Philip Vidrine is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1982. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Russell Baker Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and Capital One Investing before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Baughman IV is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Colleyville, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously was employed by Chipotle Mexican Grill from 2012 to 2018. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jackson Garrett is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Koia and Direct Buy Home Improvement, as well as various positions during his time at Louisiana State University. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Crow serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has dedicated his entire career to Merrill Lynch since 2000, focusing on helping families achieve long-term financial goals and aspirations. Tim works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique objectives, with expertise in areas such as education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Tim holds a Bachelor's degree from Chapman University's School of Business and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®). He also earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™, having completed associated coursework in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his professional work, Tim is active in his community as a youth basketball and baseball coach. He resides in Texas with his wife and two sons.

Chase Darden is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and several related Northwestern Mutual entities from 2024 to 2026 and served in the U.S. Air Force for 16 years prior to entering the financial sector. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and recommends investment categories and strategies without exercising investment discretion.

Ryan Williamson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2025. Prior to his current role, he spent several years working in education with Village Tech Schools and Burleson ISD. Outside of advisory services, Ryan manages a family LLC related to a rental property. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based planning on various financial topics without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Bond Cuyos Blackman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2026, he was involved with Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails and Norman Nerds, and he attended the University of Oklahoma. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Stefanie Bashore is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Harbor Point Financial and SCS Financial Services, indicating entrepreneurial involvement in the financial sector. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Scott Clarke is a ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. He has previously worked at Wilbanks Securities, Inc. and operates his own firms, Scott Clarke Divorce Financial Services and Scott Clarke Private Wealth Management. Clarke also runs a divorce planning service. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory through a network of independent financial professionals and employs both proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

John Rizer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. His background also includes roles with the Baltimore Orioles Organization and Hillstone Restaurant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Tara Blair is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, based in Fort Worth, TX, with 28 years of industry experience. She spent 26 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Blair is also involved with Blair Capital Group LLC, a non-investment related entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios from LPL and third-party providers.

Lisa Rein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for both the Deerwood Park Homeowners' Association and Arlington Life Shelter, and is Immediate Past President of Congregation Beth Shalom. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Scott Armey is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously held roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Armey serves on the Board of Directors for Mission Denton and is its president. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Brandon Lydick is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX. He has worked at J.P. Morgan since 2010 and is also involved with Daman Lydick Investments Ltd and Storetech Inc. Lydick serves on the board of the Adera Foundation, a nonprofit focused on strengthening family units in Ethiopia through education initiatives, and participates in the finance committee of White's Chapel United Methodist Church. 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, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework to guide non-discretionary investment decisions.

Jeffery Greathouse is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Texas Heritage National Bank, and five years of service in the United States Army Reserve. Outside of his advisory work, he owns GREEN GLACIER, LLC, a business that registers trademarks and sells t-shirts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Hasan Bowers is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2025, he worked at Frontier Communications for 20 years and briefly at Carmax. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Remer Griner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Murray is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Azle, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a director of Joshua Murray & Associates, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Matthew Ghadimi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025. 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 alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.