Bryan Vaughn is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2026 and previously spent 20 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, supported by internal research and portfolio strategies that incorporate tax management and direct indexing.

Robert Holman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft Worth, TX, where he has worked since 2004. He has 21 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he has mineral interests associated with entities including BKV North Texas, Vantage Energy, and XTO Energy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Steven Bazaldua is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016, with a brief period of self-employment from 2019 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Frank Aswad is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Colleyville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a commercial property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Hayes is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Osaic Wealth since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Hayes is involved in fundraising activities for the Autism Treatment Center of Dallas and serves as treasurer for the SK Willow Ridge Estates Homeowners Association. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a wide network of advisors and platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and emphasizes portfolio construction using asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing.

Aaron Soderstrom is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Omega Squared Capital Management, through which he writes an investment newsletter, and serves as Chief Investment Strategist at Omega Squared Insights, focusing on macroeconomic indicator development and related research. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment options through multiple platform arrangements and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.

Andrew Norton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. Prior to his current roles, he was affiliated with Lincoln Wilson Gallery for nine years. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Alberto Hurtado is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. 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.

David Stentz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Bedford, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for three years and has served in various roles including community credit union and school district positions. Outside of finance, he is associated with RTC Holdings, Inc., which involves royalty interests. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and model portfolios, with services for both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Stuart Schultz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2000. With experience in the financial services industry dating back to 1998, Stuart focuses on creating tailored strategies for individuals, families, and businesses by closely aligning advice with their short- and long-term financial goals. His client services include college education planning, employee benefits planning, retirement income, portfolio management, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Stuart holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Texas Christian University and maintains the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in several professional and community organizations, including the College of Fine Arts Board of Visitors at TCU, St. Andrew Catholic Church, and The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Stuart and his wife Shannon reside in Fort Worth with their two sons and participate actively in local community efforts such as meal preparation for the homeless through Beautiful Feet Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, and Meals on Wheels.

Randy Mickey is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he partners with clients to develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, timelines, and risk profiles. His work involves providing guidance on investment strategies to support clients' long-term financial success. Randy has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having served in various roles including Relationship Manager, Investment Solutions Representative, Help Desk in Client Services, High Net Worth Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate since 2017. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in the insurance and financial services industry in roles such as Retirement Specialist, Insurance Agent, Regional Claims Director, and Claims Adjuster among others. Outside of his professional career, Randy enjoys golf and traveling.

Joseph Vigil is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Quest Capital Strategies Inc., as well as AT&T before entering the financial sector. Vigil has been with Ameriprise since 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

William Naramore Sr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and deacon at First Baptist Church of Dallas and is a trustee emeritus at John Brown University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including 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 professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management and model-based strategies tailored to client objectives.

Kevin Gravley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for five years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Gravley is involved with Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice through a collaborative, non-discretionary process focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stephen Sumner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Kyle Whittemore is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, also maintaining a longstanding role at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2004. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial product options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jennifer Monaco is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at Bank of America, N.A. from 2011 to 2018. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kevin Peveto is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011. He is based in Fort Worth, TX, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a family-owned ranch operation and serves as a trustee for his parents' investments. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with clients having the option to implement recommendations through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Reece Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Charles Schwab, Modis/Akkodis Inc, and Men's Wearhouse. 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, and institutional investors, utilizing both internal and third-party management approaches.

Steven Kleiber is a CFP® and PFS™ with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors among others. Kleiber is also a member manager of Kleiber and Associates CPAs PLLC, a tax and accounting firm, and serves on the fundraising committee for the Helmcamp Memorial Scholarship through the Cleburne Education Foundation. Additionally, he is the treasurer of the Arlington Rotary Foundation, which awards scholarships to high school seniors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to multiple third-party managers and model portfolios, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors.