Philip Pyrz is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Addison, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as an agent for fixed insurance products including life, annuities, disability, long-term care, and group insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions with various promoter and referral arrangements.

Daniel Gunderson is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Brookstone since 2020. Prior to that, he was associated with JD Mellberg and Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc. Gunderson is also involved in insurance sales through his role at J.D. Mellberg Financial. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models and options-enhanced strategies, and serves as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

Jonathan Smilie is a Personal Investment Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop strategies tailored to their unique ambitions and financial goals. His approach focuses on aligning clients with the appropriate people, plans, and processes to address priorities such as funding education, retirement planning, and managing potential health care costs. Jonathan holds a High School Diploma from Liberty University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes clarity and transparency in his work, aiming to simplify the complexities of wealth planning and help clients make informed decisions throughout their financial journey.

Thomas Mccarty Jr. is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2021, he worked at Vermont Information Processing and Primerica in various advisory roles and was employed by Plattsburgh State University and Volo Aviation LLC. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporations, and institutions. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and model portfolios, offering tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within an integrated financial group.

Evan Mcgrath is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Allworth Financial in 2020, he worked at RAA and Securities Service Network, Inc. Allworth Financial is an SEC-registered, fee-based advisory firm serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using various model strategies and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary engagements.

Todd Wiggins is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2016. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering a variety of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement services. The firm employs a range of investment approaches tailored to its programs and advisors, managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets as of December 2025.

Rimannuel Appling is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience with prior roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Loan Depot, and TIAA-CREF. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across a range of securities. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly, distinguishing its model from many enterprise wealth managers.

Jared Harrington is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience currently advising clients at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and The Vanguard Group, Inc., and has experience as a self-employed advisor. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, nonprofits, and endowments, providing a range of advisory and planning services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, and separate account managers, with offerings that include retirement plan consulting, tax management, and specialized programs.

Aaron Harvey is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Investment Professionals Inc before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of 3 Up 3 Down LLC, a small business focused on buying and selling sports trading cards online. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations utilizing Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its services.

Charles Abbott is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Allworth Financial, L.P. since 2024. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase and Rosenthal Retirement Planning and teaches online undergraduate personal finance courses at Texas Tech University. Abbott also consults for The American College of Financial Services by reviewing student case study responses. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a variety of model strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services, and employs technology to manage held-away employer retirement accounts.

Joshua Coe is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2010. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, ERISA plan services, access to alternative investments, and lending and cash-management options.

Cheryl Mccarson is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith for 10 years before joining Sanctuary Wealth in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment programs through various account types and utilizes a network of independent advisors and sub-advisors to implement strategies.

Michelle Hahn is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She currently serves as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory and previously worked at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. for seven years. Hahn is a member of the finance committee at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not exercise discretionary trading authority with clients directly.

Jared Eichler is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., State Farm VP Management Corp, and Edward Jones. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory (SWA) program, offering services such as annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools, with final trading decisions left to clients.

Karel Story is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and totaling 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services LLC in 2022, he spent 20 years with World Choice Securities, Inc. He is also involved in financial coaching, providing client relationship management and support services to Representatives and RIAs. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes institutional and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients ranging from plan sponsors to sovereign wealth funds.

Myles Hernandez is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Westlake, TX. His prior roles include positions at Steward Partners Investment Advisory and Raymond James Financial Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees for its services.

Joshua Phillips is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Dallas, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at Enterprise Mobility for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Phillips owns and operates Fire Pit and Chill, an internet retail store specializing in outdoor living items. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of affiliated representatives. The firm delivers customized advice and solutions across multiple programs, with a large portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Stephanie Hays is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Southlake, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Hays has been with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2011 and manages her own tax-related entity, Hays Financial Strategies. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Mason King is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Luther King Capital Management Corporation in Fort Worth, TX since 2004, totaling 22 years at the firm. Luther King Capital Management Corporation advises institutional and individual clients, including trusts, foundations, pension plans, government entities, and registered investment companies. The firm offers a range of services such as separately managed portfolios, sub-advisory and model portfolio services, and serves as investment adviser to seven mutual funds.

Robert Gecker is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Retirement Advisors of America from 2008 to 2020. Gecker has been with Allworth Financial since 2020. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using various strategies, employs third-party sub-advisers, and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary engagements, with specialized services including an Airline division and management of privately offered funds.