Sindhu Marakkanam is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles in academic and educational settings, such as the University of Texas at Dallas, UTD Reasoning Lab, and Kumon Math and Reading Center. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chad Crawford is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Edward Jones. He is based in Westlake, TX. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, employing systematic methodologies and oversight controls in its management approach.

Talyta Simbeck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC since 2019, following three years at Axa Advisors, LLC. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed at Chamberlains Steak & Chop House for ten years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio services. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process, and holds unique registrations and advisory roles among large institutional peers.

Craig Molldrem is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial professional at Cetera since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at North Star Consultants, Inc., Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is an author and maintains involvement with North Star Consultants as an agent/broker. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

William Jones is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was involved in various roles including positions at BEST Crowd Management and LeagueApps. He also serves as head guide in his family’s hunting outfitting business, Sweetwater Creek Ranch. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a range of clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and maintains oversight through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers, while also managing several registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Jesse Frankland is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has progressed through various roles within Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant in 2024, Fixed Income Representative in 2023, Investment Solutions Representative from 2022 to 2023, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2021 to 2022. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his work in financial consulting. Jesse is committed to understanding his clients as individuals and helping them achieve financial success and confidence in their future. Outside of his professional role, Jesse's personal interests include biking, gardening, and parenthood.

Susan Mc Adams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Asad Motiwala is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he is involved in audio and visual services through Pixel One Av LLC and owns Visions Entertainment Inc., a wedding DJ and event coordination business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting primarily to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Victoria Canter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Coppell, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and First State Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Keenan Levy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he held roles in event operations and retail. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes investment policy preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and fiduciary investment advice, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Miguel Aguilar is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Westlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Verizon Wireless. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, combining fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Natalie Baires is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2011 to 2023. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Hyeon Kang is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Kang has ownership interests in various business ventures, including part ownership of Tennessee Football Ventures LLC and a minority stake in Shelter Lounge Greenlake LLC, a restaurant in Seattle. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment approaches and operates a large national network of financial advisors.

Kyle Phelps is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Relationship Manager, and Investment Consultant. Kyle's experience spans client relationship management and investment consulting. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. Kyle partners with clients to create tailored financial plans designed to help them pursue their goals and achieve peace of mind. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in fitness and traveling.

Monica Ortiz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, where she spent several years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market estimates to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Patrick Warnock is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DoorDash and various companies in diverse sectors. He studied and worked at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) for several years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Andrew Warren is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, based in Westlake, TX. He joined Fidelity in 2025 and has prior experience at Bell Textron, Textron Inc, and Miami University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and plays a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Kimberly Pruitt is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at NFP Retirement, NFP Advisor Services, LLC, and Financial Telesis Inc. She is also the owner of KD Luxe Ventures, LLC, a business outside the investment industry. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Russell Green is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in wealth and portfolio management. He began his career in 1994 and returned to Merrill Lynch in 2007. Russell focuses on developing strategies and providing advice for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to help them meet both short- and long-term financial goals. His consultative approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique situation and family dynamics to create comprehensive reviews and tailored recommendations across investments, retirement planning, estate services, and philanthropy. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Russell manages personalized and defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches. He often manages these strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. Russell holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Texas Tech University and the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) designation, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Russell is active in his community, serving on the board of directors and mentoring for The WARM Place, a grief support center for children and young adults. He is also involved with the Aledo Community Lions Club. Russell lives in Aledo with his wife, Caroline, and their three children. His personal interests include basketball, fishing, and golfing.

Christopher Dykstra is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked with Heritage Capital Corp. and the Alliance Umpires Association. Outside of finance, he umpires high school and college baseball games. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.