Blake Bumgardner is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies aimed at achieving their specific goals, emphasizing an educational approach to help clients understand the options available to them through Fidelity. Blake has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before his current position. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Blake enjoys camping, cars, family activities, hiking, motorcycles, and outdoor adventures.

Abraham Zelenyak is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include working at Highland Wealth - Northwestern Mutual and several years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory approach integrates quantitative and qualitative research, including ESG considerations, and offers capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader regulatory registrations.

Gary Soben is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 50 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Merrill and Bank of America. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Timothy Schwarz is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and several energy sector companies. He worked for Sulphur River Gathering for three years before entering the financial services field. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Justin Burrow is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Arlington, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2024, he worked for TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2024 and has experience in the retail sector with Total Wine and More. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized operational and custody services.

Michael Kwedar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kovack Advisors, Inc. and Kovack Securities Inc. for 12 years and has operated his own advisory and insurance businesses since 1976. Outside of advisory work, he manages a ranch through Camp Kwedar LLC where he is involved in wildlife management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor-facing technology and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

William Campbell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Keystone Consulting, a non-investment-related consulting business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Ruby Hawkins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative screens and qualitative research, with recommendations limited to Eligible Strategies that may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Tyler Davis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022, working within both Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and proprietary tools to model outcomes, while clients retain responsibility for plan implementation and updates.

Carlos Delgadillo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Archfellow and in the food service industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets across a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Larry Brunell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, WFG Advisors, and Chase Investment Services Corp. He operates Thirteen Twenty-Two Advisors, an investment-related business affiliated with his LPL practice. 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 offers a diverse range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Joe Cordova is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Ingrid Anderson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill since 2021 and Fidelity Investments since 2020. She is a general partner and managing member of Meharg Creative LLC, a side business focused on renovation and art. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Casey Fung is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked in the hospitality industry and has been a DJ for bars, parties, and events since 2021. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Roderick Wilson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Grand Prairie, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000 and also worked at Texas Christian University from 2021 to 2023. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jasmine Benyshek is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Blue Wealth Management. Outside of finance, she works as a part-time group workout instructor at Pure Barre. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its advisory network with sophisticated analytical tools and specialized programs.

Brandon Rios is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he held positions at several credit unions and health-related organizations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor resources and technology.

Jim Brito is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, PEOPLES UNITED BANK, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Citibank. 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 uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Letitia Ruelas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Based in Fort Worth, TX, she has worked extensively within the firm over the past 17 years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Delia Mendoza Perez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. for seven years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary planning through a centralized consulting team.