Andrew Cronk is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and its related entities since 2015 and previously at TD Ameritrade. He serves on the board of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, contributing to business-related discussions in the local community. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing systems.

Claudia Kindred is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. In this capacity, she collaborates with clients and the wealth management team to develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at helping clients achieve their financial goals. Prior to her current position, Claudia served as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2026. She holds an Arkansas Insurance License, enabling her to provide expertise in insurance-related financial planning. Beyond her professional endeavors, Claudia's personal interests include beach activities, fitness, parenthood, and traveling.

Jarret Sedlacek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Securities, BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, and Compass Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Ducky's Trading, LLC, a business focused on the resale of trading cards. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

Bryan Vaughn is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2026 and previously spent 20 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, supported by internal research and portfolio strategies that incorporate tax management and direct indexing.

Jason Dugan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Westlake, Texas, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Oklahoma Locker Room, A&A Marketing, and the University of Oklahoma. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs and serves a diverse client base, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Robert Holman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft Worth, TX, where he has worked since 2004. He has 21 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he has mineral interests associated with entities including BKV North Texas, Vantage Energy, and XTO Energy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Fares Gebremichael is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2019. Prior to his finance career, he held positions at the University of Texas at Arlington Central Library and in retail roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and managed funds.

Ralston Billiot is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their goals and family needs. He focuses on creating plans that evolve over time to reflect clients' changing situations. Prior to his current position, Ralston served as a Planning Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Redwood Financial between 2019 and 2020. He holds an insurance license in Arkansas (AR Insurance License). Outside of his professional work, Ralston has interests that include the beach, football, golf, museums, and parenthood.

Matthew Hayes is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Osaic Wealth since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Hayes is involved in fundraising activities for the Autism Treatment Center of Dallas and serves as treasurer for the SK Willow Ridge Estates Homeowners Association. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a wide network of advisors and platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and emphasizes portfolio construction using asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing.

Jill Earley is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having seven years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity and its related entities since 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction, including the use of algorithmic methods and AI, to deliver model portfolios and manage a variety of fund structures.

Bradley Heller is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Edward Jones and has held various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Amazon and teaching at Kingwood High School. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and advisory solutions that integrate fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic techniques.

Aaron Soderstrom is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Omega Squared Capital Management, through which he writes an investment newsletter, and serves as Chief Investment Strategist at Omega Squared Insights, focusing on macroeconomic indicator development and related research. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment options through multiple platform arrangements and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.

Zachery Moreau is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2019 and held previous roles at Veritude, TD Ameritrade, and Power Home Remodel. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing a range of investment vehicles and employing oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

Kevin Howard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life and NYLIFE Securities, with a decade of experience at Entertainment Partners. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm provides a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Carson Albright is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in agriculture as a sole proprietor, growing vegetables and raising livestock. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers division provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Alberto Hurtado is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Stuart Schultz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2000. With experience in the financial services industry dating back to 1998, Stuart focuses on creating tailored strategies for individuals, families, and businesses by closely aligning advice with their short- and long-term financial goals. His client services include college education planning, employee benefits planning, retirement income, portfolio management, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Stuart holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Texas Christian University and maintains the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in several professional and community organizations, including the College of Fine Arts Board of Visitors at TCU, St. Andrew Catholic Church, and The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Stuart and his wife Shannon reside in Fort Worth with their two sons and participate actively in local community efforts such as meal preparation for the homeless through Beautiful Feet Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, and Meals on Wheels.

Joseph Vigil is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Quest Capital Strategies Inc., as well as AT&T before entering the financial sector. Vigil has been with Ameriprise since 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

William Naramore Sr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and deacon at First Baptist Church of Dallas and is a trustee emeritus at John Brown University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving 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 a network of independent professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management and model-based strategies tailored to client objectives.

Kyle Whittemore is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, also maintaining a longstanding role at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2004. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial product options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.