Michael Gaetano is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Nordic Security Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Celtic Family Finance LLC and serves as a notary for Stifel, notarizing client documents. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Bradley Jones is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a substitute worship leader at University Baptist Church. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services using both in-house and third-party managers, with capabilities spanning traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Elliot Alvarado is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Mile Marker Trucking, LLC, a business planning to lease tractor trailers to local companies. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team.

Mark Elledge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors and as President of the Lone Star Region of the Plymouth Owners Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Micah Beth is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. In this role, Micah collaborates with clients to understand their financial goals and develop tailored financial plans aligned with their unique circumstances and objectives. Micah's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Investment Solutions Representative 2 in 2024, Investment Solutions Representative 1 from 2023 to 2024, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. This progression reflects a broad range of experience within the company in client-facing and investment-related positions.

Paul Pittman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience, all spent at the firm since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a camera operator for the television ministry at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, 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 through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

Wayne Lambert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1984 and Primerica Financial Services since 1983. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 financial advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, using model-delivery strategies developed by third-party asset managers.

Sterling Hartley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also serving with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with implementation supported by affiliated investment management entities.

Ryan Odom is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and R&L Electric, Inc. for four years. He also has a minority ownership interest in Odom Private Wealth Management, PLLC. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning services supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.

John Aughinbaugh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. Aughinbaugh serves on several nonprofit boards, including FWSSS Scholarships, Inc., Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation, the Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center Foundation, where his roles involve scholarship funding, philanthropic support, and strategic guidance. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on nondiscretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations, supported by related investment-management affiliates.

Kurt Kerrigan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, Kerrigan is a CPA who prepares tax returns and is also a public notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies supported by research and advisor tools.

Patrick Bowler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Thrivent Advisor Network DBA 49 Financial, Ben E. Keith, and Texas Christian University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Paul Conley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His background includes service in the United States Navy for 20 years and roles at the Texas Department of Transportation and YMCA. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Samantha Stewart is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has over six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and experience outside the financial sector. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Taylor Steele is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving with Raymond James Financial in Irving, TX. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2005 and is also involved with Cadent Capital, LLC, where he acts as a wealth manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.

Wen Cheng is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. Cheng holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bradley Scott is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2015, following six years at Hilltop Securities Inc. and eight years at Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive advisor-facing tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Richard Petty is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, Texas, having previously spent 12 years at RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that combine broad retail and institutional offerings with specialized advisory capabilities.

William Schoen is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2004. Based in Fort Worth, TX, Schoen holds the Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Blake Mistler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Hudson Valley Credit Union, Macy’s, and Designer Shoe Warehouse. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities relative to many institutional programs.