Jijo Valiyaparambil is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Avantax Investment Services, and operates a tax preparation and accounting business, Next Level Tax Inc. He is also a licensed CPA and a notary in Texas. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor-facing technology and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Todd Buckendorf is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1988. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-based, tailored investment strategies.

Joseph Northern is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab based in Fort Worth, TX, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and TD Ameritrade, among other firms. Northern's experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Lamar Brown is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2024 after prior roles at Avantax Investment Services, First Command, and TD Ameritrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supported by a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Taylor Lewis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and had roles at Flexxray LLC and Cargill Incorporated. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Rusti Gunn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework and is supported by affiliated implementation and portfolio services.

James Whalen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Leeco Steel, and over a decade at Autobahn BMW. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mark Kashar is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2006 and also has a history with MassMutual Life Insurance Company dating back to 2005, as well as a brief tenure at Hilltop Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president-elect of the Park Cities Rotary Club, preparing to assume the presidency in 2026. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes ongoing collaborative planning relationships and offers a variety of programs, including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

Rigel Mathis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Grand Prairie, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PFSI Investments Inc., Saf-T-Glove, Charter Spectrum, and Primerica Financial Services. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also participates in part-time referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, with advisory services delivered through a large network of financial advisors. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and utilizes custodial support from Pershing.

Miguel Montejano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a family cattle ranching business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Taglath Milburn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Arlington Sportsman's Club, a nonprofit organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Arturo Rocha is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple Raymond James entities since 2015 and has longstanding ties to Southside Bank and its affiliated investment services. Rocha provides financial planning and wealth management through Southside Investment Services and Southside Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals and supports a broad advisor network alongside specialized municipal and retirement plan advisory programs.

Jo'anthony Conde Schmidt is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Schmidt held various roles across retail, manufacturing, and service sectors, including positions at Amazon, Walmart, and Springhill Suites. 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 a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Dylan Beard is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, N.A. He is based in Fort Worth, TX. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Neil is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining Raymond James in 2021. Outside of advisory work, he manages FlynnRyder, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Shannon Norris is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. Norris began their financial services career in 2026 and has prior work experience at JP Morgan Chase and in education and safety roles. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Danielle Schlech is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Hurst, TX. She has been with Ameriprise since 2018, following earlier roles at ProEquities, Inc. and Copelin Financial Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Ian Tomkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes five years each at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and UBS Financial Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Laura Enwere is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dallas, TX, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ellen Timberlake is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. She has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. and Signator Investors, Inc., and has a long-standing role at 3M. Outside of her financial advisory work, she owns a sole proprietorship as a consultant and presenter for non-securities related events and serves as a gift wrapping consultant for 3M Scotch Brand. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that features comprehensive financial planning, model-based asset allocation, and access to third-party money managers. The firm is notable for its scale, consolidation activity, and complex affiliate network.