Nicholas Deatherage is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he worked at Rollo Insurance and has held various roles in education and sports organizations. He serves as an on-site tournament director for The Athletic Club. 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 utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and goals.

Deborah Griffith is a financial advisor at Stifel in Dallas, TX, with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill from 2012 to 2025 before joining Stifel. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary capital market methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jeffery Clements is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Keller, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

David Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Flower Mound, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he has worked briefly with the Dallas Jackals Rugby team. 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 approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Satish Chawla is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership of retail property in Hyderabad, India, and partnerships in real estate investing through Samna LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on third-party asset manager selection and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Andrew Almy is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2011. He has held roles including Account Executive, Financial Consultant, and currently serves as Vice President, Wealth Planner. In his role, he partners with affluent families to create personalized financial plans. Andrew's professional experience is rooted in wealth planning and financial consulting, with a focus on building lasting relationships with clients. His tenure at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, reflecting his ongoing commitment to the field. No additional information regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Cary Dover is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grand Prairie, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Dover is an ordained minister who occasionally officiates weddings and funerals. 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 solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joel East is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, Texas, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been associated with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, NA since 2016 and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee on the Arlington Heights Methodist Church Endowment Committee. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary capital market assumptions and research to customize client solutions. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities, offering a broad range of financial products and services.

David Plumberg Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for nine years before joining Edward Jones. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Sonny Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates POPZ Gold Jewelry, an online jewelry business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

Andres Flores is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also been affiliated with Wamu Investments, Inc. and Washington Mutual Bank since 2008. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Brunn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in thoroughbred racing as the manager of Sagacity Racing Stables, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning with a focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brandon Stephenson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Grant Thornton LLP, Catalyst Financial Group, and Karsten Creek Golf Course. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Bryan Rigg is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Founders Financial Securities, Cantella & Co., and Credit Suisse Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved with a publishing house focused on lectures and writing, and serves on the board for the Fort Worth Christian Financial school endowment. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with various investment platforms, model portfolios, and operational tools.

Jay Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington, TX, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 14 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Carl Ritchlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Duncanville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and was a registered financial officer at Neighborhood Credit Union from 2005 to 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, delivering advice through a network of investment adviser representatives using a range of investment strategies.

Binod Rijal is a financial advisor with Merrill in Irving, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes freelance articles on topics such as philosophy, politics, and personal experience to newspapers and journals. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mileyshka Colon Cotto is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles at Republic Finance, MK Empire Realty, and Stars & Spirit. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including managing portfolios that use a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and use of systematic investment methodologies.

Steven Hanes is a financial advisor with Cetera in Ft Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial before joining Cetera in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a grocery store business and operates Hanes Wealth Management as a DBA for his Cetera practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Dunn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked with both AISD and Mansfield ISD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.