Ray Steward is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and also has a long-standing association with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes 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 Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management approaches and proprietary model strategies.

Luke Astle is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at The New Washington State Bank and held positions in the retail sector. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and an extensive due diligence process for alternative investments.

Dennis Venn is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Ft Worth, TX, holding 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, Venn is active as a drummer and also works as a life settlement broker and insurance agent specializing in fixed life, health, accident, and disability insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios with various securities, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kristopher Armijo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019, following prior roles at The Dimension Group, Power Packaging, Barley And Board, and LSA Burger Co. Charles Schwab 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Richard Wurster is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Investment Management, Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Thomas Partners, and Windhaven Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Schwab Charitable Fund and is a member of the investment committees for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory programs and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm integrates investment guidance with custody, brokerage, and cash-sweep services across a large client base.

Trevor Dare is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, following prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes with firm-approved tools to support its financial advisory services.

Jessica Brightman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity since 2020. Prior to her financial career, she held positions in the hospitality industry and was employed at the University of Arkansas. Fidelity’s affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a variety of portfolios including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures and employs distinct approaches such as use of AI in research and formal governance procedures.

Annelise Gordon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017. Prior to her current role, she worked at Marriott Grand National and attended Auburn University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with notable involvement in registered investment companies and model portfolio delivery.

Clayton Hunter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having joined Schwab in 2025. His prior work history includes roles at Crate and Barrel and Goosehead Insurance, as well as periods focused on full-time education. 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. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and conducting due diligence on alternative investments.

Rachel Boyda is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for five years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

G Langford is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2010 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Alusick is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022 and previously held roles at TD Ameritrade investment Management, LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. from 2016 to 2024. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios alongside centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Anna Malone is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera and Southside Bank. Her work includes a role as an associate at Southside Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools for non-discretionary planning and supports its clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

David Meade is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He is a board member of Concordia University Austin and the Mission Leader Institute, participating in policy oversight for both organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option.

Allen Dennis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1997 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Based in Fort Worth, TX, his career spans nearly three decades in wealth management. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Raymond Bold is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has operated Bold Financial Partners, LLC since 2012 as a non-investment-related support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities, utilizing tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Vaneda Manuel is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm combines a large client base, integrated services, and a multi-asset investment approach with strategic allocation and alternative investment options.

Mark Connolly is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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.

Ampelio Villa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelis Elite Systems. 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 its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jose Salas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pennymac, Beyond Finance, AmeriSave, Nationstar, and Homeward. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers services including discretionary management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.