies that consider risk and time frame. He recommends investments for client approval and oversees ongoing portfolio review and adjustments as needed. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Christian University. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Richard is engaged in community service, reflecting the Merrill tradition of volunteering and participating in local organizations.

Arash Ahmadi Tehrani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following four years at Chase Investment Services Corp. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

William Ryan is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, holding the position of FSA. He serves clients as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), focusing on developing strategies to help individuals and families pursue their financial goals. William's approach centers on understanding what matters most to his clients to tailor financial plans accordingly. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the Texas AandM University System. William's work at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management involves applying his expertise to provide personalized investment advice and wealth management solutions.

James Crouch is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hurst, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Advisors, Primerica Financial Services, and Christ Church Irving since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of A1 Handgun Training, LLC, a business unrelated to investments. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Mark Ramirez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that are responsive to changing market conditions and aligned with their financial goals. Mark holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes building strong client relationships to provide tailored financial advice that supports long-term success. Outside of his professional work, Mark enjoys a variety of activities including baseball, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, pickleball, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Rebecca Martin is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Intuit TurboTax Live. Martin is the president of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Texas Society of Enrolled Agents, where she oversees chapter operations and advocacy initiatives. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding the designations ChFC® and PFS™ and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2013 and has also served as CEO of R. Barry Johnson & Company PC, an accounting and CPA firm, since 1990. In addition to his advisory role, he manages client relations and service at his accounting firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Sydney Skrobot is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously spent ten years in full-time education. Before joining Schwab, she also worked at Culver Academies for two years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, centralized operations, and a formal process for alternative investment offerings.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Burleson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Edward Jones, and Questar Capital Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Ryan Sanders is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Colleyville, TX, where he has worked since 2014. He has 12 years of industry experience. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Dunn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. 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 written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

John Storer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has held positions at multiple firms including Northwestern Mutual and Bank of America. He has also worked in educational environments at Texas Christian University and secondary schools. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.