Vanessa Avila is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. for 14 years before joining Sanctuary Advisors in 2025. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports its network of over 400 independent advisors through various portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing multiple analytical approaches and offering both onshore and offshore solutions.

Mohammad Arien is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including PNC Wealth Management, Citigroup Global Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, including model and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Alex Mathern is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2011. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with substantial assets, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Jason Tobias is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Nylife Securities LLC and Mogul Wealth Strategies. He operates under the DBA name Tri Wealth, LLC to service insurance and financial product clients. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client goals, managing a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Eric Tones is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, and Fidelity Investments. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab–referred clients, using proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations.

Audra Ross is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya, she worked for seven years at Children's Medical Center of Plano. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of representatives, utilizing a combination of in-house and external strategists, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools.

Christopher Fisher II is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., where he has been since 2021, and has prior experience with Charles Schwab, Bank of America, and Merrill. Fisher holds the Series 66 designation. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance, operating on a large scale with over $218 billion enrolled in the program.

David Sims is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. His career includes roles at Principal Securities Incorporated and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2013, as well as prior experience with USAA Financial Planning Services and LPL Financial LLC. He is the owner of Ten Talents Wealth Management, a separate business entity. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through distinct advisory and promoter arrangements.

Aaron Day is a financial advisor at Corient with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Capital Advisors, Inc. and TIAA Wealth Management. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and specialized offerings through affiliates.

Shawna Rusk is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2019 and previously at Stratford Consulting and Think Finance. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $295.6 billion in assets and employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Mohamed Doumbia is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory. His background includes roles at Charles Schwab and Co., TD Ameritrade, and previous entrepreneurial involvement with Clout Enterprises and Future Soccer. He also owns and manages a business called DML Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools to offer tailored guidance, executing trades only with client authorization.

Jonathan Doshier is a financial advisor at Farther with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management and TD Ameritrade. Farther provides discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary models, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of asset classes supported by AI tools.

David Reynolds is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2024, with prior experience at PNC Private Bank from 2015 to 2024. He is based in Dallas, TX. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, focusing on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and employs a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, separate accounts, and direct indexing.

Martin Ezelle is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Forge & Link Financial Group, LLC, Mogul Wealth Strategies LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company, among others. Outside of finance, he has an independent acting career in television, film, and theater. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and emphasizes tailoring recommendations according to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Michael Mc Lellan is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group based in Frisco, TX. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Inc., Fisher Investments, and USAA Financial Advisors, among others. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in their financial planning approach.

Michael Myers is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. His career includes 12 years at TD Ameritrade and more recent roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools. The firm focuses on tailored recommendations with trades executed only upon client authorization and employs formal compliance measures alongside its affiliation with Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC.

Jacob Lyle is a financial advisor at Corient with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Plante Moran Financial Advisors and several other firms. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and employs risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Todd Edwards is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, having joined Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in 2024 after seven years at Edward Jones and one year at American National Diversified, Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, offering recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Willis is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, New American Funding, Mr Cooper, and Gateway Mortgage. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients linked to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and includes management of donor-advised funds.

Anthony Lopez is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Strategic Advisers LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fifth Third Bank, and Regions Bank, among others. Lopez is based in Frisco, TX. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized managed accounts under a fiduciary standard.