Sindhu Marakkanam is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles in academic and educational settings, such as the University of Texas at Dallas, UTD Reasoning Lab, and Kumon Math and Reading Center. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Craig Molldrem is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial professional at Cetera since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at North Star Consultants, Inc., Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is an author and maintains involvement with North Star Consultants as an agent/broker. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Susan Mc Adams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Asad Motiwala is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he is involved in audio and visual services through Pixel One Av LLC and owns Visions Entertainment Inc., a wedding DJ and event coordination business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting primarily to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Victoria Canter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Coppell, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and First State Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Keenan Levy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he held roles in event operations and retail. 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 includes investment policy preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and fiduciary investment advice, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Natalie Baires is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2023. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Kyle Phelps is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Relationship Manager, and Investment Consultant. Kyle's experience spans client relationship management and investment consulting. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. Kyle partners with clients to create tailored financial plans designed to help them pursue their goals and achieve peace of mind. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in fitness and traveling.

Monica Ortiz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, where she spent several years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market estimates to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Kimberly Pruitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at NFP Retirement and NFP Advisor Services. Outside of advising, she owns KD Luxe Ventures, LLC, a business she manages through a hired manager. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers various financial planning and consulting services and utilizes multiple portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and managers.

Russell Green is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in wealth and portfolio management. He began his career in 1994 and returned to Merrill Lynch in 2007. Russell focuses on developing strategies and providing advice for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to help them meet both short- and long-term financial goals. His consultative approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique situation and family dynamics to create comprehensive reviews and tailored recommendations across investments, retirement planning, estate services, and philanthropy. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Russell manages personalized and defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches. He often manages these strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. Russell holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Texas Tech University and the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) designation, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Russell is active in his community, serving on the board of directors and mentoring for The WARM Place, a grief support center for children and young adults. He is also involved with the Aledo Community Lions Club. Russell lives in Aledo with his wife, Caroline, and their three children. His personal interests include basketball, fishing, and golfing.

Christopher Dykstra is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Heritage Capital Corp. and the Alliance Umpires Association. Outside of his financial career, he umpires high school and college baseball games. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Francisco Macias is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of experience in the industry and previously worked in hospitality and home improvement sectors. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Santiago Apodaca III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at TDRS LLC from 2016 to 2021 and has two decades of experience with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. He is also engaged in insurance sales as an agent. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment management technologies.

Garret Geist is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2020, following a role at Cetera from 2017 to 2020. Geist has also been involved with the American Airlines Federal Credit Union since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to various model portfolios and research resources.

Lindy Rangel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has prior work experience with LYFT and UBER beginning in 2017, as well as Wells Fargo Bank since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant selling Scentsy and works as a runner for a food and grocery delivery service. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joel Morgan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in 2023. Morgan is a 25% owner of Park Hill Financial Services, through which he operates as an independent contractor financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Andrea Gerbrand is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience in retail and e-commerce, including roles with Michael Kors and managing an Amazon fulfillment business. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with a family-owned trucking company and helps coordinate weddings through a cousin’s event planning business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a quantitative and ESG-informed process.

Benjiman Cubbage is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones in Pantego, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and several positions in the food service industry. He has also been involved with North Texas Soccer and Camp Chateaugay. 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 and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Roome is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Guidestone Advisors and related entities. Outside of his advisory work, he has a part-time role delivering food for DoorDash. 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.