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 Hurst, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Advisors, Primerica Financial Services, and Christ Church Irving since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of A1 Handgun Training, LLC, a business unrelated to investments. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

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 designations ChFC® and PFS™ and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2013 and has also served as CEO of R. Barry Johnson & Company PC, an accounting and CPA firm, since 1990. In addition to his advisory role, he manages client relations and service at his accounting firm. 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 investment consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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 experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Edward Jones, and Questar Capital Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Steven Dunn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

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.

Ricardo Lira is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and was previously employed at TMX Finance for five years. Lira is based in Fort Worth, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Jimmy Pannell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory role, he owns an event planning and venue business, Royal Arrival, and serves on the Corsicana City Council. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research assistance.

Paul Linville is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, with recommendations potentially incorporating ESG criteria.

Elsie Bohn is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before entering finance, she worked in education at several schools and was employed at Sumo Sushi from 2020 to 2022. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using various analytical tools and supports advisory programs through a large network of affiliated advisors.

Israel Anderson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through several positions including Financial Associate I and II, Workplace Planning Associate and Consultant at various levels, and Financial Consultant 1 prior to his current role. His professional experience is centered on helping clients build sustainable financial plans by simplifying complex financial concepts. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Israel enjoys activities such as baseball, spending time at the beach, family activities, hiking, and running.

Dominic Young is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with both Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill since 2014. He is based in Fort Worth, Texas. 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.

Jason Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the auction committee for Grace, a nonprofit focused on assisting low-income families in the community. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, offering managed account programs and discretionary portfolio management supported by a comprehensive platform integrated with Bank of America affiliates.

Katherine Rogers is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent with experience representing various insurance companies and owns a financial advisory trade name based in Fort Worth, TX. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple account platforms.

Debra Jones is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2004, including ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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.

Tanner Lemaster is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services, First Command Advisory Services, and LPL Financial. He is a partner and owner of Canopy Wealth Strategies, a financial planning business operating through Avantax. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered by over 10,000 advisors nationwide.