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.

Thomas Mccarty Jr. is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2021, he worked at Vermont Information Processing and Primerica in various advisory roles and was employed by Plattsburgh State University and Volo Aviation LLC. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporations, and institutions. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and model portfolios, offering tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within an integrated financial group.

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.

Jared Harrington is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience currently advising clients at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and The Vanguard Group, Inc., and has experience as a self-employed advisor. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, nonprofits, and endowments, providing a range of advisory and planning services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, and separate account managers, with offerings that include retirement plan consulting, tax management, and specialized programs.

Aaron Harvey is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Investment Professionals Inc before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of 3 Up 3 Down LLC, a small business focused on buying and selling sports trading cards online. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations utilizing Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its services.

Joshua Coe is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2010. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, ERISA plan services, access to alternative investments, and lending and cash-management options.

Cheryl Mccarson is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Ft. Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith for 10 years before joining Sanctuary Wealth in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports its network of over 400 independent advisors with a variety of portfolio management options, including separately managed accounts and unified managed accounts, and employs multiple analytical approaches within a fiduciary framework.

Michelle Hahn is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She currently serves as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory and previously worked at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. for seven years. Hahn is a member of the finance committee at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not exercise discretionary trading authority with clients directly.

Jared Eichler is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., State Farm VP Management Corp, and Edward Jones. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory (SWA) program, offering services such as annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools, with final trading decisions left to clients.

Karel Story is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and totaling 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services LLC in 2022, he spent 20 years with World Choice Securities, Inc. He is also involved in financial coaching, providing client relationship management and support services to Representatives and RIAs. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes institutional and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients ranging from plan sponsors to sovereign wealth funds.