Ryan Merkel is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated since 2014 and is currently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Merkel is managing member and general partner of Even Eye Enterprises, LLC, a company that creates and sells children's toys, and he is also involved in creating and selling art and written works. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients.

Brandon Ritchie is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Brandon works to help clients develop personalized wealth management plans aligned with their financial goals and changing market conditions. He provides access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Brandon holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the Oklahoma State University System. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys cooking, fishing, football, and golfing. His approach focuses on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to create tailored financial strategies.

Adam Driggers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Azle, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property managed by a third party. 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 solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Eric Charway is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Richland Hills, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022 and previously held roles at Robinhood and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Roby House Alumni Foundation Inc. and operated Crepes n Things LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program offers written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Cheryl Lamb is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked with PFSI Investment Inc. since 2018 and has been affiliated with James Jamb, Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2005. Outside of advisory roles, she is involved in the sale of home-related products and services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for portfolio implementation, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

William Brawley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed by IronPlanet for nine years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, delivering written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and both quantitative and qualitative research.

Alex Fehlinger is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Paul Stuart, as well as a period affiliated with Washington University in St. Louis. He is based in Fort Worth, TX. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Winston Trotter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing ten years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2014, with intervals outside the firm, and manages his own advisory business under Valentine Britt LLC. Outside of financial advising, Winston serves as a referee for high school and college basketball games. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides structured retirement planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, leveraging in-house research and external data.

Kevin Lockaby is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Pinnacle Bank and Pinnacle Bank Wealth Advisors since 2020, and has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Southwest Bank Wealth Group since 2012. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports advisory programs and institutional portfolio management across a large network of advisors.

Maxwell Landgraf is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, where he has worked for 23 years. His career includes 17 years at Axa Advisors, LLC. He holds various outside insurance and brokerage contracts. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management, utilizing a range of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Krystal Rodriguez Rosa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously gained experience at TD Ameritrade and Starbucks. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by advanced tools and methodologies.

Tiffany Muirhead is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services in various capacities since 2008. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Catherine McGrath is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and UBS Financial Services. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals—including high net worth clients—corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services, supported by internal research and strategic partnerships.

Jackson Norman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023 and previously held positions at Hatfield Advisors, Colonial Country Club, the University of Oklahoma, and Trinity University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research, analytics, and diversification principles in its investment approach.

George Mason is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at supporting their long-term goals. He leverages Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions provided by Bank of America to create flexible wealth management approaches tailored to clients’ evolving needs. George holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Texas and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is committed to community involvement, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of service by volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, George enjoys a variety of activities including biking, boating, fishing, football, horseback riding, music, racquetball, running, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Rupesh Nepal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and also has a concurrent tenure at Wells Fargo Bank, nA dating back to 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a Lyft driver in San Francisco. 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 sources.

Dominique Davis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Davis worked at DB Schenker, Globe Life-AIL, DHL, Wells Fargo, Full Sail University, and Bank of America. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Mccown is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked with SagePoint Financial, Inc. and OSAIC. He maintains his own CPA and tax preparation practices. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Chad Bolen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. 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 the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Nicholas Deatherage is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he worked at Rollo Insurance and has held various roles in education and sports organizations. He serves as an on-site tournament director for The Athletic Club. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and goals.