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.

Nichelle Davis is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Haslet, TX, where she has worked since 2013, totaling 13 years of industry experience. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Julian Harkless is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His recent work history is primarily with Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab Premier Bank, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. prior to joining the firm. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base that includes 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 and discretionary investment management solutions supported by centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing systems.

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.

Michelle Roush is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BB&T Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Laurie Pertile is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She is currently with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Westlake, TX, where she has worked since 2019, including prior roles with TD Ameritrade, CFG Advisors LLC, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Joseph Klain is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and The Keller Pointe. 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational structure.

Jason Fudge is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab Bank, and retail positions at Texas Roadhouse and United Supermarkets. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

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.

Eric Johnson is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX. He has worked with Charles Schwab since 2016 and has been with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab’s Center for Financial Research.

James Stone is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in January 2025, bringing over two decades of experience from the mortgage industry. He works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs, providing ongoing advice and adapting strategies as clients' situations change. James holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust and integrity, aiming to help clients manage competing financial priorities effectively. Outside of his professional role, James resides in Fort Worth with his wife Jackie, their daughter, and their two dogs. He is interested in antiquing, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Session Rainwater is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022, following 11 years at TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Ana Paulino is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Avantax, and Wilshire Consultants. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a Client Services Manager at Wilshire Consultants, where she manages operational functions and supports client service activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Randall Sloan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Thrivent. His experience also includes roles at TD Ameritrade/Charles Schwab and other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies that may include an ESG framework.

Marcus Thorstad is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2008 to 2024 before joining Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in 2024. 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 advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts within a large-scale, integrated operational structure.

Daniel Ramirez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property unrelated to financial services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a structured alternative investment program.

Garrett Smith is Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2021. In this role, he partners with executives to develop personalized wealth plans that align with their personal and financial goals. Prior to this position, he was Regional Director of Executive Services at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2021. Garrett holds insurance licenses for both Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in fitness, football, and traveling.

Christopher Pace is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Citigroup, and Edward Jones. Outside of financial services, he was involved with the PACE Family Inc DBA Ritmo Cafe for six years. Charles Schwab serves a large client base mainly composed 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 both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining centralized custody and operational support with multi-asset investment guidance.