Kyle Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He has held positions at Midwestern State University and Tarrant County College prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, utilizing a delivery model that incorporates LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs.

Benjamin Pyron is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Stine Enterprises LLC and Hawaiian Bros Island Grill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Rebecca Prichard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and AR Services, as well as work with Fundraise with Unique. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, incorporating algorithmic methods and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

James Hill is a Planning Consultant with experience in retirement planning, having worked at Fidelity Investments in various capacities from 2021 to 2026. His roles included Retirement Planner Associate, Retirement Planner, and Director, Retirement Planner. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, enabling him to provide insurance-related financial guidance. James works with families to understand their financial needs and goals to co-create financial plans aimed at achieving financial security. Outside of his professional work, James has interests in board games and football.

Karen Vergara is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Charles Schwab in Pasadena, California. In her role, she leads a team of financial professionals focused on providing a differentiated client experience. She aims to contribute to a high-performance work culture by empowering associates to maximize their talents and assist clients in planning for long-term financial well-being. Karen has extensive experience in branch management within the financial services industry. Her previous roles include Vice President Branch Manager positions at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2019 and at Scottrade from 2014 to 2018. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Karen is engaged in various personal interests including spending time at the beach, participating in family activities, social events with friends, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Todd Skogen is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Farmers Financial Solutions, and SWL Advisory. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Jeremy Kresge is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2005 and currently works with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a mineral property generating royalties from oil and gas leases. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Taeshima White is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, White worked at Robinhood Financial and Charles Schwab. Outside of advising, White is the sole proprietor of SheroShift, a coaching business based in Phoenix, Arizona. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio services, and holds distinctive registrations such as with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator.

William Davis is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Aledo, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for CPX in Dallas. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals, employing both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Christopher Elizalde is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Charles Schwab and spent 15 years at QuikTrip. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Ryan Fleck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at BM2F Automotive for four years and was self-employed for eleven years. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Dawson Hadnot is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Symmetry Financial Group and United Parcel Service. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an eBay store focused on creating and selling hats and other items. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various asset classes.

Lionel Claxton Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2012. Outside of his financial career, he is involved in the music industry as a musician, promoter, and manager for The Dirty Shirley's Band in Fort Worth, Texas. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund‑of‑funds.

Tarannum Shams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Brad Davis is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on developing long-term relationships with clients and their families to understand their unique situations and priorities. He works to help clients create long-term wealth plans that align with their goals. Brad has been with Fidelity Investments since 1996, holding various positions including Wealth Management Advisor, Wealth Planner, Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, Private Client Service Specialist, Premium Services Representative, Service Trading Representative, and Retirement Distribution Representative. His extensive experience spans multiple facets of financial services and wealth management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brad enjoys baseball, boating, spending time at the lake, and traveling.

Bryce Danley is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including six years in his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Danley is involved in several business ventures, including ownership in Beez3, LLC, a home media systems franchise, and serves on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations such as Academy 4, Armlynk International, and Uncharted Ministries. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Darren Lewis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following six years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Lewis is an officer at Tride Investments, Inc., a real estate investment business based in Fort Worth, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support tailored planning.

Andrew Ash is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in Fort Worth, TX. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Ryan Fann is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he hosts a football podcast in his spare time. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.