Jacob Wright is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Abilene Country Club and has experience in customer service roles. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sharmin Shanta is a financial advisor with Cetera in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, PNC Wealth Management, and J.P. Morgan Securities. She is also the managing member of S7S Investment and Management, LLC, a non-investment related business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Aaron Scheid is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade, with a combined eight years at those firms before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. He is based in Westlake, Texas. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios, with centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Mark Truvillion is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, ID Life, 24 Hour Fitness, and Advocare International. 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 incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommended strategies.

Samuel Bustamante is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and chief designer at Elevated Design & Naturescapes, a design consulting business based in Texas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a variety of portfolios and serves as an advisor to registered investment companies with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Mark Mccauley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with Fidelity Investments and its affiliates since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, while providing model portfolios through intermediary platforms.

Kari Riis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Her prior experience includes a role at Mr. Cooper / Nationstar Mortgage LLC and six years at Campus Box Media. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and systematic methodologies, and it has a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Jeffrey Lambeth is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously held positions at JP Morgan Chase and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its integrated Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed accounts.

Abdoulie Saye is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and TD Ameritrade, as well as prior employment at Nestle Waters. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of model portfolios, oversight of sub-advisers, and advisory roles with multiple registered investment companies.

Brian Mccormick is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at Citibank and several years with Fidelity Brokerages Services LLC before joining Fidelity Investments. 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 across various asset classes.

Bret Zimmerman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Colleyville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2000 to 2005 and Linsco Private Ledger from 2005 to the present. Additionally, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Austin Cole is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at various roles within Charles Schwab entities since 2018 and had brief positions outside the financial sector, including at Amante Coffee and Suit Supply. 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 both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Deanna Andrews is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grapevine, TX, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, she worked at Aon, plc and Higginbotham. She is also active as a choral scholar at Broadway Baptist Church. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendations and ongoing advice focused on reliable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Bowles is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Legacy Housing, The Funky Door, Take 5 Oil Change, Uber, and Wildwood Grill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Michele Ewertz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Robinhood Asset Management, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Steven Marshall is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked in various Fidelity divisions since 1996, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lori Richards is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, progressing through various positions including Financial Associate, HSA Service & Planning, Fixed Income Specialist, Investment Solutions Representative II and III, and Financial Consultant 1. Her professional experience spans multiple areas of financial services, including fixed income, investment solutions, and health savings account planning. Lori holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional work, Lori enjoys spending time at the beach, camping, and playing soccer. She is also a pet owner.

Andrew Meyer is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Fidelity Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options.

Armando Iglesias is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for five years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sara Zuniga is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hurst, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2018 and previously at Primerica Financial Services starting in 2017. Prior to her financial services career, she spent 13 years with United Independent School District. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.