Deirdre Babcock is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and priorities. Her approach emphasizes flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions, supported by investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. Deirdre’s areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as wealth management for women. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Deirdre earned her bachelor's degree from Hofstra University. Outside of her professional role, Deirdre enjoys boating, golfing, ice hockey, and spending time with her family. She and her wife live in Manhasset with their young children and are active in the local community.

William Toomey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fred Alger & Company, ClearBridge Investments, BV Securities, and Legg Mason Investor Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides both proprietary and unaffiliated model strategies and supports multiple custody and platform arrangements with discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to client objectives.

Damon Heitland is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2011. Merrill, together with Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Breg Hughes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and various Morgan Stanley divisions since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that uses firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Judy Benyshek is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Benyshek also operates Judy Benyshek LLC, a support company used for business operations and tax reporting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Myranda Crawford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She previously worked for ten years at Mason Joseph LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Crawford Creek Quails, an agricultural business that raises and sells bobwhite quail to ranches and hunting operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2011, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jonathan Black is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the downtown Fort Worth, Texas office. He began his career in the investment industry in 2005 and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007. Jonathan's approach involves connecting all aspects of his clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals, focusing on wealth management planning and financial strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Studies from Texas Christian University and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jonathan's areas of expertise cover a range of services such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and services for endowments and non-profits. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Jonathan and his wife are active members of the Fort Worth community. He has served on the Board of Governors for the Fort Worth Club and on the Board of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. They dedicate time to various charitable organizations including the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth and are members of Doxology Church in Fort Worth, Texas.

Joshua Evers is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at the University of Texas at Dallas and was involved with Karate for Kids for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its roles as a commodity pool operator, advisor to registered investment companies, and developer of model portfolios incorporating algorithmic and AI-based methods.

Alexandria Secreast is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Prime Meridian Bank and prior positions at Fidelity Investments. She has also worked in education at Maclay School and attended Auburn University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, managing a diverse range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jared Escamilla is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Fisher Investments, Fidelity Investments, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Save A Shield Inc and BowKay Designs. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers customized asset-allocation advice and manager searches through a process that combines quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Robert Winter is a financial advisor with Stifel in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the North Texas Baseball Club, a nonprofit youth baseball organization. Stifel serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, institutional investors, and nonprofit organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Maximus Panday is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he works with clients to co-create and implement tailored, comprehensive plans aimed at progressing toward their financial goals. Maximus has held various positions within Fidelity Investments since 2013, including Investment Management Consultant II and Workplace Planning Consultant III. He holds insurance licenses for Arkansas and California.

Bernard Havey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years and at CVSHealth for eleven years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach involves a centralized team and proprietary tools to deliver customized recommendations within a defined investment framework.

Alexandria Hughes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2016 and was affiliated with Axa Advisors from 2016 to 2020. Outside of advising, she has activities as a property owner. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals—pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a broad network of investment adviser representatives and third-party managers.

Diana Sisk is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2013. She holds a Series 63 license and is a partner in BRD I Partnership, Ltd. located in Waco, Texas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC delivers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of portfolios including multi-manager structures and registered investment companies.

Cody Hambrick is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Meagan Laux is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 6 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and has concurrently worked as an independent consultant for Mary Kay, focusing on cosmetic sales. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and integrated portfolio management solutions.

Kianna Estacion is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles including positions at University of North Texas and work in the hospitality sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using systematic methodologies and quantitative analysis. The firm is notable for its advisory roles to registered investment companies, use of algorithmic research methods, and formal governance procedures.

Adrian Immel is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he helps individuals and families develop personalized financial planning strategies aimed at supporting their long-term goals. He focuses on wealth building, retirement planning, and managing investment risk through a disciplined, planning-first approach. Adrian has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant since 2025, Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2025, and Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. He offers appointment availability beyond traditional business hours to accommodate client needs.