John Hinrichs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McKinney, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary and third-party research and technologies.

Jill Ehlers is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Envision Wealth Strategies, Walnut Hill Advisors, Principal Securities Inc, Vintage Financial Group, and Principal Life Insurance Company. She serves as a volunteer board member for the Elkhorn Public School Foundation and has entrepreneurial involvement with a YouTube and social media platform focused on financial topics. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm utilizes multiple investment platforms and offers both proprietary models and access to third-party strategists, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options.

Thomas Herrin is a CFP® certificant with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and also provides investment advisory services through Financial Advocates Investment Management. Herrin has previously worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and operates several non-investment business entities. 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 a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Alejandro Esparza is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life. Outside finance, he has experience with Meraki Solar and Meraki Solutions. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Caleb Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Merchant Wealth Management, he gained work experience in various roles across hospitality, education, and retail sectors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and utilizes model portfolios and third-party research across discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Stephen Jones is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in McKinney, Texas, with two years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2025, and previously held positions at PNC Investments LLC and other firms across various industries. 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 in its recommendations.

Kelly Perry is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Perry has been with Thrivent and its predecessor entities since 2002. Outside of financial advising, Perry serves occasionally as a guest worship leader at local community churches and is an advisory board member for the Christian Family and Children's Center. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach integrates broad financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Robert Franze is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Clipper Magazine and had a brief period of unemployment. 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 has a large network of advisors and branch offices and offers additional services such as tax-efficient investing and proxy voting under a fiduciary standard.

Alan Thomas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a cattle business in Honey Grove, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Onyekachi Nwachukwu is a Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2022. Since beginning her career in the financial services industry in 2007, she has focused on assisting clients in developing tailored financial strategies by understanding their short- and long-term objectives. Her approach centers on listening to clients’ needs to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions aimed at helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their respective goals. With expertise spanning college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and related areas, Onyekachi takes a collaborative approach to create personalized financial plans aligned with clients’ priorities, risk tolerance, and aspirations. She holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Onyekachi earned a Bachelor's degree from Abia State University, a Master’s degree from Illinois State University, and an MBA from Texas Woman’s University. In addition to her professional work, Onyekachi is active in her community, serving as Vice President of the PTO at Sam Johnson Elementary within Prosper ISD. She is also affiliated with the Celina Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, her personal interests include basketball, bowling, dancing, music, painting, photography, sewing, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Timur Mezhlumov is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has held roles at several firms including Avantax and Andre Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he provides tax consulting and IRS representation through his own accounting and consulting businesses and is a partner in a tax services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base ranging from individuals to institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management strategies and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

John Neri is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and previously spent over a decade at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He is also the owner of The Finity Group LLC, where he operates as an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research-driven model portfolios and innovative technologies.

Mario Barone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and at First United Bank & Trust since 2011, where he also serves as a Vice President and Trust Officer in the Trust Department. 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 a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research, model portfolios, and various technology-driven investment solutions.

Lee Thomson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Thomson is the owner and General Manager of LTJT, LLC, an entity established for personal legal estate planning purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Patrick Cloutier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Cloutier has an LLC established for group health insurance purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Priscilla Opoku is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS, Ballard Spahr LLP, and PNC Wealth Management. Opoku holds a Series 66 designation. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Stephen Wright is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in McKinney, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with seasonal holiday light installations. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, tax-efficient services, and maintains affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

David Heard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc and various insurance carriers for W & R Insurance Agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse financial planning and advisory programs, supported by research and model portfolios, along with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Stephanie Kunego is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McKinney, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked at Teaching Strategies and spent eight years at Istation (Amira Learning). Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides tailored, ongoing advice based on proprietary research and collaborative planning with clients’ advisors.

David Whaley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. He has held positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Raymond James & Associates. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.