Thomas Simonton IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent three years at Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales for a roofing and home upgrades company. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Aaron Rowan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Adobe and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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 within a non-discretionary program.

Gerson Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at TD Ameritrade and Bank of America. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Lawrence Terry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Merrill before joining Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in 2009. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020, based in Fort Worth, TX. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Kennedy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Keller, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

John Dirik is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including over 35 years at Foresters Financial and seven years at Foresters Advisory Services, LLC. Since 2012, he has also been a 70% owner of Charles & John Dirik LLC, a horseracing ownership venture. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Barron is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes prior roles at Opportunity Resource Services and several positions outside the financial sector, including work at University of Texas at Arlington and in the food service industry. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Gaige Northrup is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Bird Rides Inc. and Bok Financial, among other roles in diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals and sports organizations. 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 through a non-discretionary program.

Emma Beavers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. She is also the author of a finance book titled *The ABCs of Finance*. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Roque Lopez Jimenez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Alan Shouse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Invest Financial Corporation, Cetera Advisors LLC, and IFG Advisory Services Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Stewardship Tax Advisors, LP. 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 institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Leland White is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at notable firms including J.P. Morgan Chase, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade prior to his current role. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Olivia Mccalla is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2019. Prior to her current role, she was involved with Hope College in several capacities and operated Service First Home Care Assistance LLC for four years. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Jason Thompson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Market Technician (CMT), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jason earned his Bachelor's Degree from Ouachita Baptist University. His expertise encompasses wealth management and investment advisory services within Merrill Lynch's platform.

Bailey Benningfield is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, and has 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Vjollca Gjinolli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Ameriprise, Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with FO2, a cash management platform serving corporate and institutional clients. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to support a diversified investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Keith Karnes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Karnes worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for six years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kharla Sowells is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ft Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her work history includes real estate roles at Coldwell Banker Realty and BHGRE Gary Greene, as well as periods of self-employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lyndon Westerberg is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2003 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1996. 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. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and may include ESG criteria, with implementation and portfolio services supported by affiliated entities.

Brian Steidinger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, where he has worked since 2016. He has 15 years of industry experience. Outside his advisory role, he organizes an executives networking group and serves as treasurer for White's Chapel Methodist Church in Southlake, TX. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs a research-driven investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions at large scale.