Dylan Beard is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, N.A. He is based in Fort Worth, TX. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Neil is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining Raymond James in 2021. Outside of advisory work, he manages FlynnRyder, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Shannon Norris is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. Norris began their financial services career in 2026 and has prior work experience at JP Morgan Chase and in education and safety roles. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Danielle Schlech is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Hurst, TX. She has been with Ameriprise since 2018, following earlier roles at ProEquities, Inc. and Copelin Financial Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Ian Tomkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes five years each at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and UBS Financial Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

James Stone is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in January 2025, bringing over two decades of experience from the mortgage industry. He works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs, providing ongoing advice and adapting strategies as clients' situations change. James holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust and integrity, aiming to help clients manage competing financial priorities effectively. Outside of his professional role, James resides in Fort Worth with his wife Jackie, their daughter, and their two dogs. He is interested in antiquing, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Ellen Timberlake is a CFP® certificant with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, Timberlake owns Timberlake Sales & Marketing, where she serves as a consultant and speaker for non-securities-related events, and operates a gift wrapping consulting business associated with 3M Scotch Brand. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on portfolio construction using firm-provided tools, multiple advisory platforms, and access to third-party money managers.

Ana Paulino is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Avantax, and Wilshire Consultants. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a Client Services Manager at Wilshire Consultants, where she manages operational functions and supports client service activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Randall Sloan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Thrivent. Sloan is also associated with Thirteen Twenty-Two Advisors, a DBA linked to his LPL business activities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary approach. The firm utilizes quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Thomas Decker Jr. is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services and Space Coast Credit Union. Outside of finance, he is involved with Drengr Axe Throwing in Bedford, TX. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment programs and utilizes technology and research tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Sarah Young is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fsc Securities Corporation for 14 years. Young serves as secretary for Arlington New Beginnings, a nonprofit focused on low-income housing for the elderly. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Althea Washington is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cedar Hill, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Frost Bank for seven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Eduardo Uresti is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Chase. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Carr is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an associate planner at Cadent Capital LLC, where he supports practice management and trading activities. 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 planning and supports municipal and public finance work through unique advisory arrangements.

Shanna Crunk is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a retail business, Tru Moon LLC, and participates in mental health peer support activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning using a written Recommendation Report and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized service team and proprietary investment research.

Johnny Tran is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with executives to help them understand their employer benefits and develop solidified plans to work towards their financial goals. He employs a consultative approach to empower clients to feel confident in their plans and to build strong relationships with Fidelity. Johnny has worked as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025, gaining experience in planning and consulting within the workplace benefits sector. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Johnny has interests in fitness, food, football, music, and traveling.

Donald Reynolds is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 49 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and RBC Capital Markets. 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 vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Audrey Hogan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked in various roles within the physical therapy and health services fields. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Delilah Taylor is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity in various capacities since 2009, including roles with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, often delegating day-to-day management to sub-advisers.

Jonah Walder is an advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held various roles including positions at Texas Roadhouse, Chipotle, and Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.