Carmen Youngblood is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Frisco, TX, and has 10 years of industry experience. Her career has predominantly been with Wells Fargo entities, spanning various roles since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through brokerage or advisory programs.

Henry Jordan Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to support its investment strategies.

Michael Picco is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1986 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through its broader platform of capital markets and research resources.

Drew Schlotter is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently working at Vanguard Advisers in Plano, TX. His prior experience includes roles at multiple financial firms and a decade of service in the US Navy. He is also affiliated with Tiny Seed Workshop and has held teaching positions at Creighton University and Texas A&M University. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and focuses on portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Nicholas Wilson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Denton, TX, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following roles at Lyft, Lantana Communications, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, he rents a spare room in his home on Airbnb for supplemental income. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a large national network of advisors and branches.

Steven Shi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2006 to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics to inform portfolio construction and manager evaluation.

Alexander Tiner is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at firms including Nylife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and TD Ameritrade. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Raoul Shroff is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in wealth management. He began his career in 1999 after graduating from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. Raoul has six years of experience with JPMorgan Chase and has spent over 16 years with Merrill Lynch, where he was a partner with his father who started the practice in 1982. Specializing in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization, Raoul focuses on helping individuals and families develop personalized strategies aligned with their financial goals. His approach emphasizes understanding what clients want their money to achieve, enabling tailored guidance and solutions. Raoul holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with Merrill Lynch. He lives in Frisco with his wife, Sheena, and their two sons, Jayden and Liam. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys coaching his boys in football and baseball, and has interests in music and film.

George Mc Coy Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Systeem-Medical and MedNetworx. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Michelle Addington is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Outside of advising, she is involved in a real estate business as an owner and partner of AM Properties LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Matthew Deluca is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009, alongside a tenure at Bank of America, N.A. dating back to 2002. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed by internal and third-party managers.

Hien Lai is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Patrick M. Evans is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Evans serves on the Dean's Advisory Council for the LSU EJ Ourso College of Business, advising and supporting the Dean's initiatives. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kelly Daugherty is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at notable firms including JP Morgan Securities, Fidelity, and Morgan Stanley. Daugherty also served eight years in the US Army. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wendy Scholljegerdes is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise. She has worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008 and continues with its affiliated entities. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property as an owner and landlord. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Austin Lester is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following seven years at Invest Financial Corporation, and has been associated with Milestone Planning Partners for over two decades. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CFO of Milestone Insurance & Investment Services, managing operations with a focus on Medicare. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Nadia Moye is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at several organizations, including Seidel Schroeder and Texas A&M University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios constructed through a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

James Hesson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Allen, TX. Prior to joining Raymond James, he spent nine years with Edward Jones. He also operates JJH LLC, a pass-through entity established for managing income based on his CPA’s advice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized services such as municipal and public-finance advisory.

Xin Liang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. since 2018, following five years at Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Mario Martinez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Allen, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life, Pruco Securities LLC, and Signator Investors, along with work in education through the Dallas Independent School District and Richland Community College. Outside of finance, he owns a remodeling business, Renova Plus, based in Garland, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering integrated services such as trust company capabilities and securities-based lending.