Robert Blackford is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Abacoholics LLC, which owns a vacation home. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Brandon Corse is a CFP® certificant with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006 and is based in Colleyville, TX. Outside of advising, he serves as secretary for a start-up baby products company, assisting with bookkeeping, website management, and general oversight. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Summerlin Maze is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, Maze worked at Bank of America for 27 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Vargas is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on assisting clients in developing and maintaining personalized financial plans that adapt to their changing life circumstances. He emphasizes clear, values-based guidance and aims to build long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. His approach incorporates strategic thinking and a thorough understanding of each client's distinct financial priorities. Before joining Fidelity Investments in 2022, Michael worked as a Sports Medicine Therapist at Texas Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Group from 2018 to 2022. In addition to his professional pursuits, he has personal interests that include fitness, golf, skiing, soccer, and volunteering.

Lashundra Strother is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in her son's trucking business and serves as CEO of a motivational speaking venture. 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, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and is notable for its extensive advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Zachary Walker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Dallas, TX, holding the Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at Splunk, Inc., NXTSYS Consulting, Inc., AT&T, Inc., and Matador Resources. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a sales manager for a seasonal Christmas tree farm in Plano, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Daniel Porter is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 48 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Allied Securities, INC. and First Allied Advisory Services, INC. from 2008 until joining Cetera in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Porter, Morgan & Associates, a business he has operated since 2008. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships, with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Dewayne Bell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and has involvement with Crossmovement Progression, a real estate investment business he owns. 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 strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Mulvihill is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through various positions including Portfolio Specialist, Client Management Representative, Personalized Planning & Advice Associate, Central Relationship Manager, Investment Solutions Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Michael is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and focuses on partnering with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual goals. His practice emphasizes trust, integrity, and transparency as foundational values in guiding clients through different market conditions to achieve their financial objectives.

Samuel Gruhl is a CFA® charterholder and registered investment advisor associated with Cetera in North Richland Hills, TX, with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services prior to joining Cetera in 2025. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and various program structures.

Thomas Stone is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022, with prior experience at Chesterfield Family Center and the University of Kansas. 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 delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Howard Richardson III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a private business, Prich 3 LLC, where he oversees corporate governance and executive decisions. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Victoria Shankle is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a Lyft driver. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its investment solutions.

Ramona Locke is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in institutional retirement services and private client portfolio management. She serves as a Retirement Benefits Consultant focusing on corporate retirement plans and is part of the Global Institutional Consultants group at Merrill Lynch, which provides investment consulting to institutional clients with complex needs. In her role as a qualified Portfolio Manager, she builds and manages personalized investment strategies incorporating individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, including discretionary management through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Ramona began her career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1980 at the Pittsburgh office. She holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Merrill, she taught college chemistry. Her professional designations include Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA), among others. She is affiliated with professional organizations such as ASPPA, Investments & Wealth Institute, and NAPA. In addition to her professional work, Ramona is active in community involvement as Vice Chair of the Foundation Board for Ursuline Academy of Dallas. She is also a member of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and serves as an Adjunct Professor teaching Financial Literacy at Texas Christian University. Her client focus areas include divorce transition planning, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income.

Christopher Wilcox is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Carter Horwitz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cambridge Associates and Wellington Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, with an ESG eligibility framework integrated into its investment recommendations.

Daniel Mahle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Joda Realty Group, Waddell & Reed, and Edward Jones. He has also been associated with Sanjeev Kumar since 2014. 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 to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Nolan Chumbley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various JP Morgan entities since 2018. Prior to joining JP Morgan, he was employed at Higginbotham Insurance and attended Baylor University. 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.

Cory Hargrave is a financial advisor at Stifel with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020, following nine years at Bank of America, N.A. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and model portfolio recommendations based on proprietary investment analysis and probabilistic modeling.

Rachel Kelly is a financial advisor with Merrill in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held roles at PFS Investments Inc, Life Time Fitness, and Primerica 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.