Walter Stucker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Stucker works as a patient care technician at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

James Donahue is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Goldman Sachs, Mercer Allied Company, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Donahue serves on the board of Worldwide Voice in the Wilderness, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm delivers tailored, research-based recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, combining quantitative modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients’ retirement goals.

Michael Bessire is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1975 and has also been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Based in Fort Worth, TX, Bessire has a long tenure in financial services. 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 investment strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Gish is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has a background with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA dating back to 2010. From 2006 to 2020, he was involved with Gish Ventures. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Melinda Johnston is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. She also has involvement in a personal lending business outside of her advisory work. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a focus on non-discretionary advisory relationships supported by comprehensive research, multiple portfolio management styles, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Ruben Villanueva is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Arlington, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2024. Prior to his current role, his work experience includes positions at Vandergriff Honda, Walgreens, and in education at Chisholm Trail High School and Ed Wilkie Middle School. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bennett Hunter Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. 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 through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Collin Geninatti is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously held roles at American Airlines and First Command Advisory Services. He is based in Fort Worth, TX. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Melissa Harris is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, where she has worked for eight years. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent six years at Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc. Harris serves as Board Chair of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth and is a director for the Burchell Youth Development Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Brian Coker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and trade execution.

David Van Buskirk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alta Bingham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 9 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2016, having worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2002. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options tailored to plan objectives.

Michael Vatter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, Veritex Community Bank, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in importing classic cars from Europe, primarily Germany. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Brenda Jurado is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she assists clients in creating comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual goals and aspirations. She focuses on understanding clients' priorities to develop personalized strategies that aim to build a stronger financial future. Brenda has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Regional Sales Consultant, Senior Representative in Money & Asset Movement, and Financial Associate for Tax Exempt accounts. This diverse experience has equipped her with extensive knowledge across financial planning and investment services. Outside of her professional role, Brenda enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in fitness activities, exploring culinary interests, participating in social events with friends, hiking, and reading.

Kara Lebanik is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network.

Kendra West is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and has prior experience at AFlac, Fort Worth Lighting, and Tarrant County Junior College. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

James Doss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Signator Financial Services, KMS Financial Services, and Arbor Point Advisors. He is also involved with Doss Asset Advisors LLC, an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Jaime Kretschmer is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2014, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. She is based in Fort Worth, TX. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Ladarrion Hills is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked with Primerica since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that leverages model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, with custodial and trade execution support provided by Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Alexis Murillo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Fort Worth, TX. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Ouachita Baptist University and in other roles outside the financial sector. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, leveraging third-party managers and its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.