Richard Chaves is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent since 2023, following prior roles at Fisher Investments and Ameriprise Financial Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial analyses and planning on a range of topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and investment management separate.

Christopher Garcia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plano, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Garcia is involved in several business ventures including a personal car service, a tax preparation firm, and a technology company. He is also a co-founder of a nonprofit organization supporting disabled adults to live independently and serves on the board of the Catholic Music Initiative. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily to clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-smart withdrawal strategies and asset management, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Daniel Arostegui is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, Principal Advised Services, and TIAA. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering tax-aware features and customization options.

Adrienne Outman is a financial advisor with Merrill in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019 and at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Snyders is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing customized financial strategies aligned with his clients' unique needs and goals. Since 1989, he has worked with individuals, families, and businesses to address complex wealth management challenges, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. Jeffrey focuses on building long-term, multi-generational relationships, assisting clients through significant life transitions such as retirement, inheritance, and funding education. With a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan University, Jeffrey holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Drawing on the global resources of Merrill, he emphasizes a personalized, goals-based approach to wealth management, prioritizing open and honest communication to align financial strategies with clients’ personal priorities. Outside of his professional role, Jeffrey’s personal interests include boating, fishing, hiking, running, skiing, and traveling.

Jonathan Hoopes is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Moraga Partners LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of Warner Springs Ag LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and other services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Patrick Cleary is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities L.L.C. for 11 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market return estimates to support client goals.

Brian Seitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Seitz operates a separate business under the name Seitz Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, combining scale with a broad suite of advisory and non-advisory financial products.

Gwendolyn Fischer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Allen, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a consultant for Arbonne, a nutrition company, where she sells products primarily to herself and her family. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

William Ransom is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America, N.A. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

James Simpson is a financial advisor with Merrill based in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and CUSO Financial Services, LP, with over a decade at InTouch Credit Union prior to joining Merrill. Merrill serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by providing managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm utilizes multiple program strategy types and emphasizes tax-focused investment capabilities, operating within a platform integrated with Bank of America affiliates.

Aaron Kelly is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 29 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in wealth management strategies that are personalized to align with clients' values, priorities, and long-term objectives. Aaron works with individuals, multigenerational families, business owners, and corporate executives to help them simplify complex financial decisions and pursue their financial goals with confidence. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Aaron earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of North Texas and is a member of the University of North Texas Alumni Association. His expertise includes investment management, retirement planning, college education planning, and tax minimization. Aaron's approach involves a comprehensive, goals-based wealth management strategy that considers all aspects of a client's financial life, including investment management, banking, lending solutions, philanthropic strategies, and legacy planning. Outside of his professional work, Aaron enjoys camping, golfing, and running.

Scott Davidoff is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent 12 years at Merrill. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Frisco, TX. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Glenn May is a Wealth Management Advisor with Tarver, Campbell and May Wealth Partners in Texas, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients throughout the United States, helping them simplify the complexities of their financial lives through proactive and informed approaches. Glenn advises clients on a range of financial needs including retirement planning, saving for college, purchasing homes, generating cash flow for lifestyle support, investment portfolio development, and wealth transfer strategies. Prior to his current role, Glenn spent over three decades with HP and Agilent, serving as Vice President of World Wide Sales Development and National Sales Development. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1974 to 1978. Glenn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Personal Investment Advisor designations. Glenn tailors his financial strategies to each family's unique priorities, providing clear communication and frequent contact. He offers a proactive process to help clients navigate investment market uncertainties and economic challenges. Outside of his professional work, Glenn enjoys photography, reading, and traveling.

Tenisha Blair is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Plano, TX, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a travel agent with Inteletravel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gabriel Vallejo is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Intercam Advisors, IBC Bank, LPL Financial, and TD Ameritrade. He has also been involved with Believe Energy LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations, primarily constructing portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs with varying customization options.

Jeffrey Elliott is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Retirement Planners of America, Fisher Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and The Country Club of Little Rock. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Kenneth Finke is a financial advisor with Merrill in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Frank Campbell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2020 and brings extensive experience from nearly 30 years leading family offices, serving affluent families with a broad range of complex financial needs. His expertise includes managing investments, overseeing real estate development projects, and handling acquisitions and sales of operating companies and real estate holdings. Frank utilizes Merrill's goals-based approach to wealth management to help clients identify opportunities and address their financial objectives. Frank holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and is a Certified Public Accountant. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. While he has accounting credentials, Frank does not provide legal or tax advice in his role at Merrill. As a long-time client of Merrill and Bank of America, he values the comprehensive range of products and services they offer to help families achieve their goals. Outside of work, Frank enjoys playing tennis and golf. He is focused on delivering personalized wealth management services that align with clients' life priorities and aspirations.

Rene Gonzalez III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Plano, TX, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial, Greengold Trading, and RJ Reynolds Tobacco. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.