Nathan Carpenter is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 54 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill, spanning over five decades. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies created by internal and third-party managers.

Bradley Hackler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and operates Hackler Wealth Management in Fort Worth, TX. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of 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, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors and managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Landon Cruse is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 credential and has eight years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. dating back to 2017, with prior experience at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 client relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment due diligence process.

Lina Luu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and BBVA Securities. 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 products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Aja Gross is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including PNC Investments, Merrill, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase. Gross is based in Fort Worth, TX. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Marc Vasquez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Pinnacle Bank, and First Financial Bank, along with positions in various other industries. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Joseph Di Gregorio is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including TD Ameritrade, Royal Alliance Associates, and Td Waterhouse. Outside of advising, he works as a guest services ambassador at sports and entertainment events. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and incorporates multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and order-routing arrangements.

Danay Hilliard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, she held roles at several firms including AAA Texas and Texans Credit Union. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ghinwa Ayass is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade Institutional, and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, she is a part owner of rental property managed by a third party. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive due diligence process for alternative investments.

Cameron Roa is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Black Knight Financial Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Ray Steward is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and also has a long-standing association with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management approaches and proprietary model strategies.

Luke Astle is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at The New Washington State Bank for three years. 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, supported by a centralized operational structure.

Dennis Venn is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Ft Worth, TX, holding 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, Venn is active as a drummer and also works as a life settlement broker and insurance agent specializing in fixed life, health, accident, and disability insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios with various securities, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kristopher Armijo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at The Dimension Group, Power Packaging, Barley And Board, and LSA Burger Co. He is based in Westlake, TX. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through comprehensive wealth advisory, managed accounts, and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by centralized custody and due diligence on alternative investments.

Richard Wurster is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Investment Management, Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Thomas Partners, and Windhaven Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Schwab Charitable Fund and is a member of the investment committees for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory programs and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm integrates investment guidance with custody, brokerage, and cash-sweep services across a large client base.

Trevor Dare is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, following prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes with firm-approved tools to support its financial advisory services.

Jessica Brightman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity since 2020. Prior to her financial career, she held positions in the hospitality industry and was employed at the University of Arkansas. Fidelity’s affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a variety of portfolios including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures and employs distinct approaches such as use of AI in research and formal governance procedures.

Annelise Gordon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017. Prior to her current role, she worked at Marriott Grand National and attended Auburn University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with notable involvement in registered investment companies and model portfolio delivery.

Clayton Hunter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having joined Schwab in 2025. His prior work history includes roles at Crate and Barrel and Goosehead Insurance, as well as periods focused on full-time education. 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. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and conducting due diligence on alternative investments.

Rachel Boyda is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for five years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.