Nathan Durfee is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Savannah, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Arvest Wealth Management and Empower Financial Services, Inc. Outside of financial services, he has experience in the retail and healthcare sectors, including positions at JL Beers and Avera Heart Hospital. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm combines proprietary and third-party methodologies in its planning services and operates within an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Stephen Harris is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2023, he worked for Fiba Basketball and East Stroudsburg University. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Giovanni Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments, he held roles at Oliva Partners Management, Woodforest National Bank, and several other firms across finance and technology sectors. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients globally, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Julio Bejarano is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Plano, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career with J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025 and has prior experience with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, American Fidelity, and several other companies. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services through a centralized due-diligence framework.

Jose Oseguera is a financial advisor with Merrill in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Bank of America, N.A. He is also involved with JJP Dream Homes LLC and Rowtex Remodeling, LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Theodore Parks is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2019 and previously worked at Woodruff Sawyer & Co and TARGET. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, managing discretionary portfolios across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and offers tax-aware risk management strategies.

Tyler Bohannan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2023, and previously at Bok Financial from 2017 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Ryan Hubka is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Highland Village, TX, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008, including the Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nicholas Heath is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at PE Solar, Skips Western Outfitters, and PWC, LLC. Outside of finance, Heath is the founder and CEO of Medusa Filtration Systems LLC, a wastewater filtration research startup. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients globally, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques in its portfolio management.

Paulinda Lee is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2016, with a two-year break serving as a homemaker. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative screening and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios, incorporating tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Philip Hammitt is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at City National Bank since 2016 and RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies to each client’s risk profile, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Chad Baker is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA before joining Fisher Investments in 2019. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach using both quantitative and qualitative methods and provides tax-aware strategies along with risk management techniques.

Craig Koller is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a photography business, Craig T. Koller Photography, where he takes and sells photos online and at open-air markets. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients globally, providing discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment decision process that integrates quantitative and qualitative research. The firm offers a range of services including sub-advisory and retirement plan management, with a notable client base outside the U.S. and extensive sub-advisory relationships.

Omar Tovar is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vanguard Advisers and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and USAA in various financial planning and investment management roles. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm’s scale and digital delivery model support a high client-to-advisor ratio, serving hundreds of thousands of client relationships.

Ethan Dawson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and operated a mobile detailing business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process that incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Sidharath Sakhuja is a financial advisor at Merrill in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Bank of America and has held various positions including at Dilko English and AMA, American Academy. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of family rental properties in Michigan and Illinois. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Timothy Melnychuk is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2022. Prior to his financial services role, he was employed in various positions including at Autospa 360 and Chipotle Grill. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach through its Investment Policy Committee and provides tax-aware portfolio management along with sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Charles Vreeland is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Ferris & Fletch Wine Company and previously with Grape Creek Winery. Fisher Investments manages portfolios for institutional and private clients worldwide, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research, and employs tax-aware and risk management strategies across diversified portfolios.

Jesse Alonzo is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., USAA Investment Services Company, and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. He also managed a separate business, MDK Fence & Patio LLC, for seven years. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations, with portfolios made up mainly of Vanguard funds and ETFs and a range of customization options.

Michael Kandler is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, based in Plano, TX. He has four years of industry experience including multiple tenures at Fisher Investments and prior roles at Dish Network and academic institutions such as the University of Colorado and the University of Florida. Fisher Investments serves a diverse client base of institutional and private investors worldwide, providing discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment approach that incorporates quantitative and qualitative analysis. The firm offers a range of services including sub-advisory, retirement plan management, and implements tax-aware strategies to manage risk and portfolio positioning.