Mitchell Nelson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he contributes to client service, relationship management, and investment goal achievement as part of the Ryan & Associates team. He specializes in education planning, family wealth management strategies, defined benefit and contribution plan services, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management. He holds the Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, as well as the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Mitchell earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Colorado State University in 2009. Prior to joining Merrill in June 2015, he served five years as an artillery officer in the United States Marine Corps. His military experience has influenced his approach to client care and leadership. Mitchell also has a background in retail and automotive industries, where he developed management skills and client relationships. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mitchell is involved in supporting youth sports and serves on local boards focused on youth development. He resides in Brock with his wife Laura and their two sons, Jaxon and Hayes. His personal interests include camping, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, ice hockey, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Kaden Millard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at 49 Financial and has experience outside finance, including two years at Mamaka Bowls. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, customized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Austin Barr is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs and served six years in the U.S. Army. Barr is also a board member and Chair of the Finance Committee at Catholic Charities Fort Worth, a nonprofit organization. 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 to inform its recommendations.

Ariel Canales is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025, he was affiliated with Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors for six years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that includes quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework.

Corwyn Yeske is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2023 and is also involved as a network field technician at CSN LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, brokerage services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Deacon Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Empower Advisory Group, LLC and Empower Financial Services, Inc., and earlier held roles at Heritage Pool Supplies and Strategic Financial Partners. Outside of his financial career, he is the owner of a lawn service and maintenance business, Patterson Lawn & Land Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors, offering a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kerri Connellan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2015. 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 and estate strategies, supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Courtney Hurt is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2025, she worked at Stifel, Merrill, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in equestrian activities, owning and showing cutting horses with the National Cutting Horse Association. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to deliver customized advice.

Carlos Menicucci is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Merrill, Bank of America, TD Ameritrade, and the U.S. Department of Justice. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment approaches.

Kayla Hunt is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Anthony Kemp is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2017. Kemp is based in Denton, TX. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brandy Monasco is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a content creation business on TikTok and YouTube, where she shares videos of her animals and DIY projects. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Corban Alkhayer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-supported recommendations focused on income sources, tax-smart withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Preston Pavlat is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, UBS Financial Services, First Command Financial Services, and Fidelity Investments. He is based in Fort Worth, Texas. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Rachel Couch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, with 10 years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. She has worked at various Ameriprise entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in independent insurance brokering and is employed by BEEZ3 LLC, an investment-related business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning and annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Mercer III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Maci Geltmeier is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized financial planning services with a focus on areas such as divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Maci holds a Bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University and a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She also holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her background includes five years as an NCAA Division I student-athlete, contributing to her work ethic and discipline. Outside of her professional work, Maci is interested in adventure sports, biking, golfing, hiking, music, running, soccer, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga. She aims to build lasting relationships with her clients and help them feel confident about their financial future.

Peter Philpott is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Fort Worth, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Kleinheinz Capital Partners and Pegasus Resources. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with capabilities ranging from traditional equity and fixed-income strategies to more complex and non-traditional investments.

Paul West is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Amberton University, and Richland Community College. 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, utilizing research and analytics along with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Jerry Williams is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a cattle business in Decatur, TX. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.