Mark Wakeley is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an Investment Advisor at Cerity Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to this, he spent over 30 years with H.D. Vest Investment Services and H.D. Vest Advisory Services. He also operates Wakeley Financial Services, which offers tax preparation and brokerage services. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm uses a client-specific investment framework that combines quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection, while also providing access to alternative and private market solutions.

Pamela Pimentel is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Fidelity Brokerage Services. She previously worked in education at Relay Graduate School of Education. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Jerry Williams is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding over 56 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously spent 14 years with Legend Equities Corporation. Williams is also involved in insurance sales and service, focusing on fixed and life insurance products. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting supported by an in-house investment management team.

Crystal Huggins is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Instacart, Missionsquare Retirement, and Wells Fargo. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.'s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Brandon Potter is a financial advisor affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokering, focusing on property and casualty as well as non-registered insurance products through outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm implements tailored solutions across various program types and emphasizes a primarily non-discretionary asset management approach within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Timothy Taylor is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Fort Worth, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and LPL Enterprise. Money Concepts Capital Corp provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in client assets using model-driven and asset-allocation approaches, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs supported by third-party managers and technology platforms.

David Carpenter Jr. is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC based in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Brokers International Financial Services, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Signator Investors, Inc. He also operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent, marketing fixed annuity and life products as appropriate. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory firm serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through a network of over 300 independent representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, supported by both advisory and brokerage services.

Matthew Sherman is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial, LEVEL FOUR ADVISORY SERVICES, and Securities America Advisors. Sherman spends a significant portion of his time providing investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent registered investment advisor. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm implements a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often through third-party managers and model portfolios.

Jonathan Dodd is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. Since 2026, he has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and has been associated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to this, he spent 15 years with Avantax Advisory Services and one year at Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for his neighborhood homeowners association. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored investment recommendations while trades require client authorization.

Joshua Mccutcheon is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities in 2020, he worked at Sirrah Inc. from 2016 to 2020. He also works as an independent insurance agent providing life, disability, and long-term care insurance options to clients. GWN Securities offers investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through multiple managed account programs, financial planning, and third-party manager selection. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management and model-based allocations grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory with tactical strategies such as market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Frederick Labatt is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Luther King Capital Management Corporation since 2012 and previously worked at South Texas Money Management, Ltd. and Glass Wealth Management Co., LLC. Luther King Capital Management Corporation advises a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and government entities. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up analysis across various equity and fixed income strategies and manages multiple mutual funds, separate accounts, and private investment vehicles.

Laurence Bransgrove is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has worked with these firms since 2013 and has experience negotiating contracts and managing business strategies through Bransgrove Brothers LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary wrap programs, third-party advisory solutions, and insurance products through its connection with Guardian Life.

Briana James is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. She has prior experience with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as in the insurance sector with Jim Bridges State Farm and Betsy Cole Farmers Insurance. Outside of her advisory role, she designs and produces handmade art, managing sales and content creation through Etsy. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection using proprietary research tools, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Matthew Paladini is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and has held senior roles at Paladini Financial Advisors, Wealth Advisors Trust Company, and Paladini Financial Management. He is also an owner and board member of Wealth Advisors Trust Company. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets through customized wealth management services and an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles and both direct and third-party strategies.

John Talleur is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, having worked within various Charles Schwab entities since 2015. His experience spans roles at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc., and Charles Schwab Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations with client authorization required for trades.

Carolyn Smith is a Series 66 registered advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. She has five years of industry experience, including roles at First Command Brokerage Services and a tutoring center prior to entering financial services. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Bradley Reese is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and has held roles at Charles Schwab and Co., TD Ameritrade Inc., and Merrill. Reese is based in Westlake, Texas. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Reade Achilli is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Westlake, TX. He has held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2026 and previously worked at Bank of America and UBS Financial Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and point-in-time wealth management consultations, with guidance based on proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools.

Lakyia White is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., including Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory and Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. Prior to joining Schwab, she held positions at Asset Campus Housing, ReMax Cortiers, Servitas Management Company, Fluent, Zipcar, and Texas A&M University. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s services focus on asset allocation and investment selection guided by Schwab’s internal research and standard models, with trades executed only with client authorization.

Allen Kozel is a CFP® professional at Cerity Partners LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cerity Partners since 2021 and previously held roles at Envoy Advisory Inc., Odyssey Wealth Management, and First Allied Advisory Services, INC. He holds the Series 66 designation. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and business entities, providing customized wealth management services such as investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines quantitative screening and manager selection with direct security selection and offers access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.