Catherine Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Ameriprise Financial Services, among other firms. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custodial services.

Paul Schmitz III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Rachel Cathey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ayco/Goldman Sachs and Advent GX. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing a broad range of portfolios, including fund-of-funds and multi-manager structures.

David Mcleod is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2015. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Casey Fung is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked in the hospitality industry and has been a DJ for bars, parties, and events since 2021. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Mangum is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 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 wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios, centralized custody, and an alternative investments program.

Evan Pennington is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously gained experience at Discount Tire. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary investment recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investments program.

Michael Seibert is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Irving, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for 20 years with Grapevine Colleyville ISD. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a worship leader at Grapevine Church of Christ, where he plans and leads Sunday morning worship services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Kathryn Giese is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for over three decades before joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform incorporating model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Victoria Balderas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and has prior experience in real estate and insurance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Grant Peters is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, based in Westlake, TX, and has three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Black, Mann, & Graham L.L.P. and teaching positions at the University of North Texas and North Central Texas College. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Brandon Rios is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been working in the financial services industry since 2022. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he held roles at various credit unions and financial organizations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios.

Andrea Marin Murillo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Simmons Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and multiple positions within JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG framework when recommending eligible strategies.

Monica Bellner is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018 and 2020, respectively, and previously held roles at Voya Financial Advisors and Spectrum Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she has experience in yoga instruction, having been involved with Beyond Boundaries Yoga and Corepower Yoga for several years. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering integrated wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Jim Brito is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, PEOPLES UNITED BANK, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Citibank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Letitia Ruelas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Based in Fort Worth, TX, she has worked extensively within the firm over the past 17 years. Merrill, along 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared George is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including PNC Investments LLC, Verterent Capital, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Herring Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brandon Vu is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Crowe LLP and has experience outside finance, including operating Texas Elite Auto Detailing and White Tiger Taekwondo. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

David Nieto is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., Euro United LLC, and time spent at the University of Texas at Arlington. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Ritchie is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Westlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at WoahZone and Altitude Trampoline Park. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.