Vanessa Acevedo is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In her role, she partners with clients to develop financial strategies that align with their goals and evolving needs throughout every stage of life. She assists clients in areas including building wealth, preparing for retirement, and living in retirement, helping them navigate important financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Vanessa has held various positions at Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing from Defined Contribution Representative I to her current role. Her experience spans investment solutions and retirement brokerage services, providing her with a broad understanding of financial planning and client service within the investment industry. Outside of her professional work, Vanessa engages in family activities, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, and volunteering.

Jenna Malone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., among other financial firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options within a diversified, modern portfolio theory framework.

John Geno is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2011. In his current role since 2017, he partners with clients to define their financial goals, make strategic investments, safeguard their wealth, and plan for income needs. Prior to this, he held various positions at Fidelity, including Portfolio Specialist, Fixed Income Specialist, Investments Representative, and Financial Representative. Before joining Fidelity, he was a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst at Capital Analytics from 2008 to 2011. John holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys bowling, family activities, football, and soccer.

Xavier Nanez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role, Nanez was associated with Texas Tech University in various capacities between 2015 and 2020. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Samuel Velarde is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as experience outside the financial sector at BlueSprig Pediatrics. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, employs forward-looking capital market assumptions, and utilizes ESG frameworks in its recommendations.

Ellen Rheinlaender is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is a facilitator and group leader for We Mentor, a program supporting young women in their early careers through discussions on work-life balance, business etiquette, and financial goals. She is also a partner in Seebeck Enterprises LLC, involved in distributing the third edition of the book American Dream Women. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, serving clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Edward Meinen is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including prior roles at American General Securities Incorporated, Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and OSAIC Services, Inc. Meinen also owns and operates Meinen Agency Inc., an independent insurance sales business. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, and it is notable for its scale, recent consolidation, and complex affiliate network.

Caitlin Kraft is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Fort Worth, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, she worked for the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District for 13 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a passive investor in Salon Suite Solutions, LLC. She is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a range of strategies from traditional to non-traditional investments.

Camryn Venters is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across multiple Fidelity entities since 2014. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Michelle Willingham is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, where she has worked since 2013. She has 13 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Hicks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at First Financial Bank and spent eight years in the education sector. He also has a minor involvement with Dynata LLC unrelated to investment activities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work and serves multiple registered investment companies, with a notable use of systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Clinton Sterling is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at Texas Air Authorities for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple registered funds with oversight and systematic methodologies.

Stephen Weah is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at IST and Sykes Enterprise. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Emily Navaro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles including serving at Condado Tacos. Outside of her advisory work, she worked as a server at Condado Tacos. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and it plays a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Abel Ranjel is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2015 in various roles. His experience at Fidelity includes positions such as Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and High Net Worth Service Associate, reflecting a progressive career focused on financial consulting and client relationship management. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Abel partners with local families to help them make informed financial decisions tailored to their individual goals and backgrounds. He is committed to ensuring that clients understand all available options to confidently make impactful decisions for their families. Outside of his professional role, Abel has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, football, parenthood, and pets.

Erin Mellott is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes multiple roles at Bar Louie and The Melting Pot before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction with a focus on model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Justin Townsend is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliated entities since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The program incorporates centralized due diligence and may include ESG considerations, with implementation supported by affiliates.

Nathan Alexander is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 1998. He partners with families to build, preserve, and transfer their wealth, utilizing available resources to help clients work towards their financial goals. Nathan has held the position of Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2005. Prior to that, he served as an Account Executive at Fidelity Investments from 1998 to 2005. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Colin Fuller is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2022. He focuses on helping clients create comprehensive financial plans aimed at building, preserving, and transitioning wealth. Colin works to understand the financial and personal goals of his clients and collaborates with them to develop strategies that support their objectives both now and in the future. Colin has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Investment Sales Associate, Regional Investment Consultant, and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant. His experience spans client advisory and investment consulting within the firm. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, which supports his work in providing financial consultation and planning.

Bryan Schmitke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2026 and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank. His background also includes roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Heb Grocery Company and Zanzibar Cattle Co. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.