Dhruba Giri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in North Richland Hills, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2010 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Courtney Cruz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory program. Their process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations, supported by affiliated implementation and portfolio services.

Keith Chappelle is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Duncanville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors for over three decades. Outside of his advisory role, Chappelle is the founder of Family Wealth Builders USA in Cedar Hill, TX. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options, supported by custody and trade execution services from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Courtney Plumbley is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2017. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Holman is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Robert Baird & Co. and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Robert W. Baird. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Mario Walker Sr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica. Outside of his advisory work, he is an agent involved in the sale and service of equity indexed annuities and life insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, providing brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of strategies from discretionary UMA to third-party manager selections.

Allison Westmoreland is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with Fresh Air Oxygen and Medical Supplies for 18 years. 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.

Jijo Valiyaparambil is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Avantax Investment Services, and operates a tax preparation and accounting business, Next Level Tax Inc. He is also a licensed CPA and a notary in Texas. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor-facing technology and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Todd Buckendorf is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1988. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-based, tailored investment strategies.

Michael Forrester is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mansfield, TX, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Halliburton from 2011 to 2017. 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 advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Northern is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab based in Fort Worth, TX, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and TD Ameritrade, among other firms. Northern's experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Lamar Brown is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2024 after prior roles at Avantax Investment Services, First Command, and TD Ameritrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supported by a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Taylor Lewis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and had roles at Flexxray LLC and Cargill Incorporated. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Rusti Gunn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining J.P. Morgan. 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 research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework and is supported by affiliated implementation and portfolio services.

James Whalen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Leeco Steel, and over a decade at Autobahn BMW. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Rigel Mathis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Grand Prairie, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PFSI Investments Inc., Saf-T-Glove, Charter Spectrum, and Primerica Financial Services. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also participates in part-time referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, with advisory services delivered through a large network of financial advisors. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and utilizes custodial support from Pershing.

Miguel Montejano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a family cattle ranching business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Taglath Milburn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Arlington Sportsman's Club, a nonprofit organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Arturo Rocha is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple Raymond James entities since 2015 and has longstanding ties to Southside Bank and its affiliated investment services. Rocha provides financial planning and wealth management through Southside Investment Services and Southside Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals and supports a broad advisor network alongside specialized municipal and retirement plan advisory programs.

Jo'anthony Conde Schmidt is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Schmidt held various roles across retail, manufacturing, and service sectors, including positions at Amazon, Walmart, and Springhill Suites. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.