Evan Cantor is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Goosehead Insurance and has experience with the Dallas Cowboys and the University of North Texas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is based, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is known for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and oversight in managing model portfolios and registered investment companies.

Zachary Buckingham is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as positions outside the financial industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 management options supported by centralized operations and a formal alternative-investment process.

Thomas Woods is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Total Quality Logistics, Jared, and Amazon. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work and fund management. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

George Peacock III is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a limited partner in a movie production company, EL JUFE PRODUCTIONS, LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management options, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Parker Anderson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 5 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab, Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, NTX Couriers, and Moviehouse & Eatery. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by strategic asset allocation and alternative investment options.

Joseph Najarian is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Charles Schwab and its bank from 2016 to the present, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Kevin Hargrove is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2023. He has extensive experience within Fidelity, having held roles such as Director Retirement Planner in the Tax-Exempt market from 2017 to 2023, and positions focused on retirement and investment solutions from 2013 onward. Kevin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who partners with clients and their families to develop and maintain financial plans that align with their priorities and values. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his ability to serve clients in these regions. Outside of his professional work, Kevin engages in activities including comedy, family activities, fitness, golf, and running.

Sireen Nadaf is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2024. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Workplace Planning Consultant at the same firm from 2021 to 2024. In her role, she partners with clients to co-create financial plans aimed at providing peace of mind during retirement and beyond. Sireen focuses on building long-lasting relationships that support families across generations. She helps clients work toward their financial goals and guides their loved ones toward financial confidence, positioning herself as a trusted resource for their family's future. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Sireen enjoys board games, family activities, outdoor adventures, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Nancy Wallace Ruffin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cedar Hill, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

John Tiner is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., and Td Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of an inactive company originally intended for organic vegetable farming. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized operations and a multi-asset investment approach.

Elias Bashour is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over five years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on developing strategies that align with clients' short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Elias holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Texas State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes a personalized approach to financial planning, using Merrill's tools and research to implement customized financial plans. In his personal time, Elias enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and playing or watching various sports such as baseball, basketball, billiards, football, and ice hockey. He also has interests in music, photography, traveling, and watching movies.

Olin Ragsdale is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Signal Securities, Inc. and Rhodes Securities, Inc., and he has operated an independent insurance agency since 1983. He is also involved in teaching continuing education classes and webinars for attorneys. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides access to proprietary and third-party investment strategies through multiple platform arrangements, tailored to client objectives, and maintains institutional features such as advisor transition loans and equity participation.

Christopher Gardner is a financial advisor at Stifel with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel since 2015. Gardner serves on the GCISD School Health Advisory Council, acting as a liaison between the community and the school district to align health education programs with local values. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Roberto Torres is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this position, he partners with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans tailored to their personal needs. He focuses on collaboration and building strong relationships to create strategies aligned with clients' financial goals. Roberto's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Solutions Representative from 2022 to 2023 and as a Customer Relationship Advocate from 2019 to 2022. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Roberto's personal interests include cars, family activities, social events with friends, golf, horseback riding, and traveling.

Robert Allsup serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been since 2020. He brings extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held roles such as Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2020, Fixed Income Specialist at Fidelity Investments between 2008 and 2010, and Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2006 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Service Representative at Fidelity Investments and as a Financial Consultant at Northwestern Mutual. Robert holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial consulting and client service. His approach focuses on simplifying investing and aligning clients' capital use with their values. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, family activities, fitness, music, pets, and reading.

Hector Ortiz Ramirez is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018 and previously spent five years with Santander Consumer USA. Hector holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 and discretionary investment solutions, employing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and brokerage functions.

Laura Gonzales is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2012 to 2023. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, serving both retail and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs.

Alexis Fothergill is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Alexis worked at Fidelity Investments and has a background that includes roles outside the financial industry, such as employment at Trader Joe’s. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive brokerage and custodial services.

Jean Fisher is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc from 2008 to 2017. Fisher is based in Fort Worth, TX. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Susan Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Avantax Insurance Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and First Command Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory work, she performs notary services in Texas and occasionally assists with front desk duties at a local vision clinic. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, discretionary and non-discretionary programs, and a variety of investment strategies.