Arielle Oliver is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, she worked in education with FWISD and HISD for over a decade. She also serves as a Notary Public in the State of Texas. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary portfolio management.

Ryan Groce is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various wealth management and investment roles for 14 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, including ESG criteria, and leverages derivatives and commodities capabilities uncommon among institutional advisory programs.

Cal Crabtree is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked at Sprint Energy Services, LLC, and US Ecology Inc. He has three years of experience specifically with Equitable. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Robert Kight is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously held roles at Cleros Wealth Partners, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He serves as Treasurer for Hillside Community Church. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Ashley Bloom is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Colleyville, TX, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, she served in the Texas Army National Guard from 1998 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Gentry is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Tegna Media and was involved with Sagamore Baptist Church, where he serves as an audio technician. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and access to separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ethan Wehrman is an advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2026 and brings experience from previous positions at Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Bank, City Bank, and Prosperity Bank. Outside of finance, he has worked in the food service industry, including roles at Nothing Bundt Cakes and Double Daves Pizza. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, leveraging research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies and retirement plan consulting.

Lori Gust is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been associated with J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliated entities in various roles since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Bella Arte, a business where she photographs and sells still life photos directly to individuals. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Sidney Crose is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2003 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Jeffrey Rasco is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2025 and also operates several business ventures including a tax preparation and accounting firm, as well as serving on the board of directors for a local nonprofit that supports charitable causes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program options and custodial relationships.

Pierre Beasley is a Series 66–licensed advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at RSM US LLP and worked at Dallas Baptist University. He has also worked for Uber/UberEats and Topgolf. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory programs and fiduciary tools, providing access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Latroy Higgins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc., Morgan Stanley, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Higgins is based in Fort Worth, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Emily Boydston is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Fort Worth, Texas. Since joining Merrill Lynch after graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in 2008, she has worked to help clients pursue their personal financial goals. Emily manages personalized and defined investment strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Emily holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation, and other professional credentials including the Personal Investment Advisor and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor designations. Her areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning and income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and women and wealth. Outside of her professional role, Emily lives in Fort Worth with her husband, daughters, and two rescue dogs. She is active in her community and participates in organizations such as the Fort Worth/Tarrant County A&M Club, the Junior Woman's Club of Fort Worth, Ridglea Country Club, and the United Community Centers. Emily has served on the House and Entertainment Committee at her country club and has held leadership roles in local community groups.

Ryan Hornick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cetera since 2019 and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services from 2016 to 2019. Hornick holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Fort Worth, TX. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Larry Robinson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Desoto, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018 and has been affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm's advisory process blends quantitative screening and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to capital markets, serving clients who retain final decision-making authority.

Calvin Reid is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and has operated a pressure washing business, Reid Pressure Washing, which he continues to own. 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 a range of model‑based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

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.

Jack Partovi is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he held various roles including positions at Mercor Intelligence, Northwestern Mutual, and Coldstream Capital, as well as multiple engagements with Santa Clara University. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm offers a broad platform including fiduciary financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services, with a unique combination of institutional trading and wealth management capabilities.