Benny Macias is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He currently serves clients by helping them build strong financial foundations for their future. Prior to this role, he worked as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional life, Benny enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities such as golf, fishing, baseball, and boating. He is married and enjoys going on adventures with his wife and son.

Javier Garcia is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked for Mr. Cooper Mortgage LLC for ten years before joining Fidelity. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies including AI in its investment process.

Christopher Sanchez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, along with service in the US Army Reserves. Outside of finance, he has worked in higher education at The University of Tampa and in the hospitality industry at Texas de Brazil. 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 and discretionary portfolio management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Sonny Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McKinney, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates POPZ Gold Jewelry, an online jewelry business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

Andres Flores is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also been affiliated with Wamu Investments, Inc. and Washington Mutual Bank since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Brunn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in thoroughbred racing as the manager of Sagacity Racing Stables, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning with a focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brandon Dillman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Roanoke, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including diverse client types such as pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brandon Stephenson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Grant Thornton LLP, Catalyst Financial Group, and Karsten Creek Golf Course. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Davis Summerlin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Domino's and Quiktrip. Outside of advising, he is the founder of Dice Book Publishing, an authoring venture through which he earns royalties from book sales on multiple platforms. Charles Schwab 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 client advice with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Shanth David is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Avantax Investment Services and Merrill, prior to his current role at Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Kayla Herron is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked in education-related roles with Plano ISD and Irving ISD. Outside of her advisory work, she is part-owner of a short-term rental property business. Fidelity’s affiliated firm, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Peter Philpott is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive joint owner of Industrial Refractory Services, Inc., a company involved in building furnaces and temperature controls. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services that range from traditional equity and fixed-income strategies to more complex and non-traditional investments.

Sydney Webb is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, Webb worked for Texas A&M University Transportation Services and was involved with Hideout Burgers Mansfield. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of investment vehicles. The firm is notable for its role as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies, as well as its use of advanced technologies such as AI in portfolio management.

Bryan Rigg is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Founders Financial Securities, Cantella & Co., and Credit Suisse Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved with a publishing house focused on lectures and writing, and serves on the board for the Fort Worth Christian Financial school endowment. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with various investment platforms, model portfolios, and operational tools.

Jay Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington, TX, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 14 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

John Campanello is a financial advisor with Merrill in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Outside of his financial career, he is involved in a family-owned farm in Alexander, Texas. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Carl Ritchlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Duncanville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and was a registered financial officer at Neighborhood Credit Union from 2005 to 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a network of investment adviser representatives using a range of investment strategies.

Binod Rijal is a financial advisor with Merrill in Irving, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes freelance articles on topics such as philosophy, politics, and personal experience to newspapers and journals. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mileyshka Colon Cotto is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles at Republic Finance, MK Empire Realty, and Stars & Spirit. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including managing portfolios that use a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and use of systematic investment methodologies.

Steven Hanes is a financial advisor with Cetera in Ft Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial before joining Cetera in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a grocery store business and operates Hanes Wealth Management as a DBA for his Cetera practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and access to third-party money managers.