Kerry Davies is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1996. 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, and institutional investors.

Dustin Ater is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a broader range of financial product options than many large institutional advisors.

Johnathan Beavers is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and accumulating three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Verizon, Best Buy, Exeter Finance LLC, Portfolio Recovery Associates, and Walmart. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 with multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Mary Brammer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Amanda Hightower is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with multiple firms including Hightower Insurance Group LLC, which she owns and operates, focusing on property and casualty insurance and Medicare supplement products. She also works as an independent contractor at FFEC Wealth Partners, selling variable life and annuity products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and financial planning services, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Emily Stroud is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC. Stroud has operated her own firm, Stroud Financial Management, Inc., since 2005. She is also an author of the book *Faithful Finance* and hosts a streaming TV show titled *Faithful Finance, Live*. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Gary Hibbett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hurst, Texas, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Fatima Romo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. Fatima earned her High School Diploma from Grand Prairie High School. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Arthur Nicodemus III is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2025, and previously worked for Madison Avenue Securities, Inc. for 16 years. Nicodemus also operates as an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jordan Lenderman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at AXA Advisors and has experience in roles at Postmates, DoorDash, and the Walton College of Business. He is also the owner of Jordan Lenderman LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Tieg Bryan is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Weatherford, TX. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and multiple Ameriprise entities. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Jacques Lescoat is a financial professional at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC and Porter Morgan and Associates Wealth Management since 2014. He also holds a role at Porter Morgan and Associates Wealth Management, operating as a financial professional. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals across wealth levels, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Brandon Brinkman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., with a substantial portion of his career spent at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Natalie Soto is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to her current role, she spent seven years at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC. 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 combines research from its investment institute with modern portfolio theory to offer both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jacob Mallison is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leveraging the global resources of Merrill to provide comprehensive wealth management services. Since joining Merrill in 2017, he has focused on serving corporate executives and their families, helping them integrate corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans into long-term financial strategies. Jacob has five years of experience in the financial services industry and specializes in education planning, employee benefits planning, managing new wealth, special needs planning strategies, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Texas A&M University System, graduating in 2018, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of several professional organizations including the Corps of Cadets Association, Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth, and Ross Volunteer Association. Outside of work, Jacob is involved with Paradox Church and enjoys camping, football, running, traveling, and volleyball.

Aubrey Edgington is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016 and previously worked at Darden-Eddie V's Prime Seafood. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frances Peeples is a financial advisor with Stifel in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill for 25 years before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. in 2019. Peeples is also a commissioned Notary Public. Stifel serves individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and third-party adviser recommendations. The firm’s investment guidance relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, with services tailored to client discretion and needs.

Joshua Biering is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he worked six years with JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for the nonprofit organization Folds of Honor North Texas. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Ana Ban is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Based in Fort Worth, TX, she has spent the majority of her career at this firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Keith Young is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked seven years at Edward Jones and has held roles at multiple firms including Benham Corp, Connie Benham, Waddell and Reed, and ROE Outfitters. He also served four years in the Oregon Army National Guard. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options, supported by technology tools and a broad platform that includes insurance and banking partnerships.