Marlie Thomas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2003 and holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

Susan Fettig is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2010 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of a non-investment-related LLC property. She is part of the DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, including both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, utilizing a range of traditional and alternative investment approaches.

Tate Lindsey III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, following a tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney starting in 2009. He is based in Fort Worth, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Brett Ruddell is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has over 30 years of experience, including roles at Fort Worth Financial L.L.C. and Ruddell Financial Service, both of which he continues to lead. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies including proprietary models and third-party solutions.

Francisco Cabello Ortega is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, American Meat Companies, and various academic institutions. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

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 financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a brief period at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

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 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been associated with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2015. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, algorithmic portfolio construction, and oversight of sub-advisers to deliver systematic, model-based investment solutions.

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. He previously worked at Edward Jones and Capital One Investing before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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 at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and several related Northwestern Mutual entities from 2024 to 2026 and served in the U.S. Air Force for 16 years prior to entering the financial sector. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and recommends investment categories and strategies without exercising investment discretion.

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 with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. His background also includes roles with the Baltimore Orioles Organization and Hillstone Restaurant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Tara Blair is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, based in Fort Worth, TX, with 28 years of industry experience. She spent 26 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Blair is also involved with Blair Capital Group LLC, a non-investment related entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios from LPL and third-party providers.

Lisa Rein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for both the Deerwood Park Homeowners' Association and Arlington Life Shelter, and is Immediate Past President of Congregation Beth Shalom. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Scott Armey is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously held roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Armey serves on the Board of Directors for Mission Denton and is its president. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Brandon Lydick is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX. He has worked at J.P. Morgan since 2010 and is also involved with Daman Lydick Investments Ltd and Storetech Inc. Lydick serves on the board of the Adera Foundation, a nonprofit focused on strengthening family units in Ethiopia through education initiatives, and participates in the finance committee of White's Chapel United Methodist Church. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework to guide non-discretionary investment decisions.

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.

Joshua Murray is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Azle, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a director of Joshua Murray & Associates, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.