Amalea Zegarzewski is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Fidelity Investments, and AXA Equitable. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm focuses on annual financial reviews and investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Christopher Cerulla is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Voya affiliates since 2014 and previously at Directed Services, LLC from 2009 to 2018. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable and corporate clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm delivers advice through Investment Adviser Representatives using model portfolios, affiliated strategies, and third-party managers, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jacob Smith is a Series 65 credentialed advisor at Luther King Capital Management Corporation with 20 years of experience at the firm. Based in Fort Worth, TX, he has worked exclusively at Luther King Capital Management since 2006. Luther King Capital Management Corporation advises a variety of institutional and individual clients, including trusts, foundations, pension plans, government entities, and mutual funds. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up analysis across diverse equity and fixed income strategies and manages approximately $31.5 billion in assets.

Brian Miller is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Roanoke, TX, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at firms including Fisher Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., and TD Ameritrade. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory to construct globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private fund platforms.

Cory Bruntz is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a wealth advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Rosenthal Advisory Services, among other firms. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach, leveraging proprietary due diligence and third-party platforms to deliver discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Wendy Kelly is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cerity Partners LLC, where she has worked since 2024, following a nine-year tenure at Paladini Financial Advisors, LLC. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable institutions, and other institutional investors. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolio management.

Mary Nelson is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of 6 Stones Mission Network, a nonprofit charitable organization. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models.

Don Nguyen is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Globe Life, among others. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through various program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

David Hunkins is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his financial services career, he served with the Las Vegas Metro Police for 24 years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a longstanding focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects and monitors model portfolios and third-party managers.

Brent Hines Jr. is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022 and previously held a position at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2019 to 2022. Outside of finance, Brent is a voice actor who records and edits audio for various client projects including commercials and audiobooks. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations through standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly, distinguishing its approach from many enterprise wealth managers.

Ernie Holloway is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2022. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and Scottrade, Inc. He is also vice president of the North Tarrant Parkway Homeowners Association. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews and investment recommendations using standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools.

Joseph Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent six years at Whole Foods Market. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm utilizes Schwab's asset allocation models and research tools, with advisors recommending investments while clients make final trading decisions.

Jason Surya is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with First Command Advisory Services and related entities since 2015. Outside his advisory role, Surya is president of Surya Financial Services, Inc., a corporation through which he operates his First Command business. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

William Dedmon is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Truist Investment Services, as well as time spent at the University of Mississippi. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Susan Bolland is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, all with First Command Financial Planning Inc. since 2013. 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 provides financial planning and a range of wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Daniel Gunderson is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Brookstone since 2020. Prior to that, he was associated with JD Mellberg and Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc. Gunderson is also involved in insurance sales through his role at J.D. Mellberg Financial. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models and options-enhanced strategies, and serves as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

Jonathan Smilie is a Personal Investment Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop strategies tailored to their unique ambitions and financial goals. His approach focuses on aligning clients with the appropriate people, plans, and processes to address priorities such as funding education, retirement planning, and managing potential health care costs. Jonathan holds a High School Diploma from Liberty University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes clarity and transparency in his work, aiming to simplify the complexities of wealth planning and help clients make informed decisions throughout their financial journey.

Philip Garcia is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at BB&T Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he raises cattle on his farm in Weatherford, Texas. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled equity research tools.

Adam Deem is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2020. He previously worked at Comprehensive Asset Management and Servicing, Inc. and Teak Tree Capital Management, LLC, both from 2009 to 2020. In addition to his advisory role, Deem serves as treasurer for the River Park HOA in Fort Worth, TX. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager investment approach that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs proprietary research and offers access to various investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and customized indexing solutions.

Rimannuel Appling is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience with prior roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Loan Depot, and TIAA-CREF. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across a range of securities. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly, distinguishing its model from many enterprise wealth managers.