Nathanael Eden is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Qurat Ul Ain Bana is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her work background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo Bank, nA. Outside of her advisory work, she has worked as a sandwich artist at Subway. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Richard Cather is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in investment management for executives, professionals, and business owners, providing personalized consultation to clients who may lack the time or resources to manage their own investments. Richard’s approach begins with establishing clear financial objectives, such as planning for a secure retirement, followed by developing strategies that consider risk and time frame. He recommends investments for client approval and oversees ongoing portfolio review and adjustments as needed. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Christian University. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Richard is engaged in community service, reflecting the Merrill tradition of volunteering and participating in local organizations.

Arash Ahmadi Tehrani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

William Ryan is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, holding the position of FSA. He serves clients as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), focusing on developing strategies to help individuals and families pursue their financial goals. William's approach centers on understanding what matters most to his clients to tailor financial plans accordingly. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the Texas AandM University System. William's work at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management involves applying his expertise to provide personalized investment advice and wealth management solutions.

James Crouch is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Irving, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2019 and was previously affiliated with Texas LawShield. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of A1 Handgun Training, LLC, a business focused on firearm training. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, providing a wrap-fee investment solution rather than institutional plan management.

Mark Ramirez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that are responsive to changing market conditions and aligned with their financial goals. Mark holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes building strong client relationships to provide tailored financial advice that supports long-term success. Outside of his professional work, Mark enjoys a variety of activities including baseball, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, pickleball, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Bryan Urbach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Coppell, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, State Farm Insurance, MonkeySports, Inc., and the Denton Record-Chronicle. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports tailored to clients’ financial situations.

Rebecca Martin is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Intuit TurboTax Live. Martin is the president of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Texas Society of Enrolled Agents, where she oversees chapter operations and advocacy initiatives. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding the ChFC®, PFS™, and Series 63 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013 and also serves as CEO of R. Barry Johnson & Company PC, an accounting firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports comprehensive advisory programs including municipal and public finance work.

Sydney Skrobot is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously spent ten years in full-time education. Before joining Schwab, she also worked at Culver Academies for two years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, centralized operations, and a formal process for alternative investment offerings.

Guy Thompson Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Thompson is based in Grapevine, TX. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Ryan Sanders is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Colleyville, TX, where he has worked since 2014. He has 12 years of industry experience. 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, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Dunn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Based in Fort Worth, TX, he has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2025. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Storer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has held positions at multiple firms including Northwestern Mutual and Bank of America. He has also worked in educational environments at Texas Christian University and secondary schools. 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 investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Ricardo Lira is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and was previously employed at TMX Finance for five years. Lira is based in Fort Worth, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryan Yach is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and its related entities, having previously worked at Fidelity Investments for over a decade. His background includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and operates through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Chad Fox is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of advising, he is involved with LF Whip Enterprises LLC, a publishing and technology business established for his minor child. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and model-based outcome projections.

Paul Brewer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Keller, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles including positions at Texas Card House and Poker House of Dallas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Justin Gassett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Strategic Advisors Inc and various Fidelity entities since 2000. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services as well as model portfolios.