Michael Coody is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 institutional investors.

Abigail Sheets is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She previously held roles at Bank of America, N.A., and has been involved with BODYBAR Pilates as a fitness instructor. Sheets serves as board secretary for Treetops School International, a public charter school in Texas. 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, institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

Natalie Richard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including a sales and marketing position as a Scentsy consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, her career included positions in healthcare and hospitality sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors, offering services such as discretionary management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Kayla Amason is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX. Her career includes prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Ernst & Young. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach centers on structured planning tools and analyses to support client financial goals.

Kerry Hambrick is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Friendemic for one year. In addition to his advisory role, Hambrick is president of Olivine Partners Inc., an LLC based in Arlington, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

Adam Radich is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique situations by understanding what is important to them and implementing strategies aligned with their financial goals. Adam's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant I and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, spanning from 2022 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors from 2019 to 2022, and as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services from 2018 to 2019. Outside of his professional work, Adam's personal interests include food, golf, pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Thomas Springer III is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held previous roles at Avantax and H.D. Vest throughout his career. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Springer Financial Consulting, LLC, a business entity created primarily for health insurance purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers, with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Tye Mc Clure is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America NA. Mc Clure serves as a board member on the finance committee of Methodist Justice Ministry, a nonprofit law firm providing services to those who cannot afford them, and as an advisor on the finance committee for Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support client decision-making.

William Stockum is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hilltop Securities Inc. from 2008 to 2017 before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Giovanni Blanchette is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 credential. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Anchor Wealth Strategies prior to joining LPL Financial. Giovanni completed twelve years as a full-time student before entering the advisory profession. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Ryan Mandell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Fort Worth, TX. He has been with the firm since 2026 and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Pharos Capital Group. Before his current role, he worked at Moraga Country Club from 2020 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

James Pappas is a Series 66 registered advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and has five years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021, and previously held roles at Thrivent Financial and JPMorgan Chase and Co. He also has experience outside of finance, including work at Emler Swim School and The Mix Cafe. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Warren Waters is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, SageView Advisory Group, and First Allied Advisory Services among others. Outside of his advisory work, Waters is involved in family coaching through Blended Kingdom Families Ministries. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. 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.

Taylor Brooks is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience, holding a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Compass Pointe Financial before joining Merrill in 2018. 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, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joe Harris is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft. Worth, TX, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Ben Stewart Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Tailwind Ventures, LLC. He serves on the board of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, participating on both the finance committee and the board of directors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Sara Song is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, nA and KEY BANK. 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.

Derrick Reaves is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility process.

Zachary Swain is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Swain Resources LLC, a consulting business unrelated to investments. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

John Farrell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked for J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2011 to 2021. He is involved with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s Stewards of the Wild program, participating in community service events focused on conservation education and outreach. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.