Nicholas Tessmer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously served 11 years in the US Navy before joining Primerica Financial Services in 2021. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, offering investment models implemented by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Ethan Harter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Alondra Fuentes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Grand Prairie, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America for ten years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Lambert is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 63 and 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and Vine Alternative Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is an associate at Cadent Capital, where he assists in investment analysis and financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory program implementation and institutional portfolio management.

Joshua Peterson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Goldman Sachs and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Outside of his financial career, Peterson has been involved with Peterson Golf LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Joan Goodman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity in various capacities since 2001. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery that combines proprietary research with quantitative and algorithmic methods.

Qurat Ul Ain Bana is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her work background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo Bank, nA. Outside of her advisory work, she has worked as a sandwich artist at Subway. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Richard Cather is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in investment management for executives, professionals, and business owners, providing personalized consultation to clients who may lack the time or resources to manage their own investments. Richard’s approach begins with establishing clear financial objectives, such as planning for a secure retirement, followed by developing strategies that consider risk and time frame. He recommends investments for client approval and oversees ongoing portfolio review and adjustments as needed. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Christian University. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Richard is engaged in community service, reflecting the Merrill tradition of volunteering and participating in local organizations.

Arash Ahmadi Tehrani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Casey Kupper is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Irving, TX. He has been with Raymond James since 2015 and has also held a position at Southern Methodist University since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Kupper is a co-branch manager and wealth manager at Cadent Capital, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains programs that address municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

William Ryan is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, holding the position of FSA. He serves clients as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), focusing on developing strategies to help individuals and families pursue their financial goals. William's approach centers on understanding what matters most to his clients to tailor financial plans accordingly. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the Texas AandM University System. William's work at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management involves applying his expertise to provide personalized investment advice and wealth management solutions.

James Crouch is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Irving, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2019 and was previously affiliated with Texas LawShield. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of A1 Handgun Training, LLC, a business focused on firearm training. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, providing a wrap-fee investment solution rather than institutional plan management.

Mark Ramirez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that are responsive to changing market conditions and aligned with their financial goals. Mark holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes building strong client relationships to provide tailored financial advice that supports long-term success. Outside of his professional work, Mark enjoys a variety of activities including baseball, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, pickleball, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Rebecca Martin is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Intuit TurboTax Live. Martin is the president of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Texas Society of Enrolled Agents, where she oversees chapter operations and advocacy initiatives. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding the ChFC®, PFS™, and Series 63 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013 and also serves as CEO of R. Barry Johnson & Company PC, an accounting firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports comprehensive advisory programs including municipal and public finance work.

Sydney Skrobot is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously spent ten years in full-time education. Before joining Schwab, she also worked at Culver Academies for two years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, centralized operations, and a formal process for alternative investment offerings.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Burleson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Capital Corporation, Questar Asset Management, and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management strategies.

Steven Dunn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Based in Fort Worth, TX, he has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Storer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has held positions at multiple firms including Northwestern Mutual and Bank of America. He has also worked in educational environments at Texas Christian University and secondary schools. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

James Stevenson is the Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals and branch leaders. In this role, he oversees the implementation of resources and strategies provided by Fidelity to deliver a comprehensive experience for clients. He has held several leadership positions at Fidelity Investments, including Vice President Market Leader since 2017. Prior to this, he served as Vice President Senior Branch Leader from 2011 to 2017, Vice President Branch Leader from 2005 to 2011, Assistant Branch Leader in 2005, and Proactive Sales Leader from 2001 to 2005. Outside of his professional responsibilities, James has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, food, football, movies, and scuba diving.