John Alves is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, 49 Wealth Management, and Thrivent Advisor Net. Alves has also worked outside finance in various capacities, including at Planet Fitness and Maverick Fine Western Wear. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction, and it employs algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

Robert Beier is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and advisory services without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning programs.

Fikret Samardzic is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. 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 uses research and analytics from its investment institute and third-party databases, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Eva Amaya is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she held various positions in the food service and insurance industries and worked at the University of Texas at Arlington. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a range of advisory models and third-party programs to tailor solutions based on client risk tolerance and personal information.

Andrew Engstrom is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kendall Inman is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. Before entering the financial industry, he was affiliated with the University of Texas at Arlington. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, employing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Uriel Batista is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cuso Financial Services, Capital One Investing, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of Baxel, Inc., a non-investment-related business. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jesse Suffield is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked with WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

James Boaz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2005 to 2007. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with investment management delivered through a network of investment adviser representatives using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Andre Rivers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition planning, sports and entertainment planning, and special-needs analysis.

Joshua Eslick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Verizon Wireless. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process using approved tools and models client outcomes but requires clients to implement and update their plans.

Stephan House is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at TIAA, TD Ameritrade, Fidelity Investments, and Precision Castings of Arkansas. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Don Reynolds III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and RBC Capital Markets. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Wen Chen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing experience since 2012 in helping clients develop personalized financial strategies. Wen focuses on understanding clients' objectives, goals, and risk tolerance, offering guidance in areas including retirement income planning, college education planning, divorce transition, family wealth management strategies, legacy and LGBT wealth planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Wen aims to provide clear communication and strategies that seek to maximize returns while minimizing portfolio risk. Wen holds a Master of Business Administration with a finance concentration and a Master of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, as well as a bachelor's degree from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology. Wen has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with the US-China Chamber of Commerce. Beyond professional commitments, Wen participates in community involvement through the Association of Chinese Professionals in DFW and volunteers with nonprofit organizations. Personal interests include cooking, dancing (ballet and ballroom), hiking, painting, woodworking, traveling, and spending time with family. Wen’s approach emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to create financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals.

Stephanie Wooldridge is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and treasurer for the Garner Fine Arts Academy PTA, managing budgeting and financial reporting for the nonprofit. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Autumn Broussard is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James and Washington & Associates, LLC. Her background also includes positions outside the financial industry and roles at Texas State University and Lamar University. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Don Marable is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Jackson Hale is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2024. He focuses on creating customized financial experiences for families in and around Fort Worth, providing education, resources, and guidance to support their financial goals. Jackson's professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab & Co. At Fidelity, he progressed from Financial Consultant I to Financial Consultant. His tenure at Charles Schwab & Co spanned from 2019 to 2024, where he served as Financial Consultant Academy participant, Investment Consultant, and Vice President-Financial Consultant. Outside of his professional work, Jackson enjoys family activities, football, hiking, parenthood, running, and skiing.

Braden Givens is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at several firms including The Rudd Company, Llc and Advisor Resource Council. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and various managed account solutions utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party platforms.

Peter Reaka is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a one-third owner of a real estate business in South Padre Island, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.