Layla Adams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has a background in wealth management and financial analysis, with prior experience as a Wealth Advisor at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. from 2021 to 2023 and as a Portfolio Analyst at True North Advisors between 2020 and 2021. Her career also includes positions in trading and client service roles within the financial sector. Ms. Adams holds a California Insurance License, enabling her to provide insurance-related financial advice. She began her career in the financial industry in 2016 as a Bank Teller at Fort Worth Community Credit Union and has since built experience across various facets of finance. Outside of her professional work, Layla engages in activities such as comedy, reading, and running.

Daniel Bryant is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Charles Schwab and held roles at The University of Texas and TG Online LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Andrew Haag is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 16 years before joining Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in music as a vocalist and rhythm guitarist in a band and engages in research and development with Treasure Tank Productions LLC. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its integrated wealth management platform.

Jordan Francis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Dallas Behavioral Healthcare. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Jordan Ashton Properties LLC, a real estate business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Kenneth Harris Jr. is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016 and also works with Charles Schwab Trust Bank since 2024. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is known for its scale, integrated service model, and combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Gregory Travitz is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at TD Waterhouse Investor Services and Ameritrade before joining Charles Schwab in 2021. 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 client relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Melissa Weeks Billeg is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Fidelity Investments, Capital One Investing, and First Command Financial Planning. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Nikolas Pineider is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Avantax and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is an associate at Pineider, Ford & Associates PLLC, an accounting firm where he is involved in tax compliance, planning, and firm modernization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser serving individual, employer, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Sydney Varnado is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, Varnado worked at Trellly Group and operated Syd V's Shop, a consumer products distribution business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Eric Nease is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company, USAA Financial Advisors, and Wells Fargo. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Ngo is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Capital Group and American Funds. Ngo serves as a board member for the Hope Women Empowerment Organization and provides oversight and administrative support for a technology platform called WealthTip. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Taylor Lynch is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at notable firms including Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Lauren Faris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Best Buy for six years before joining Fidelity in 2022. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund management, and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Adaryl Davis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022, previously serving at TD Ameritrade from 2012 to 2024. 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 advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and comprehensive due diligence on alternative investments.

Dakota Soward is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dakota worked at Rodd & Gunn, Tommy Bahama, Adidas, and Pei Wei in various roles. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Catherine Van Hoecke is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She focuses on helping executives work towards their lifetime financial goals through benefits review, equity compensation, and wealth planning. Catherine emphasizes simplicity and ease of implementation in her approach, leveraging Fidelity resources to support her clients effectively. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, holding various roles including Benefits & Planning Consultant for Executive Services and Workplace Financial Consultant. Prior to Fidelity, Catherine worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2013 to 2015. She holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional work, Catherine has interests in food, golf, scuba diving, tennis, traveling, and volunteering.

Skylar Andrus is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, Skylar worked in various roles including technology staffing at Randstad Technologies and healthcare at AMN Healthcare. Outside of finance, Skylar provides cat sitting services as an independent contractor for Meowtel. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on combining fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ryan Stepp is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2022 and previously spent six to seven years with TD Ameritrade entities. Prior to his financial career, he was involved with The Bedford Farmers Market for six years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Walter Burroughs is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with various branches of Fidelity since 2013, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver systematic model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brianne Moreno is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at PennyMace Loan Services and Credit Union of Texas. Outside of finance, she has experience with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and in modeling. Fidelity's affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of investment products.