Mark Agnew is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX. His career includes roles at Ayco/Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC, Personal Capital, and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Emily Lin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for four years and has background experience outside finance with Foh Furniture LLC. Lin holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Charne is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2010 to 2019 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 based on an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Paul Pittman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience, all spent at the firm since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a camera operator for the television ministry at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

Gary Owens is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Owens serves as an advisory board member for Dallas Contemporary, a nonprofit art museum in Dallas focused on exhibitions and educational programs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Wayne Lambert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1984 and Primerica Financial Services since 1983. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 financial advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, using model-delivery strategies developed by third-party asset managers.

Sterling Hartley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. 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 through a large network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Michael Huston is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a professor with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Raymond James & Associates 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, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Estela Rodriguez Rangel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity and Nationwide Investment Services Inc. prior to her current role. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies and formal advisory roles with registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Jereme Lancaster is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Dallas, TX, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Paul Conley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with YMCA, PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, the Texas Department of Transportation, New Beginnings International Church, and a 20-year career in the United States Navy. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, delivering advisory services through a large network of advisors who implement model-driven investment strategies across various approaches, including recently added cryptocurrency ETF allocations.

Nicholas Sehr is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Capital One Investing, LLC. He is based in Dallas, 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Grace Whitty is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding the Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, including previous roles at Stifel and Qualcomm. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Cal Poly Athletics and operated a boat rental business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and capital market assumptions to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings, providing a broad range of financial services.

Samuel Fishman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Hallett & Perrin PC, Stromberg Stock PLLC, Cooper and Scully P.C., and academic roles at SMU Dedman School of Law and the University of Maryland. 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 utilizes structured planning tools and modeled outcomes to support its financial planning process.

Taylor Steele is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving with Raymond James Financial in Irving, TX. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2005 and is also involved with Cadent Capital, LLC, where he acts as a wealth manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.

Bradley Scott is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2015, following six years at Hilltop Securities Inc. and eight years at Citigroup Global 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, and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive advisor-facing tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Frye is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Frye serves as a trustee managing assets for the Frye 2000 trust. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Laird Johnson is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a power of attorney for his sister. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for 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 broader range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Paul Gay is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 10 years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Mark Grill is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Bedford, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. 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 various topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan, while keeping services separate.