David Ambriz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services from 2019 to 2023 and has a background outside finance including a role at Best Buy. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Ericka Areal Drinker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with J.P. Morgan and its affiliated entities since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Socorro Asset Management, Energy Impact Partners, and various positions outside the financial industry. 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Holt Gandy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Judge Technical Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Blake Cecil is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves as a part of Cecil, Blumoff & Associates Wealth Management (CB&A). He has over 28 years of experience in the financial industry and leads CB&A's fixed income and goals-based planning services. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Blake is a third-generation Merrill Lynch advisor, continuing a family legacy established by his father and grandfather. He joined the firm in 1997 and earned his CFP® certification in 2007. Blake attended the U.S. Naval Academy for two years, where he also played football, before graduating from Southern Methodist University (SMU) with a bachelor's degree. His professional focus includes total wealth management and individualized investing and planning strategies. He is involved with several organizations, including serving on the executive committee of the SMU Mustang Club, holding a board position with The Tolson Group Ministries, and participating in the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Blake and his family are members of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, where he serves on the ushering team. He enjoys coaching his sons' sports teams, reflecting his interest in fitness and family activities.

James Woodall is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Dallas, TX. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, among others. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and consulting services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

David Rosado is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2002. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by its Chief Investment Office and third-party managers.

Michael Hazelbaker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. He worked at Linsco/Private Ledger for 21 years and Walnut Street Securities, Inc. for one year. Hazelbaker also operates an independent insurance agency selling term life and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Carter O'daniel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and other firms in both financial and consulting capacities. He is also associated with Brooke Emily Media, L.L.C., a consulting business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment programs. The firm manages substantial client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Leianne Erhart is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Franklin Templeton and Aldo, with a background spanning financial services and retail sectors. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Christopher Hathaway is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior firms include LPL Financial LLC and Northwestern Mutual, where he worked from 2016 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in merchant services as an ISO agent. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and an established alternative investments platform.

Evan Boff is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. for 14 years before joining UBS in 2024. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Shelton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 1997 and previously worked at 360 Wealth Management, LLC from 2013 to 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Julia Shank is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her previous roles include positions at Highgate Capital Investments and JPMorgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Aubrey Blasko is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2018, Blasko worked for Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. Outside of advisory work, Blasko serves on the board of directors for the Mountain Hollow Homeowners Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Janel Fahey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. She has been with Raymond James since 2008 and is also involved with AdvoCare since 2012. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and consulting services, with a variety of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory capabilities.

Jocelyn Pham is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. Prior to entering finance, she worked for several years in the restaurant industry, including roles at Onesan Dimsum & Sushi and The Crab Station & Oyster Bar. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Soonkwan Kwon is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, he held brief positions at Uber and New York Life Insurance Company. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristina Huston is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she owns OZ Wellness LLC, a spa that provides suggestions for a healthy lifestyle. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Xavier Silva is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he studied at Brown University from 2021 to 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jackson Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at CAVU Securities and Semper Capital Management, and has experience with Louisiana State University and the LSU Museum of Art. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.