Zachary Gregory is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, Chase Bank, and Charles Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not act as a discretionary portfolio manager.

Patrick Kapiamba is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF based in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Co, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and Guidestone Financial Resources. He has also served as a Retirement Consultant for Principal Advised Services, providing one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm applies a fiduciary standard to its advisory services and manages accounts through model portfolios and customized portfolios aligned with client-approved investment policies.

Julie Petty is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Oppenheimer since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a home business creating custom gifts and personalized items and also offers dog sitting services on occasion. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing advisory and brokerage services such as investment management, consulting, and retirement planning. The firm employs strategic asset allocation and manager selection, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, and acts as a qualified custodian for client assets.

Zaineb Subhe is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for two years. Her background includes roles outside finance, such as nutritionist and work in various other sectors. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with previous TIAA-administered retirement plan relationships. The firm offers model-based and customized portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Brandon Tort is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and several positions outside the financial industry. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth services, utilizing strategic allocation models and a broad range of proprietary and third-party research tools.

John Rooney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Commonwealth Equity Services since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and power of attorney for family members in non-investment related matters. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers operational, trading, technology, and compliance support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and providing managed model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

Michael Baer is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Corient. His prior roles include positions at Capital Advisors, Inc., Fluent Financial LLC, and Fisher Investments, among others. Baer is based in Frisco, TX. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates proprietary strategies with third-party managers and employs sophisticated risk management tools.

Farheen Ahmed is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has held roles at Goldman Sachs Ayco, TD Ameritrade, and various other positions before joining Citigroup in 2023. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a broad array of investment advisory programs and clearing and custody services. The firm utilizes a multi-asset, multi-manager approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and operates with significant institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Alexa Tizon is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022. Prior to her current role, she held positions in healthcare and education-related organizations. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm delivers annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across various asset classes, while clients retain final trading decisions.

Hollis Stuckert is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining NewEdge in 2024, he worked at Brennan Financial Services and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a home restoration business. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a variety of program structures and employing centralized due diligence along with technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Gary Wallace is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cain Watters & Associates, LLC and Bland Garvey PC. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across various program types and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Alexandria Reyes is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds a Series 66 credential. She has six years of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America. Reyes's background also includes work at Texas Women's University. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its advisory services.

Manuel Cruz is a Certified Financial Planner® with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he held roles at Raymond James & Associates, Deloitte LLP, American National Bank, and served six years in the U.S. Air Force. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, delivering advice while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Melissa Trask is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with TIAA and its related entities since 2018 and was previously employed at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2018. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides model-based and customized portfolio management within a vertically integrated group that also advises a donor-advised fund.

Kamaljit Kaushal is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at New York Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, and Principal Securities Incorporated. Kaushal serves as a board member and immediate past president of the India Association of North Texas, an organization dedicated to preserving Asian Indian arts and culture. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through direct advisory programs and referral arrangements.

Wallace Eason is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Schwab, he spent 30 years at State Farm Insurance. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Daniel Saur is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Plano, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include leadership at Kalos Capital, Inc. and founding D.R. Saur Financial, Inc. He is also a licensed insurance agent involved in life, disability, and long-term care insurance sales. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach, utilizing proprietary due diligence and a mix of active and passive strategies, and is notable for sponsoring proprietary investment vehicles and serving as an operating general partner for private funds.

Ryan Deakins is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Empower Advisory Group since 2023, following prior roles at Personal Capital and TD Ameritrade. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm combines proprietary and third-party methodologies to deliver financial plans focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, integrating its services with affiliated Empower platforms.

Claudia Brown is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 31 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Guided Path Financial and Lewis Brown. Her outside activities include serving as a notary public. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Lisa Ford is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles, including at Federal Benefits Academy and Genesis Financial Group. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of the U.S. chapter of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants and is the secretary for the Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of managed programs and investment approaches, including model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, serving approximately 14,700 clients with around $3.33 billion in assets under management.