Judith Sherman is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nexus Advisors for nine years and has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Cornerstone Wealth Strategies, a small business consulting and coaching firm. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars through a structured annual planning process that emphasizes collaboration and use of firm-approved analytics.

Scott Avery is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Abilene. He provides advisory services to high net worth families and their legal and tax advisors, focusing on investment and spending policies, traditional and alternative asset allocation, investment manager selection, liability management, and wealth transfer strategies. Scott also assists business owners with exit planning and the holistic management of their financial needs throughout various stages. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Scott maintains his FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Texas Tech University System and participates in continuing education through the Investments & Wealth Institute and The Wharton School of Business. Scott is married to his wife, Kristin, and they have three children. Family and an active lifestyle that includes fitness, sports, and spending quality time together are central to his life.

Holt Gandy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Judge Technical Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Chris Nietenhoefer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals. Chris's areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Texas and completed accredited certificate programs at Texas Christian University, Yale University, and the University of California System. Outside of his professional work, Chris volunteers in the Southlake Carroll Independent School District and enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, reading, playing guitar, and caring for migratory birds. He also holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Andrew Roberts is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Charles Schwab, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Walter Stucker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Stucker works as a patient care technician at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

James Donahue is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Goldman Sachs, Mercer Allied Company, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Donahue serves on the board of Worldwide Voice in the Wilderness, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm delivers tailored, research-based recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, combining quantitative modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients’ retirement goals.

Michael Bessire is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1975 and has also been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Based in Fort Worth, TX, Bessire has a long tenure in financial services. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Rosado is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2002. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by its Chief Investment Office and third-party managers.

Gregory Gish is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Hurst, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2010, Gish Ventures from 2006 to 2020, and Waddell & Reed from 2005 to 2010. 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 process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a focus on eligible strategies and ESG frameworks, supported by affiliates offering implementation and portfolio services.

Melinda Johnston is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. She also has involvement in a personal lending business outside of her advisory work. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a focus on non-discretionary advisory relationships supported by comprehensive research, multiple portfolio management styles, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Joseph Giangiulio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, FSC Securities Corporation, and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his CPA practice. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Ruben Villanueva is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Vandergriff Honda, Walgreens, and teaching positions at Chisholm Trail High School and Ed Wilkie Middle School in Fort Worth, TX. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Janel Fahey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, based in Duncanville, TX, and has 11 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Raymond James since 2008 and is also involved with AdvoCare since 2012. 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 municipalities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management options.

Bennett Hunter Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services for six years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. 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 through a large network of advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Soonkwan Kwon is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, he held brief positions at Uber and New York Life Insurance Company. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Collin Geninatti is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously held roles at American Airlines and First Command Advisory Services. He is based in Fort Worth, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Melissa Harris is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, where she has worked for eight years. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent six years at Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc. Harris serves as Board Chair of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth and is a director for the Burchell Youth Development Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Brian Coker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and trade execution.

Travis Crowell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Ameriprise Financial Services and Springs Wealth Group. Outside of finance, he is involved with Outdoor Lifestyle Strategies, LLC, a non-investment related venture. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.