Joel Travis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011 and has worked specifically with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Austin Flachbart is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Edward Jones. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Keith Wiley is a CFA® charterholder with over 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, where he has worked since 2017. Wiley also serves on the Texas Tech University Investment Resource Council, supporting the stewardship and communication of the university system’s investment program. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a focus on eligible strategies and incorporates ESG criteria.

Matthew Mitchell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2014 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates businesses related to residential gutters and irrigation systems. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Toni Rose is a financial advisor with Stifel in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 license and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Cetera, CUNA Brokerage Services, and USAA Investment Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in equestrian and livestock-related businesses and participates in a local charity supporting agricultural students through livestock donations. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Craig Wall is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Wall is also associated with Bank of America, N.A., where he has worked since 2007. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Blake Stones is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a pilot for Continental Airlines. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages assets across multiple platforms and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with proprietary model strategies available under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Steven Kessler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Kasey Holifield is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Fort Worth, TX, and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Holifield worked with Eagle MT Saginaw ISD and Fort Stockton ISD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Smiley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he held various roles at Liberty University and Shadow Mountain Community Church. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Matthew Rodger is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in Education Planning, Small Business Strategies, and supporting clients in the Sports & Entertainment sectors. He focuses on assisting professionals undergoing job transitions, providing guidance on retirement assets, benefits, employer stock, and long-term financial plans. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Tech University System, where he was President of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Matthew holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise covers 401(k) rollover evaluations, IRA planning, retirement income strategies, concentrated stock position planning, benefits analysis, and comprehensive wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Matthew participates in the Mira Vista Country Club community. He is personally interested in activities such as camping, dancing, golfing, hunting, music, and skiing.

J Bryan Reece is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual 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 both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

John Towers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing 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 deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Zachary Scott is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of Raymond James since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages ZCS Wealth Management, where he serves as branch manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting, supported by advanced analytical tools, and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Dana Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, Dana worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA for over a decade. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Blake Spiller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cain Watters & Associates and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG eligibility criteria in its model asset allocations.

Paige Phillips is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently working at Cetera. She has previous experience with Quest Capital Management and supports lead advisors at Coble Cravens Investments and Insurance. Outside of financial advising, she owns and manages Arlington Storks & More, a sign rental business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

William Bailey is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Keller, TX, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions in various logistics and capital firms, including Syfan Logistics, Steam Logistics, Apex Capital, EGW Logistics, IXT LLC, and Watco Logistics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Sharon Redmond is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a part-time short-term rental property in Fort Worth. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Roxanna Rodriguez Calabrese is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has been with Wells Fargo in various roles since 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.