Ray Steward is a CFP® professional at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2014 and has been with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent through his own firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers multiple platform options, including proprietary model strategies, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Robert Magee III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Orlando Utilities Commission, and educational institutions such as the University of Central Florida and Valencia College. 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, and various institutional investors.

Dennis Venn is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Fort Worth, TX, holding 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he spent 26 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a drummer. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various financial planning and investment management programs.

Trevor Dare is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, following prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes with firm-approved tools to support its financial advisory services.

Rachel Boyda is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for five years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

G Langford is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2010 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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.

Anna Malone is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera and Southside Bank. Her work includes a role as an associate at Southside Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools for non-discretionary planning and supports its clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

David Meade is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He is a board member of Concordia University Austin and the Mission Leader Institute, participating in policy oversight for both organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option.

Allen Dennis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1997 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Based in Fort Worth, TX, his career spans nearly three decades in wealth management. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Raymond Bold is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has operated Bold Financial Partners, LLC since 2012 as a non-investment-related support company. 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, corporations, and institutional entities, utilizing tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Mark Connolly is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 25 years of industry experience, including prior work at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2006 to 2008. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ampelio Villa is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelis Elite Systems. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Jeffrey Bouchard is a financial advisor with Cetera in Ft Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as D.A. Davidson, B. Riley Wealth Management, Ameriprise Financial Services, Kestra Private Wealth Services, and Morgan Stanley. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm supports a broad range of program options and investment strategies with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Dennis Klees is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at TDAmeritrade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe.

Michael Sawyers is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and has experience in the food and beverage industry, including a role at Waterproof, where he serves guests and processes transactions. 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.

Brandon Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC from 2010 to 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches for the Arlington Southwest Little League Baseball. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, with an emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Marcos Andujar is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Arbor Point Advisors, and OSAIC. He is also the owner of Clarity Financial Group, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Gary Willson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor entity, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Willson serves as a board member and deacon at Broadway Baptist Church and is an ordained minister performing weddings, funerals, and other ministerial functions. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Ryan Penshorn is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Charles Schwab since 2013 and previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC from 2006 to 2013. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach includes non-discretionary guidance combined with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jordan Wiley is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to align their financial goals with their values through thoughtful planning. His current role involves helping clients navigate their financial journeys by combining personalized strategies with Fidelity's approach to financial well-being. Jordan has held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate in Service (2022-2023) to Client Service Representative in Advisor Services (2023-2024), then to Relationship Manager in Wealth Management (2024-2025), before assuming his current role as Planning Consultant in Wealth Management in 2025. This progression reflects a breadth of experience across client-facing roles within financial services. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Jordan enjoys boating, fitness, golf, and traveling.