Toby Pickett is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity since 2001. Outside of advising, he works as a package sorter at an Amazon facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Jonathan Stewart is a financial advisor at Stifel with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Stewart serves on the boards of Uncommon Church, Inc. and Rescue Her, Inc., a nonprofit supporting survivors of human trafficking. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Rhonda Carter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 17 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions alongside brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm manages a multi-asset investment approach supported by its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Kelsey Lindsey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, Lindsey is the owner and entertainer of a home-based business, Fort Worth Princess Parties. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Johnnie Mosley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent consultant for Scout and Cellar, a wine ordering service, and serves as co-trustee of his mother’s trust. 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 investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Judith Sherman is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nexus Advisors for nine years and has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Cornerstone Wealth Strategies, a small business consulting and coaching firm. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars through a structured annual planning process that emphasizes collaboration and use of firm-approved analytics.

Lisa Thorn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Horn Solutions, Inc., Ayco, TD Ameritrade, and Edward Jones. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Barbara Gelinas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked for over two decades at Luxottica of America. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it operates with oversight controls and sub-adviser delegation to manage conflicts of interest.

Mitchell Evans is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles outside the financial industry, including work at Camp Cho-Yeh. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Scott Avery is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Abilene. He advises high net worth families and their legal and tax advisors in areas including investment and spending policies, traditional and alternative asset allocation, investment manager selection, liability management, and wealth transfer strategies. Scott's expertise encompasses taxable and tax-deferred portfolios, charitable remainder trusts, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Scott holds multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He maintains FINRA registrations Series 7 and 66, and earned his certifications through the Investments & Wealth Institute, with CIMA training conducted in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business. He also holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University System. Outside of his professional career, Scott enjoys fishing, football, hunting, soccer, and spending time with his family. He has been married to his wife Kristin for more than twenty years, and together they have three children.

Jennifer Hickman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 primarily non-discretionary investment guidance combined with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivered through multi-asset model portfolios and supported by a centralized operational structure.

Roberto Quintanilla is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at TD Ameritrade, HLB Transportation, Cisco Systems, and Frontline Freight. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of Vape Vending USA LLC, a retail vending business. 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 portfolios and provides centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing services.

Chris Nietenhoefer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals. Chris's areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Texas and completed accredited certificate programs at Texas Christian University, Yale University, and the University of California System. Outside of his professional work, Chris volunteers in the Southlake Carroll Independent School District and enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, reading, playing guitar, and caring for migratory birds. He also holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Kaitlyn Peveto is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at CRAFThouse/Blind Salamander and Favor, as well as a background in education and community involvement through Justice for Girls. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Andrew Roberts is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Brian Harris is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones, Lockheed Martin, and AT&T. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through Schwab Wealth Advisory’s wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of investment guidance delivered via multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Walter Stucker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Stucker works as a patient care technician at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

James Donahue is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Goldman Sachs, Mercer Allied Company, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Donahue serves on the board of Worldwide Voice in the Wilderness, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm delivers tailored, research-based recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, combining quantitative modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients’ retirement goals.

Coltan Manley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to Fidelity, he worked at American Honda Finance Corporation and Houston Jackson Group. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Bessire is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1975 and has also been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Based in Fort Worth, TX, Bessire has a long tenure in financial services. 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 managed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.