Corban Alkhayer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-supported recommendations focused on income sources, tax-smart withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Preston Pavlat is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, UBS Financial Services, First Command Financial Services, and Fidelity Investments. He is based in Fort Worth, Texas. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Rachel Berardi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in independent insurance brokering and is an employee of BEEZ3 LLC, where she manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Mercer III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Maci Geltmeier is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized financial planning services with a focus on areas such as divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Maci holds a Bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University and a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She also holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her background includes five years as an NCAA Division I student-athlete, contributing to her work ethic and discipline. Outside of her professional work, Maci is interested in adventure sports, biking, golfing, hiking, music, running, soccer, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga. She aims to build lasting relationships with her clients and help them feel confident about their financial future.

Peter Philpott is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Fort Worth, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Kleinheinz Capital Partners and Pegasus Resources. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with capabilities ranging from traditional equity and fixed-income strategies to more complex and non-traditional investments.

Paul West is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Amberton University, the University of Texas at Dallas, Centerville Road Animal Clinic, and Richland Community College. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from its Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Brock Mitzel is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jerry Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, Edward Jones, and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in cattle sales through a separate business. 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 access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Sydney Mc Kie is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. Sydney holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based, holistic planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning as a standalone service or combined with managed accounts through its “WealthPlan” option.

Bryan Montenegro is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he held positions at Uber, multiple dining establishments, and the University of Texas at Arlington. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Brian Curtis is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX. He previously spent a decade at Edward Jones. Outside of his financial advisory role, Curtis plays guitar and serves as lead singer in a local bluegrass band. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants through a broad network of advisors. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Alexander Armstrong is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for The Armstrong Foundation, a private educational foundation, and is involved in local nonprofit organizations including Lena Pope Home and BeHuman Kindness. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Nicholas Wolfe is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Extra Space Storage. Outside of finance, he is an author of speculative fiction. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Jordan Hampton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2022 and previously worked at Nolan Catholic High School for five years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Cooper Krudwig is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2026, following prior experience at 49 Financial and Hub International. Outside of finance, he has experience in small business operations and community sports involvement. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm serves clients on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Brooks Danley is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of New Day Services and Covenant Classical School, and is an equity owner and franchise advisor for Beez3 LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Danijela Markovic is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with over five years of experience in the financial industry. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, nA, BoBeau, Cherry Circle Room, Sunset Island, and the University of Philology and Arts. 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. The firm’s approach 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.

Saranya Duraisamy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Cottonwood Financial, First Convenience Bank, and Tamilnadu Grama Bank. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from its own Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to guide investment decisions.

Heidi Knight is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2026. Her career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, INC., as well as operating her own firm, Knight Financial Services, since 1995. In addition to financial advising, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.