Aaron Rowan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2024. Prior to his roles in finance, he gained experience at companies including Adobe, Workfront, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Noe Alvarado is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank in Texas since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Christine Carrillo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios using systematic methodologies.

Lawrence Terry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

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 financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bird Rides Inc., and several other organizations across different sectors. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary wealth advisory services supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Truist. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with broad financial product distribution through bank and insurance affiliates.

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 Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2019, as well as positions in leadership and admissions at Hope College and Michigan State University. She also has experience in home care assistance and agricultural business management. 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. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities through a non-discretionary advisory model.

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.

Jose Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Arlington, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services through model-based recommendations supported by third-party asset managers.

Keith Karnes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 34 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is 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, providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kharla Sowells is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Burleson, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior career includes roles in real estate with Coldwell Banker Realty and BHGRE Gary Greene, as well as periods of self-employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lyndon Westerberg is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding the CFA® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2003, with an extended tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank dating back to 1996. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.