Paola Pacheco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo affiliates since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Rowlett, Texas. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes both discretionary and non-discretionary services, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Jairo Sotelo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Merrill, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan, before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a proprietary investment process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a diversified set of funds and ETFs.

Clinton Elledge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at TD Ameritrade and has a diverse background including roles in media and education. Outside of finance, he serves on the board of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals and has acting credits with occasional royalties from Showtime, Amazon Studios, and voice work for VOXX Studios. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies and asset management, supported by a centralized consulting team delivering tailored recommendation reports.

Di Cournan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Di worked at UBS Financial Services, Charles Schwab & Co., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services directly to individuals as well as through employer-based corporate financial planning agreements.

Emily Silva is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2012 in various roles. Her experience at Fidelity includes positions as a Brokerage Services professional, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Senior Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Emily collaborates with individuals and families to develop tailored financial plans aimed at delivering peace of mind. She focuses on educating clients about their options to support impactful financial decisions and emphasizes partnerships in her client relationships. Emily is an alumna of Texas Christian University (TCU) and considers Fort Worth her home.

Kristopher Beaulieu is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He is the principal owner of Clarity Financial Group, where he acts as a senior financial planner. Beaulieu also serves as the finance chair on the board of the Texas Civil Rights Project. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Lourdes Camacho is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. She has also worked in academic and retail environments, including the University of North Texas and Sam’s Club. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Daniel Riecker is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Waddell & Reed, with over six years at Cambridge Investment Research firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Ava Tanner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at Snow Garrett Williams and has experience outside finance with Athletic Performance Volleyball and Truly Trendy Boutique. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Ghazala Ahmed is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA starting in 2016. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Stephen Pfeffer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1995 after earning a finance degree from Texas A&M University. Stephen holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Retirement Benefits Consultant, a special internal title for advisors focusing on Corporate and Institutional retirement plans. He is recognized as a frequent speaker on investment planning and employer sponsored retirement plans. Stephen takes a comprehensive approach to managing wealth, focusing on listening to his clients' needs and developing strategies tailored to their goals. His areas of expertise include Corporate Executive Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Personal Retirement Planning, Investment Consulting for Defined Contribution Plans, and Special Needs Planning Strategies among others. Active in the Fort Worth community, Stephen has served as President of Trinity Habitat for Humanity and as President of the Fort Worth/Tarrant County Texas A&M Club. He and his wife, Mary, have three children and are members of Christ Chapel Bible Church. They have been residents of Fort Worth since 1995.

Joseph Burwell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in catering through Manifesto BBQ and owns a local podcast called The Do Better Podcast based in Granbury, TX. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Sozio is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities, with a non-discretionary approach supported by extensive research and affiliate networks.

Jeffrey Moore is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Burleson, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in horse racing. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Amanda Shook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Paul Ray is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC based in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2023, he worked at Phillips Ray Capital Management, Inc. for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in a real estate partnership owning a building in Fort Worth. 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 institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Christian Shveyda is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, he worked at Hancock Whitney Bank from 2019 to 2023 and has additional work history outside the financial industry. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kelly Biederman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he was involved with the Santa Barbara Youth Music Academy for two years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, to support its financial planning process.

Geoffrey Browning is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the oil and gas sector and managed mineral investments through several entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Adan Becerra is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and has held various roles in different industries including education and insurance. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.