Ryan Majors is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates ReadyCare Wellness LLC, a business focused on online retail sales of surgical recovery kits. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other organizations.

Whitney King is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Whitney worked in various service and retail roles including at Starbucks and Wingstop. 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.

John Mcmanus is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab for seven years before joining Fidelity in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct systematic model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Emma Woods is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, she worked at Lululemon and several retail companies including Target and Nordstrom. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC 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 to develop diversified model portfolios.

Leah Mead is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various capacities at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2024. Prior to that, she was employed at Avantax and HealthEquity. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Valet Living, a service focused on trash and recycling collection. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

John Parker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products, serving clients through a network of more than 3,700 advisors.

Naomi Rhodes is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Rhodes holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Rowlett, TX. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Alex Permenter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pantego, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He 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 offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Blanchflower is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Schwab, and Fidelity in various advisory and brokerage roles since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, combining brokerage, custody, and advisory services. Schwab's client model features mostly non-discretionary relationships supported by multi-asset model portfolios and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Samuel Perry is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. and Sanctuary Advisors, LLC. He is currently based in Fort Worth, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Beasley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments since 2020 and prior positions in diverse fields such as education and retail. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is notable for its regulatory registrations and advisory roles to registered investment companies.

Alexander Stahl is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX. He has been with Merrill since 2025 and previously held positions at PNC Bank and worked in various roles outside the financial industry, including at local cafes and educational institutions. 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 diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Marcus Waller is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Fidelity Investments and Chase Bank. His background also includes a brief period at Petco. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it serves clients through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Danh Tran is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a non-agent real estate investment property. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed account services, combining non-discretionary advisory models with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

Alexei Nechiporenko is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at First Watch and UPS before joining Fidelity. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Jennifer Baumann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Breanna Burke is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Nicholas Davila is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked at Blaies & Hightower, LLP, Hiley Subaru, and Burford & Ryburn, LLP. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying heavily on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Ric Edgmon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Ryan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2023, he worked at TD Waterhouse Investor Services, Inc. and Ameritrade Inc. from 2006 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Group Therapy, LLC, which operates a rental service not related to real estate. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.