David Ko is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2016 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s broad capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Maricelda Franco is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Plano, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes six years with Merrill and twelve years with Hilltop Securities Inc./Momentum Independent Network Inc. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Toby Peters is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, Independent Financial Partners, and Equitable Advisors. Outside his advisory work, he is also an agent involved in the sale and service of traditional insurance products through Rycon Financial Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of investment adviser representatives with diverse investment strategies.

Martha Solomon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services, Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and First Dallas Financial Group, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she has an additional business activity as a power of attorney. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Mark Schechter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Uber, Fidelity Management & Research, TIAA, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative manager due diligence to deliver customized written asset allocation advice, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Jeffrey Ockwood is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He is based in Frisco, TX. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jesse Sekatawa is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, he worked at TIAA and Wells Fargo Bank. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach. The firm manages a large client base through digital platforms and a team servicing model, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs in its portfolios.

Darian Jones is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, with prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Ben Baker is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to provide a clear view of their long-term financial goals. He focuses on building relationships of trust and collaborates with clients to develop plans tailored to their personal needs. Ben has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, Investment Solutions Representative, Investment Consultant, and Investment Solutions Representative III before assuming his current position in 2024. His experience spans various client-focused and investment-related roles within the company. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Nisha Bhandary is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of her financial services career, she was involved with Saivi Shree, LLC, operating under the name Embroid It, during 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program is non-discretionary, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Michelle Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Brennan Wealth Advisors and FSC Securities Corporation. In addition to her advisory work, she is an author. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

Della Prather is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously spent nine years at Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services for qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Heidi Jostes is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, Edward Jones, and other financial institutions. Outside of her advisory work, she provides occasional marketing consulting support for her husband’s business, The Jostes Group, LLC. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across a range of topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

Jason Palm is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and over 11 years of industry experience. He has worked primarily with Edward Jones, with a brief period of unemployment from 2024 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and overlay and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Test is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Emily’s Place, a nonprofit focused on ending domestic violence, and is a group fitness instructor at local community centers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, 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, managing assets for more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Mary Martha Pickens is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and also maintains a long-standing affiliation with Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, Pickens is involved in several nonprofit organizations, including serving as co-chair of the Cattle Baron's Ball for the American Cancer Society and holding board positions with the Crystal Charity Ball, The Retina Foundation, and Community Partners of Dallas. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rohan Garg is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he works with business owners, serial entrepreneurs, and corporate executives, particularly those undergoing significant financial transitions such as the sale of a business or a major liquidity event. He leads a select team serving the uniquely successful and business owners through the lifecycle of their business, focusing on providing clarity and actionable plans that align with clients' long-term legacy goals through his proprietary framework, Personal Wealth Analysis®. With a professional background in financial services since 2013 and tenure at Bank of America / Merrill since 2015, Rohan brings expertise in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and maintains multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond his client work and leadership role at Merrill Lynch's Galleria office, Rohan is involved in professional and community organizations such as the Financial Planning Association and American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin. He serves on the leadership boards of the Asian Leadership Network and as Co-Chair of Bank of America's Asian Business Council, contributing to inclusion and professional growth within the organization. His community involvement includes mentoring students within Frisco ISD and delivering financial education through Bank of America's Better Money Habits® program across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Rohan is fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and English and is personally interested in antiquing, baseball, basketball, music, reading, running, spending time with family, volleyball, and yoga.

Andrew Liss is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, serving in various capacities including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Fixed Income Specialist, and roles focused on retirement and investment solutions. His career spans over 11 years in the financial services industry. Andrew is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP4) and holds an Arkansas Insurance License. He partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans, emphasizing trust and integrity in his practice. Andrew is committed to helping clients work towards their financial goals while ensuring they feel confident and informed about their financial decisions.

Grace Ku is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plano, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., where she has worked since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Amy Legate is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently associated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and 360 Wealth Management. Her career includes multiple tenures at LPL Financial and experience with Cfo4 Life, L.P. Amy is also a licensed notary in the state of Texas. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms while supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.