James Aghayere is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Chase Investment Services Corp. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Deanna Andrews is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grapevine, TX, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, she worked at Aon, plc and Higginbotham. She is also active as a choral scholar at Broadway Baptist Church. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendations and ongoing advice focused on reliable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michele Ewertz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Robinhood Asset Management, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools.

Joseph Way Sr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Andrew Meyer is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Fidelity Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options.

Armando Iglesias is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for five years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sara Zuniga is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hurst, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2018 and previously at Primerica Financial Services starting in 2017. Prior to her financial services career, she spent 13 years with United Independent School District. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily 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.

Daniel Green is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft Worth, TX, where he has worked since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. 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 programs, including managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Marty Ballesteros is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and has held advisory roles within the Cambridge organization since 2012. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, pension, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Michael Dao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a brief tenure at Cetera in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory program emphasizes non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Robert Neander is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and various Wells Fargo entities since 2005. 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 through more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Carlos Garfias is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2021. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked at Graybar Electric Company and spent time in academic settings. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marcus Mainord is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in STMJ LLC, a recreational real estate venture. 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 uses a centralized due diligence process and offers access to derivatives and commodities capabilities through its broader regulatory registrations.

Jeanna Cook Garcia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Grand Prairie, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and offering 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously was with Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2005 to 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative manager due diligence and focuses on customized asset allocation advice while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Hailey Thibodeaux is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at MMR Group, BBP Sales, and Posh Boutique. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Morgan Duvall is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Fort Worth, Texas. He is responsible for the wealth planning activities for his team and brings a background in Information & Operations Management from Texas A&M University. Morgan transitioned to financial advising after starting his career in supply chain management consulting, joining Merrill Lynch in 2014. Morgan earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation in 2016 and holds additional credentials including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as women and wealth. Outside of his professional work, Morgan enjoys adventure sports, baseball, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, and spending time with his family. He is involved in community organizations such as Christ Chapel Bible Church, Ducks Unlimited, and Westside Little League.

Marcelo Castaneda is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2011. Outside of financial services, he is an ambassador for Chorus Pickleball, a company involved in marketing and sales of pickleball equipment. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm is known for its large client base, integrated service structure, and multi-asset model portfolios with strategic and tactical asset allocation.

Amanda Schrama is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at New York Life Investments, Nuveen Asset Management, Nuveen Securities, Deutsche Asset Distributors, and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment 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.

Jesus Saenz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he engages clients in financial planning conversations and works collaboratively to develop strategies that align with their future goals. His approach focuses on helping clients build, preserve, and transition wealth through comprehensive financial plans. Prior to his current role, Jesus held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2024, Relationship Manager in 2022, and Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2016 to 2021. This experience has contributed to his expertise in financial planning and client relationship management.

Deana Butler is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms, including SagePoint Financial and Charles R. Green & Associates, where she also serves as Vice President of Operations. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.