Benjamin Scarth is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Plano, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Natalie Pecha is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Club4 Fitness and Bibb Cunningham & Associates CPA, PLLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

John Terry is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs and customizes strategies to clients’ risk profiles using a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Clark Hurst is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Plano, TX. He has one year of industry experience and previously held roles at firms including Longhorn Wealth Management and PenFed Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of JugHead Enterprises LLC, a partnership involved in his wife's consulting business. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to asset allocation, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base with a digital delivery platform supported by its team of advisors.

Ivan Wong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Allen, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, New York Life Insurance Company, and the Texas Army National Guard. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and teaches criminology at Collin County College, as well as serving as a teacher at multiple educational institutions. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diversified advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

John Classe is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Frisco, TX, where he has worked since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved in the sale of fixed insurance products alongside his advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Matthew Palmer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Frisco, TX, where he has worked since 2013. He has 15 years of industry experience and is also affiliated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank (TX). J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Catherine Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Thrivent Financial, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Lorrie Bradford is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill for 11 years prior to joining Vanguard in 2026. Bradford also spent two years affiliated with Franklin University. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary methodologies and primarily utilizes Vanguard funds and ETFs in its portfolios.

Andrew Mitchell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Plano, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. and Sii. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Stacy Tuma is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MassMutual and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of finance, she owns ClkCourse with Stacy, a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors and offers a wrap-fee asset management program that incorporates model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Casey Lane is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Casey collaborates with clients to develop disciplined financial strategies tailored to their family's goals, aiming to simplify complex financial decisions and provide clarity and confidence. Casey has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, holding various positions including Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Retirement Solutions Representative, Workplace Planning Consultant II, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. This progression reflects experience in financial advising, investment consulting, relationship management, and retirement planning. Casey holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of professional responsibilities, Casey is interested in board games, family activities, golf, reading, running, and volunteering.

Mehdi Ahmadi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2017 and previously worked at Nokia from 2014 to 2017. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a range of financial needs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Nicholas Nowakowski is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with THE Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2013. 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 approach using proprietary methodologies and predominantly constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Britney Turk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Keaton Price is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Clayton Moore and Northwestern Mutual. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Sophia Mackey is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Financial Engines from 1998 to 2024 before joining Edelman Financial Engines. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns an investment business with her husband focused on managing personal and family retirement and college savings. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, supports a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings, and operates a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Kirk Greer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1996. He specializes in asset management and the customization of wealth and retirement planning strategies. Kirk has also contributed to the firm by managing the training program for new advisors in the Plano office and serving as the Legacy Park Office Sales Manager from 2007 to 2010. Kirk holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Southwestern University and professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Kirk coaches sports teams and leads campouts, having coached his three daughters’ sports teams for a total of 25 seasons and led more than a dozen YMCA Adventure Guide campouts. He is involved in his community through Cottonwood Creek Church and Emily's Place. Kirk enjoys hiking, fishing, boating, camping, golfing, football, reading, skiing, table tennis, and spending time with his wife, April, and their family.

Rima Alobaidi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Ameris Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advice delivered by select Wealth Advisors, including Rima, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Ariana Iglesias is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2011, including Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, provides fund advisory, and utilizes AI-driven methods in its research.