Caroline Sharp is a financial advisor at Stifel with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at Stifel since 2012, following prior roles at Barclays Capital Inc. and Goldman Sachs Wealth Services. She serves as an MBA Program Advisory Board Member at the University of Oklahoma’s Gene Rainbolt Graduate School of Business, contributing to discussions on student recruitment, corporate engagement, and curriculum. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Kevin Rooker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Jordan Bertain is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and TCU ID Center. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports and entertainment planning, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Alexandra Dandes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding the Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Securities, where she spent three years each before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment solutions.

Blake Paul is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX. He has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

John Baumgarten is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Sanford C. Bernstein for 13 years before joining UBS in 2020. Baumgarten serves as a trustee and committee member for multiple trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Michael Carpenter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing based in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Hodges Capital. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 financial advisors. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Peyton Coleman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he was affiliated with Texas Christian University for four years. 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. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Alexander Nelson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merrill since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Texas Tech University. Outside of financial advising, he manages Flying D Cattle LLC, a ranching business focused on raising and caring for a family herd of beef cattle. 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, and institutional entities.

Thomas Neff is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 14 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2025. As an employee of JPMorgan Bank, he can offer certain bank products and services, including deposit and credit products. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while managing conflicts through established policies and supervision.

Brandi Moulder Shearin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, she worked for Preston Sherry Dental and Ranchview Family Dentistry, accumulating over a decade in the dental field. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Ana Infante is a financial advisor at Stifel in Dallas, TX, with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supporting client decisions through asset allocation and planning analyses.

John D'annunzio is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns JCLB Holdings LLC, which manages family private investments. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its advisory services.

Bruno Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lubbock County, Airtite Products LLC, and Oasis/World of Beer. Hernandez also attended Texas Tech University from 2019 to 2023. 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 along with trading, account administration, and custody support for a variety of client types.

Jason Holland is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he offers certain bank products and services through JPMorgan Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brendan Jorgensen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2025. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in various roles including at Wizards Sports Cafe and the University of North Texas. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Carol Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1994 and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with educational and women’s leadership organizations, including Barron's in Education, the Women's Leadership Alliance, and mentoring students at UNC Kenan Flagler Business School. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Steven Leach is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs and Prince Perelson. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment committee analyses in its financial planning process.

Jose Castillo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Charles Schwab and held roles in technology services and business schools at the University of Texas. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.