Scott Strange is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lewisville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, formerly LINSCO/Private Ledger Corp., since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several family-related business interests including partnerships in biotech research firms, commercial real estate, and a CPA firm. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by research and operational tools.

Brent Thompson is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Vanguard Advisers. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Capital Wealth, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through CWA Insurance Services, LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides 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, utilizing proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations predominantly comprised of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Sebastian Silen is Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on client relationships through communication and transparency, working closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop plans that align with their goals. Prior to this, he served as President and CEO of Vibrant Wealth Strategies, LLC from 2016 to 2019. His professional experience also includes roles as a Registered Investment Adviser with New York Life, NYLife Securities LLC, and Eagle Strategies LLC between 2015 and 2019, as well as Managing Partner at Modern Woodmen of America from 2010 to 2015. Sebastian holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Sebastian's personal interests include beach activities, family activities, golf, outdoor adventures, skiing, and traveling.

Zulema Larumbe is a financial advisor with Merrill in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. She has been associated with Merrill since 2000. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Di Pasquale is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2016 in various roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers personalized, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Mark Hagan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Hagan serves as president and chairman of the board for Emily's Place, a faith-based housing ministry for battered women, and is a board member of the East Texas Communities Foundation, where he participates in strategic planning and marketing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm offers a broad range of capabilities, including institutional trading and wealth management services.

Justin Williams is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Frisco, TX. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Merrill, Bank of America, and Scottrade. He is also associated with The American College and has a current position at DoorDash. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio management strategies.

Gerard Roncinske is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Roncinske-Hughes Group, which has over 75 years of combined experience serving clients from diverse financial backgrounds. The group focuses on building lasting relationships with clients and their extended families by tailoring wealth management strategies to meet their unique financial situations. Gerard’s expertise encompasses a wide range of client focus areas including corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. The Roncinske-Hughes Group provides personalized wealth management services for affluent individuals and families, delivering portfolio construction, implementation, and access to a suite of investment opportunities such as IPOs, private equity, managed futures, hedge funds, trust services, and premier lending sources through the resources of Bank of America. Raised in upstate New York, Gerard moved to Texas in 1999 to start his financial career. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Gerard lives in Frisco, Texas, with his wife Megan and their three children, Delaney, Parker, and Keaton. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys fishing and playing golf in his free time.

Jared Ottmers is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Ottmers owns Primary Wealth Group, a business focused on insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms.

Bao Le is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE Securities, and Personal Capital Advisors Corporation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separate managed accounts, employing multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Brian Jones is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HomeBridge Financial Services, Primerica Advisors, and Avantax Advisory Services, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a part-time high school and college wrestling referee. 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. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework where applicable.

Gustavo Valencia is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has held various roles within the company, including Investment Management Consultant II from 2020 to 2023 and Investment Management Consultant from 2019 to 2020. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Gustavo worked as a Financial Consultant at David Lerner Associates from 2015 to 2019. His professional experience spans financial consulting and investment management. Gustavo's approach to financial planning emphasizes collaboration with clients to develop strategies tailored to their individual financial goals and circumstances.

Phillip Eggers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plano, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services for nine years and had an earlier tenure with LPL Financial from 1998 to 2015. Beyond his advisory role, he is involved in several family-owned businesses, including as CEO of Super Duty Fans and as a silent owner of other companies related to ceiling fans and interior design. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Carmen Youngblood is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Frisco, TX, and has 10 years of industry experience. Her career has predominantly been with Wells Fargo entities, spanning various roles since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through brokerage or advisory programs.

Henry Jordan Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to support its investment strategies.

Michael Picco is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1986 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through its broader platform of capital markets and research resources.

Drew Schlotter is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently working at Vanguard Advisers in Plano, TX. His prior experience includes roles at multiple financial firms and a decade of service in the US Navy. He is also affiliated with Tiny Seed Workshop and has held teaching positions at Creighton University and Texas A&M University. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 investment approach using proprietary models and focuses on portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Nicholas Wilson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Denton, TX, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following roles at Lyft, Lantana Communications, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, he rents a spare room in his home on Airbnb for supplemental income. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a large national network of advisors and branches.

Steven Shi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2006 to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics to inform portfolio construction and manager evaluation.

Alexander Tiner is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at firms including Nylife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and TD Ameritrade. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.