Bryan Rigg is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Founders Financial Securities, Cantella & Co., and Credit Suisse Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved with a publishing house focused on lectures and writing, and serves on the board for the Fort Worth Christian Financial school endowment. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with various investment platforms, model portfolios, and operational tools.

Jay Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington, TX, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 14 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Carl Ritchlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Duncanville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and was a registered financial officer at Neighborhood Credit Union from 2005 to 2022. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a network of investment adviser representatives using a range of investment strategies.

Binod Rijal is a financial advisor with Merrill in Irving, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes freelance articles on topics such as philosophy, politics, and personal experience to newspapers and journals. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Audra King is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2021 and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on multiple boards, including educational and hospital foundations, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, and a community counseling center, in addition to participating in local government planning and zoning activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs, including wrap and money-manager options, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based financial planning.

Steven Hanes is a financial advisor with Cetera in Ft Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial before joining Cetera in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a grocery store business and operates Hanes Wealth Management as a DBA for his Cetera practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Dunn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked with both AISD and Mansfield ISD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kristin Campbell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at various firms including PNC Managed Account Solutions, St Johns Wealth Management, and BBVA Compass Investment Solutions. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

John Orear Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Osaic Wealth and has experience in other business ventures, including a family limited partnership where he assists with investment direction and tax preparation. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, recent consolidation activity, and a complex affiliate network.

Hanlu Ye is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to that, she held roles at Bbva Compass Insurance Agency, Bbva Wealth Solutions, Bbva Securities, and COMPASS Bank from 2014 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tim Ryon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2000. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves registered investment companies and offers model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Russell Jeanis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments and its affiliates since 2011, as well as at Peak American Investment Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a consultant to a pediatric dental practice and a partner in a real estate investing firm. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe.

Robert Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hurst, Texas, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory practice, he owns a collection company for collector cars and leases land for cattle grazing in Texas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored, ongoing retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kate Buttarazzi is an advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined Baird in 2025 and has prior experience across various roles including positions at Miracle Mama, KCD, and HerStory. Outside of financial services, she has been involved in several other business activities, such as work with Miracle Mama and BrainCharge. Kate is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by internal research and technology, including artificial intelligence, and had approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Derick Ritenour is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Thrivent Financial and affiliated entities, as well as prior experience in the banking and mortgage sectors. Outside of financial advising, he is the founder of an outdoor outfitter and apparel LLC, although the business is not currently operational. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics. The firm combines these planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option while keeping the two service types separate.

Jack Webb is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Webb broadcasts various sporting events for Haltom High School Sports. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sean Leonard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Hurst, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Rent-A-Center from 2015 to 2019. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing a network of investment adviser representatives who implement various portfolio strategies and access institutional platforms.

Isabel Gonzalez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2007 to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources in its investment approach.

Ryan Finglass is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous experience at Bank of America and Texas A&M University. Outside of finance, he is involved with Cheerleader Lady, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by firm research and diverse portfolio management strategies.

Toby Pickett is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity since 2001. Outside of advising, he works as a package sorter at an Amazon facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.