Chad Stephens is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Dallas, TX, where he has worked since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and owns Starmont Wealth Management, LLC, an investment-related business based in Dallas. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

John Mc Vicker is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Parrelly is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management and a founding partner of the FP Group. He has over 16 years of experience serving high net worth clients, particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. His expertise includes managing sudden liquidity events, inheritance, divorce, and working closely with private company management teams. Prior to his current role, Michael spent 12 years at J.P. Morgan's Private Bank, where he gained experience in investment analysis, portfolio management, wealth planning, lending advice, and banking solutions. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business. He completed the educational component of the CFP® certification at the University of Texas and attended an Executive Education course at Wharton. He holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He lives in Dallas with his family and is involved in the Dallas Film Society and Storehouse of Collin County. His personal interests include travel, cinema, culinary experiences, and various adventure sports.

Todd Baird is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and is a part owner of several investment-related LLCs. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kristen Low is a financial advisor with Stifel in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Northern Trust. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Rachelle Wagner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Wagner co-owns Alarm Control Technicians, Inc., a non-investment related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services based on an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s service offerings include investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Grant McVeigh is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with individuals and families to create personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Grant provides guidance on a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, saving, and access to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America specialists. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Grant holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Grant earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, he maintains strong ties to the community. Outside of his professional work, Grant spends time with his family and friends, travels, attends Dallas sporting events, and supports the Texas Longhorns during football season. His approach focuses on understanding what matters to clients and their families to develop strategies that pursue their financial objectives.

Andrew Oconnell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Toby Bane is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for twelve years with Mansfield Independent School District. He also tutors students in science in Grand Prairie, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

James Watson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2017, he worked at BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and Bokf, Na from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Watson is a 50% owner of MVEMENT LLC, a CrossFit gym supporting coaches and staff, and MVEMENT RX LLC, a health spa addition to the gym. 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 approach 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.

Barry Pechenik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Prior to that, he was employed at Credit Suisse Securities and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Investment Committee of the Texas Exes Alumni Association, a charitable organization based in Austin, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through comprehensive financial and estate planning services.

Isabella Gough is a financial advisor at Merrill in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Bottomline, TreasuryXpress, and KMB Collection, as well as a period at The University of Mississippi. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Taylor Lambert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Lambert is involved in property management as the sole owner of a real estate business in San Jose, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Darryl Fenton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cedar Hill, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors.

Morgan Fleming is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both individual and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Sadie Scott is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. She has recently transitioned from roles in education, including four years at Dallas Baptist University and seven years at Sulphur Springs schools, to her current position at Raymond James since 2025. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools, supporting clients through its advisory programs and a broad network of affiliated advisors.

Francisco Macias is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of experience in the industry and previously worked in hospitality and home improvement sectors. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Santiago Apodaca III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and TDRS LLC, where he also serves as a consultant. In addition to his advisory work, he is active in insurance sales through various carriers associated with W&R Insurance Agencies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Garret Geist is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Cetera and American Airlines Federal Credit Union. Geist is also associated with Flagship Financial Group, a DBA for his LPL business activities. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Benjamin Pittman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Irving, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was employed at Edward Jones starting in 2022 and has previous work experience in the retail and service industries, including at In N Out Burger, where he was trained in all aspects of restaurant operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, with additional affiliated services such as mutual funds, trust services, and securities-based lending.