Brett Ruddell is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has operated Ruddell Financial Service since 1996 and has been president of Fort Worth Financial L.L.C. since 2006. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Francisco Cabello Ortega is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, American Meat Companies, Genpact, and several academic institutions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Ashley Archer is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at various affiliated firms since 2014 and is a 100% owner of Olympus Financial Inc. She also serves as a board member of the Cowtown Clubhouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Kimberly Townes is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent 13 years with UBS Financial Services. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources.

Linda Harris is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2007 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions for clients.

Jacob Vandercook is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015. Located in Fort Worth, TX, he joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Russell Baker Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Capital One Investing, LLC, and Raymond James Financial. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Timothy Crow serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has dedicated his entire career to Merrill Lynch since 2000, focusing on helping families achieve long-term financial goals and aspirations. Tim works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique objectives, with expertise in areas such as education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Tim holds a Bachelor's degree from Chapman University's School of Business and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®). He also earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™, having completed associated coursework in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his professional work, Tim is active in his community as a youth basketball and baseball coach. He resides in Texas with his wife and two sons.

Chase Darden is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and service in the U.S. Air Force for sixteen years. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as ongoing collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools, providing recommendations primarily focused on investment strategies rather than specific product selections.

Ryan Williamson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2025. Prior to his current role, he spent several years working in education with Village Tech Schools and Burleson ISD. Outside of advisory services, Ryan manages a family LLC related to a rental property. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based planning on various financial topics without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

John Rizer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Hillstone Restaurant, and the Baltimore Orioles Organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brandon Lydick is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2010 and is involved with Daman Lydick Investments Ltd. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Adera Foundation, a nonprofit focused on strengthening family units in Ethiopia through education initiatives, and participates on the finance committee at White's Chapel United Methodist Church. 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, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jeffery Greathouse is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Texas Heritage National Bank, and five years of service in the United States Army Reserve. Outside of his advisory work, he owns GREEN GLACIER, LLC, a business that registers trademarks and sells t-shirts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. 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 data.

Ryan Groce is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various wealth management and investment roles for 14 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, including ESG criteria, and leverages derivatives and commodities capabilities uncommon among institutional advisory programs.

Cal Crabtree is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked at Sprint Energy Services, LLC, and US Ecology Inc. He has three years of experience specifically with Equitable. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Robert Kight is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously held roles at Cleros Wealth Partners, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He serves as Treasurer for Hillside Community Church. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Ethan Wehrman is an advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2026 and brings experience from previous positions at Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Bank, City Bank, and Prosperity Bank. Outside of finance, he has worked in the food service industry, including roles at Nothing Bundt Cakes and Double Daves Pizza. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, leveraging research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies and retirement plan consulting.

Lori Gust is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been associated with J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliated entities in various roles since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Bella Arte, a business where she photographs and sells still life photos directly to individuals. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Sidney Crose is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2003 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Jeffrey Rasco is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2025 and also operates several business ventures including a tax preparation and accounting firm, as well as serving on the board of directors for a local nonprofit that supports charitable causes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program options and custodial relationships.