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 at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at 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 proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of model portfolios, formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and application of AI and systematic methodologies in its investment approach.

Robert Holman is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he has mineral interests in energy companies based in Colorado and Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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 with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Keller, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Overridge Wealth Advisors, and Signator Investors, Inc. He is involved in fundraising activities for the Autism Treatment Center of Dallas and serves as treasurer for a local homeowners association. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs such as financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a broad affiliate network and scale from recent consolidation activities.

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 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wells Fargo Investments. He is the owner of Omega Squared Capital Management, where 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 individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through a large network of financial professionals, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base and offering a range of management platforms and proprietary model strategies.

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. He previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life, and spent ten years at Entertainment Partners. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Carson Albright is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2014. Outside of finance, he operates an agricultural business focused on growing vegetables and raising livestock. 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 proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and deliver model strategies through systematic methodologies.

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.

Randy Mickey is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he partners with clients to develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, timelines, and risk profiles. His work involves providing guidance on investment strategies to support clients' long-term financial success. Randy has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having served in various roles including Relationship Manager, Investment Solutions Representative, Help Desk in Client Services, High Net Worth Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate since 2017. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in the insurance and financial services industry in roles such as Retirement Specialist, Insurance Agent, Regional Claims Director, and Claims Adjuster among others. Outside of his professional career, Randy enjoys golf and traveling.

Joseph Vigil is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes six years at Edward Jones and a year at Quest Capital Strategies Inc, with earlier experience at AT&T. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach combines investment research and algorithmic tools to provide written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on reliable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Naramore Sr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Banc of America Investment Services, Quick & Reilly, and UBS Financial Services. 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 serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs across multiple platforms and custodians.

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.

Jennifer Monaco is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and earlier stints with Wells Fargo Clearing. She is a part-owner of CMJ, LLC and North Bench LLC, which are investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to guide its investment approach.