Denise Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Kennelbusters, a customer service business focused on recreation in Dallas, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include broad investment offerings as well as specialized planning strategies.

Luis Cruz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he had roles at Wayfair, ADT, Target, and Texas A&M University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a broad range of investment and custody services.

Robert Crockem Jr. is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and Td Ameritrade, Inc. He also serves as Deputy Director of the Joint Staff for the Texas Military Department. Additionally, he is a silent partner in a travel advisory business operated by his wife. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Steven Chensky is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Hannah Smith is a Planning Consultant specializing in helping individuals and families manage their financial futures through clear and personalized strategies. She emphasizes aligning financial goals with clients' values and life aspirations to provide tailored advice. Hannah has gained extensive experience through her roles at Fidelity Investments, including positions as Central Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025, Transition Services Specialist from 2023 to 2024, and Central Relationship Advocate from 2021 to 2023. She holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional work, Hannah's personal interests include attending concerts, engaging in family activities, parenthood, and photography.

Benjamin Bowles is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Arkadios Capital, and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Major League Soccer since 2024. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Allen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Frost Brokerage Services, and Provasi Capital Partners. He is based in Westlake, TX. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Rachel Malone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Malone serves as a board member of the Fort Worth Lecture Society, where she helps select speakers to educate members on various topics. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph James III is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advisory. He currently works with LPL Financial in Arlington, TX and has held roles at Greater Texas Federal Credit Union, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He also serves as Vice President and Investment Services Program Manager at Greater Texas | Aggieland Credit Union. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Preston Laine is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DHL Supply Chain and Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Karina Yilmaz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held positions at several companies including ESS South Central, Homeaglow, Uber, DoorDash, and Amazon. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through systematic methodologies.

Randel Rix is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2024. Prior to that, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for nearly three decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Jeremy Lucas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018, including his current role at Fidelity Investments. Prior to his finance career, he held positions at Bank of America, Indiana Wesleyan University, and AT&T Mobility. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, and manages model portfolios using a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advises multiple registered investment companies.

Alejandro Banuet is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Saginaw, TX. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill Edge and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective Wealth Advisor program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Glenn Wake is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2023 and has prior experience at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and his own firm, Wake Financial Group Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Wake serves as president of the Villas of Rustic Meadows homeowners association, where he helps manage community activities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charities, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with various managed account options and third-party money manager programs.

Jeffrey Shaw is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southlake, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience, including over two decades at LPL Financial and two years at RBC Capital Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Packer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and currently serves on the boards of the Fort Worth Country Day School and the Tarrant County Healing Shepherd Clinic in leadership roles. 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. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates through a broad platform that includes capital markets and bank-affiliated lending programs.

Todd Griffiths is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Westlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management combined with brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

James Lusk is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Carvana and coffee businesses West Oak Coffee Roasters and Kimzey's Coffee. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator and advises multiple registered investment companies.

Austin Montgomery is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Merrill, Edward Jones, and several other firms. He also worked at Tarleton State University for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.