Francisco Macias is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of experience in the industry and previously worked in hospitality and home improvement sectors. 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 individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Santiago Apodaca III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has a background that includes roles at TDRS LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc., with extensive experience in insurance sales and investment consulting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options and employs advanced operational tools while maintaining oversight of substantial discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Garret Geist is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Cetera and American Airlines Federal Credit Union. Geist is also associated with Flagship Financial Group, a DBA for his LPL business activities. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Lindy Rangel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has prior work experience with LYFT and UBER beginning in 2017, as well as Wells Fargo Bank since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant selling Scentsy and works as a runner for a food and grocery delivery service. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joel Morgan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in 2023. Morgan is a 25% owner of Park Hill Financial Services, through which he operates as an independent contractor financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Andrea Gerbrand is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience in retail and e-commerce, including roles with Michael Kors and managing an Amazon fulfillment business. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with a family-owned trucking company and helps coordinate weddings through a cousin’s event planning business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a quantitative and ESG-informed process.

Scott Hennigan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at John Wiley and Sons and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios, with a noted emphasis on systematic methodologies and oversight of sub-advisers.

Benjiman Cubbage is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones in Pantego, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and several positions in the food service industry. He has also been involved with North Texas Soccer and Camp Chateaugay. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jonathan R. Belter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles across various Fidelity entities since 2014, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s approach includes management of multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, as well as the use of systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Brian Roome is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Guidestone Advisors and related entities. Outside of his advisory work, he has a part-time role delivering food for DoorDash. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ethan Zornes is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Merrill in 2026 and has prior experience working in various roles outside the financial industry, including education and retail. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Randi Harrison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Cetera Advisors and SageView Advisory Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Bildeaux Accounting Services, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Knight is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2020. He applies his extensive experience to assist clients in aligning their investments with their life goals and preparing for retirement. Ryan's background includes 12 years of service in the U.S. Navy, which provides him with a disciplined and dedicated approach to his financial advisory work. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, enabling him to offer a range of financial planning services. Outside of his professional career, Ryan is a father of two and engages in various outdoor activities including hiking, running, scuba diving, and other family-oriented adventures. His military service and personal interests contribute to his commitment to supporting clients' financial futures.

Ian Davis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones and Fidelity Brokerage Services prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers occasionally with a graphic design organization called Jenny Leicester Design. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and fund structures.

Aaron Samuels is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Chair of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with advisory programs or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party solutions.

Shirley Conditt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to that, she has worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 1992. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Anderson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. Anderson previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, and Edward Jones. He also serves as Vice President and Program Manager for a Raymond James program at Southside Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes risk profiling, analytical modeling, and tailored advice to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Stuart Smith is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and was involved with Musicmaker Rockwall LLC d/b/a School Of Rock. Additionally, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator, hearing cases and rendering binding decisions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide portfolio management while providing a broad range of financial products through bank and insurance affiliates.

Ronnell Hoeltje is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals.

Ronald Gideon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Richland Hills, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its clients with a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.