Samantha Means is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked at Equitable Advisors and has experience in educational and hospitality roles. She is also involved with Geaux Sooners, LLC DBA Luminate, assisting in financial planning and client services as part of her business activities. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Phillip Smith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mesquite, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and also operates Smith & Co. Appraisals, Inc., a business he has been involved with since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joon Ha Jang is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at C2 Education and Epic Systems, and completed his education at Bowdoin College. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Nathaniel Sizer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization and offers its services on a non-discretionary basis.

Brant Ferguson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. Ferguson serves on the Foundation Investment Committee for the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America, providing asset allocation and investment opinions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor investment plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Gabriel White is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior firms include Bank of America, Charles Schwab & Co., and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he has experience working in moving and storage companies. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Genie Mcgee is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial since 2022 and previously held roles at New York Life and other organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Thomas Merkel is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1994 and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mr. Merkel graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's degree in Economics. He is certified as a Portfolio Manager through Merrill Lynch's Investment Advisory Program. His focus includes liquidity events for high net worth individuals and stable asset management strategies. He takes a comprehensive approach in working with clients to address assets, liabilities, wealth structure, retirement, and wealth management planning. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Thomas Merkel has served and continues to serve on the boards of various faith-based and non-profit organizations. He resides in Dallas with his wife, Sue, and their four children.

Andrew Spillman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at various Raymond James entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory roles, he is the owner of The Art Menu LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning based on risk profiling and analytical modeling and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Caleb Belk is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Banah Advisory and Guidestone Financial Resources. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Joseph D'agostino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for ten years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2025. 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 large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jarrell Prince is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and secretary of CPB Capital Group LLC, a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, providing a range of financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio management approaches.

Jeremy Silvas is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, each for seven years. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a household employer arrangement related to caregiving for his disabled son. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, combining multiple portfolio management styles with in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Stephanie Vaughn is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2005 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2001. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Timothy Mebane is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2003 and previously spent 10 years at Waddell & Reed. He is also involved in Mebane Financial Services, LLC, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Henry Minchin III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Gabelli Asset Management Company and Tourmaline Partners, LLC, as well as time outside the financial industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Richard Waters is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeffrey Teneyck is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, Transamerica Financial Advisors, World Financial Group, and Printpack Inc. Outside of advising, he has been involved with Balfour Publishing for over three decades. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail rather than institutional portfolio management.

Angela Graham West is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Orion Wealth Management, Oppenheimer, Raymond James, and First Command. Outside of advising, she is a non-profit board member at Kansas State University, hosts the Republican Coffee Corner podcast, and co-owns a patent through Tap2Space. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad range of investment strategies.

Benjamin Chambers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor overseeing front of house production for a local church in Texas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.