Marcelo Castaneda is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2011. Outside of financial services, he is an ambassador for Chorus Pickleball, a company involved in marketing and sales of pickleball equipment. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm is known for its large client base, integrated service structure, and multi-asset model portfolios with strategic and tactical asset allocation.

Amanda Schrama is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at New York Life Investments, Nuveen Asset Management, Nuveen Securities, Deutsche Asset Distributors, and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jesus Saenz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he engages clients in financial planning conversations and works collaboratively to develop strategies that align with their future goals. His approach focuses on helping clients build, preserve, and transition wealth through comprehensive financial plans. Prior to his current role, Jesus held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2024, Relationship Manager in 2022, and Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2016 to 2021. This experience has contributed to his expertise in financial planning and client relationship management.

Deana Butler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at several firms, including Charles R. Green & Associates and SagePoint Financial. Butler also serves as Vice President of Operations at Charles R. Green & Associates, where she oversees client account maintenance and operational functions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Carla Barron is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a vacation rental property in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. 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 incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Thane is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and is a past president of the Board of Trustees for Metroport Meals on Wheels. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Edgar Espitia is a Planning Consultant who works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique goals and values. He focuses on building meaningful and lasting relationships to provide guidance suited to each stage of their financial journey. Edgar's approach aims to empower clients with clarity and confidence in their financial planning. Prior to his current role, Edgar gained experience at Fidelity Investments, where he served as an Investment Solutions Representative from 2023 to 2024 and as a Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. These positions provided him with a foundation in investment solutions and client relationship management.

Clint Spradlin is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2009. He has been with Fidelity for 16 years, focusing on partnering with clients and their families to create investment and financial plans aimed at helping them pursue their goals. Prior to his career in financial services, Clint served five years in the Marine Corps, where he was a presidential guard at the White House under President George W. Bush. Clint holds an Arkansas Insurance License and brings a disciplined approach to his financial consulting, drawing on his military background. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he is engaged in family activities and enjoys fishing, golf, and reflecting on his military service. Parenthood is also a significant part of his personal life.

Vicki Russell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has over 27 years of tenure with Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kasey Buckner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and has been affiliated with Granite Financial since 2000. Buckner also serves as Vice President of Granite Benefits Inc., a corporation that markets and sells fixed insurance products. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Hillery Emms is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2013. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The team customizes strategies using a mix of in-house and third-party managers, offering a range of traditional and non-traditional investment approaches.

Robert Venable is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked in various capacities within Fidelity since 1999. His current roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with distinctive involvement in commodity pool operations and the use of AI-driven research methods.

Tyler Grant is an advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He began his career in the financial industry in 2023 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience working with BeeHive Homes of McKinney and previously worked in the food service and education sectors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Stanley Schiewe is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at multiple firms including Northern Lights Distributors, Avantax, and Roadmap Wealth Management, where he continues to provide financial advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Lydia Smith is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she has served as a Senior Account Associate at Nolan Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including legacy transition programs.

Joshua Paigen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. 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 and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kerry Knox is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he holds the title of Senior Vice President. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1999 following an 11-year career as a professional baseball player. Kerry brings a disciplined approach to financial advising, focusing on understanding each client's individual needs, concerns, and priorities. He specializes in personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Kerry holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University, where he also played baseball for four years. In addition to his professional role, Kerry is involved in his community through volunteering with the Tara Sawyer Foundation. His personal interests include golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Julius Dargai is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Fort Worth, Texas. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014 and is also associated with Legacy Protection Assurance, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Fort Worth Sister Cities International, including a chair position for Budapest, Hungary, and is involved with Sister Cities International and the Business Transitions Summit as a board member. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Dustin Alexander is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to his current role, where he has been since 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with options for both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Dade Lyons is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, the Credit Union of Texas, and Eskimo Hut. Lyons also has experience working in educational and recreational settings such as the University of North Texas, Frassati Catholic High School, and The Woodlands Country Club. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed by internal and third-party managers.