Richard Mckinstry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and PFS Investments Inc, as well as Primerica Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Orear Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Osaic Wealth and has experience in family investment partnerships, assisting with investment direction and financial management. He is also involved as an interest owner and employee in a family limited partnership focused on investment management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs a variety of investment tools and third-party solutions to build portfolios across asset classes and supports account management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Hanlu Ye is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to that, she held roles at Bbva Compass Insurance Agency, Bbva Wealth Solutions, Bbva Securities, and COMPASS Bank from 2014 to 2019. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tim Ryon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked across multiple Fidelity entities since 2000. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and engages in advisory roles for registered investment companies, with a noted use of systematic methodologies and oversight to address conflicts of interest.

Russell Jeanis is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Westlake, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a consultant for Aledo Pediatric Dentistry, his wife’s dental practice. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kelci Mc Ginnis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, Citibank, and First Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in an e-commerce business selling furniture and household decor. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Robert Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hurst, Texas, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory practice, he owns a collection company for collector cars and leases land for cattle grazing in Texas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored, ongoing retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Derick Ritenour is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at several financial institutions, including U.S. Bank, Flagstar Bank, and Churchill Mortgage Company. He is the founder of STIX Inc., an LLC established for an outdoor outfitter and apparel company, though the business is not currently operational. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across a range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option known as “WealthPlan.”

Jack Webb is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Webb broadcasts various sporting events for Haltom High School Sports. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sean Leonard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial located in Hurst, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Rent-A-Center from 2015 to 2019 and was unemployed from 2019 to 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing proprietary and third-party research to support diversified investment strategies.

Isabel Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Garett Harbison is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hurst, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1994. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Finglass is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Coppell, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, he worked at Bank of America and has a background that includes time spent at Texas A&M University and Coppell High School. He is also involved with Cheerleader Lady, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various programs, leveraging a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research, with notable municipal advisory services and an extensive affiliate ecosystem.

Toby Pickett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a package sorter for Amazon in Fort Worth, Texas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jonathan Stewart is a financial advisor at Stifel with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Stewart serves on the boards of Uncommon Church, Inc. and Rescue Her, Inc., a nonprofit supporting survivors of human trafficking. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Kelsey Lindsey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2021, Lindsey worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, Lindsey is the owner and entertainer for Fort Worth Princess Parties. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diversified advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Johnnie Mosley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent consultant for Scout and Cellar, a wine ordering service, and serves as co-trustee of his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Judith Sherman is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nexus Advisors for nine years and has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Cornerstone Wealth Strategies, a small business consulting and coaching firm. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars through a structured annual planning process that emphasizes collaboration and use of firm-approved analytics.

Scott Avery is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Abilene. He advises high net worth families and their legal and tax advisors in areas including investment and spending policies, traditional and alternative asset allocation, investment manager selection, liability management, and wealth transfer strategies. Scott's expertise encompasses taxable and tax-deferred portfolios, charitable remainder trusts, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Scott holds multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He maintains FINRA registrations Series 7 and 66, and earned his certifications through the Investments & Wealth Institute, with CIMA training conducted in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business. He also holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University System. Outside of his professional career, Scott enjoys fishing, football, hunting, soccer, and spending time with his family. He has been married to his wife Kristin for more than twenty years, and together they have three children.

Chris Nietenhoefer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals. Chris's areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Texas and completed accredited certificate programs at Texas Christian University, Yale University, and the University of California System. Outside of his professional work, Chris volunteers in the Southlake Carroll Independent School District and enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, reading, playing guitar, and caring for migratory birds. He also holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.