Amanda Shook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Paul Ray is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Phillips Ray Capital Management, Inc. for 21 years prior to joining J.P. Morgan. Outside of his advisory work, he is a limited partner in a real estate partnership in Fort Worth, Texas. 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. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and offers a broad range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Christian Shveyda is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, he worked at Hancock Whitney Bank from 2019 to 2023 and has additional work history outside the financial industry. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kelly Biederman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to this, she was involved with the Santa Barbara Youth Music Academy from 2016 to 2018. 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 planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Geoffrey Browning is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the oil and gas sector and managed mineral investments through several entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Adan Becerra is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Tarrant County College. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Clint Swinney is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with BranEm Properties LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with an ESG eligibility framework and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Adrian Sparks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital One Investing and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a musician providing entertainment for various events. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Thomas Simonton IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent three years at Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales for a roofing and home upgrades company. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Aaron Rowan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Adobe and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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 program.

Gerson Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at TD Ameritrade and Bank of America. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Lawrence Terry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Merrill before joining Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in 2009. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020, based in Fort Worth, TX. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Kennedy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Keller, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

John Dirik is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including over 35 years at Foresters Financial and seven years at Foresters Advisory Services, LLC. Since 2012, he has also been a 70% owner of Charles & John Dirik LLC, a horseracing ownership venture. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Barron is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes prior roles at Opportunity Resource Services and several positions outside the financial sector, including work at University of Texas at Arlington and in the food service industry. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Gaige Northrup is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Bird Rides Inc. and Bok Financial, among other roles in diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals and sports organizations. 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 through a non-discretionary program.

Emma Beavers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. She is also the author of a finance book titled *The ABCs of Finance*. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Roque Lopez Jimenez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Alan Shouse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Invest Financial Corporation, Cetera Advisors LLC, and IFG Advisory Services Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Stewardship Tax Advisors, LP. 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 a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Robert Anderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.