Cristian Marceleno is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Altruist Financial, LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, utilizing proprietary models and primarily investing in Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Matthew King is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a partner of Loftus & King Wealth Management, where he oversees business development efforts, manages client communication, and analyzes wealth management strategies. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2011, Matthew was an investment advisor at Fidelity Investments, serving non-profit and for-profit organizations as well as business owners. His professional approach emphasizes helping clients preserve and grow capital, providing clear explanations of investment opportunities, market conditions, and portfolio returns. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Matthew earned a double major in Investment Finance and Real Estate Finance from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. He resides in the DFW area with his wife and two children, enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, and is an active member of his church.

Steve Herrmann is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm operates with a broad platform that includes institutional trading, wealth management, and capital markets services.

Swaroop Agrawal is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to his current position. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s approach combines goal-based, algorithm-driven strategies with portfolios built mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scalability and digital delivery.

Rosie Dabbaghi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017 and was previously employed at Woodforest National Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member of H17H LLC, an e-commerce business selling home and kitchen products on Amazon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process that uses both quantitative and qualitative research.

Lorena Boyd is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools to support client financial plans.

Timothy Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America since 2009 and has worked with Merrill Lynch Secured Based Lending since 1999. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Smith Rivera is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Vanguard Advisers, where she has worked for one year. Her prior roles include positions at Earnest One LLC and Vanguard Marketing Corporation, as well as experience at Dartmouth College. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary methodologies to create personalized portfolios mostly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Hongmei Yu is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Vanguard Advisers in Plano, TX. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and BB&T. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates personalized asset allocations primarily through Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Landon Lingle is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on building, protecting, and growing wealth by providing personalized financial strategies tailored to his clients' short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He serves as a resource for a range of financial matters, including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected events. In addition, he coordinates access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions within Bank of America. Landon's expertise covers family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, retirement income, and managing new wealth. He emphasizes comprehensive wealth planning, investment management, and risk mitigation. Drawing on experience in investments, tax-efficient strategies, and portfolio optimization, he works closely with clients to simplify complex financial decisions and provide guidance based on research and proven strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Louisiana State University System and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Landon is involved with professional and community organizations, including Pi Kappa Alpha, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Habitat for Humanity, and United Way. Outside of his professional work, he engages in activities such as billiards, boating, chess, fishing, golfing, hunting, pickleball, scuba diving, spending time with family, and traveling.

Kelsey Taylor is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018. Prior to her current role, her background includes positions outside of financial services. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary portfolio management, serving a broad client base from non-high-net-worth individuals to institutional clients.

Arik Garner is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jerry Shults Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2019, and previously at New York Life Insurance Co. and NYLIFE Securities LLC from 2016 to 2019. 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 within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Fernando Feliciano is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and has held various roles outside finance, including in the restaurant industry. 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, institutions, and various client types.

Dean Simmons is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Rockgate Financial Partners. 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 relies on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Richard Chaves is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent since 2023, following prior roles at Fisher Investments and Ameriprise Financial Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial analyses and planning on a range of topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and investment management separate.

Christopher Garcia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plano, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Garcia is involved in several business ventures including a personal car service, a tax preparation firm, and a technology company. He is also a co-founder of a nonprofit organization supporting disabled adults to live independently and serves on the board of the Catholic Music Initiative. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily to clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-smart withdrawal strategies and asset management, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Daniel Arostegui is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, Principal Advised Services, and TIAA. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering tax-aware features and customization options.

Jana Martinez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Merrill. Jana is also the managing member of Verity Innovations LLC, a marketing business focused on content creation for small businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

Rachel Summerlin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McKinney, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise in 2023, she worked for 13 years with the Frisco Independent School District. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.