Sindhu Marakkanam is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles in academic and educational settings, such as the University of Texas at Dallas, UTD Reasoning Lab, and Kumon Math and Reading Center. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Laura Cowden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Katherine Husman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is an investor in Lucky & Good Consulting, LLC, a family asset protection entity focused on minimizing tax liability. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation process and centralized due diligence. The firm offers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining advanced modeling with an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Timothy Peach is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is based in Dallas, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, incorporating firm-approved tools and research to support client strategies.

Douglas Bielefeld is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has a background that includes eight years at Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining Raymond James in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Updog Investments, LLC and serves as Managing Director of Synergy Wealth Advisors, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to guide client decisions, while also supporting municipal and public finance through a unique affiliated municipal advisor.

Susan Mc Adams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gary Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1980. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Chad Stephens is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Dallas, TX, where he has worked since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and owns Starmont Wealth Management, LLC, an investment-related business based in Dallas. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

John Mc Vicker is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with various portfolio implementation options and tax-aware strategies for investors with higher tax sensitivity.

Michael Parrelly is a Private Wealth Advisor and founding partner of the FP Group, with over 16 years of experience serving high net worth clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. He specializes in addressing the financial needs arising from sudden liquidity, inheritance, divorce, and other life-changing events, with particular expertise in guiding private company management teams to successful financial outcomes. Prior to joining Merrill Private Wealth Management, Michael held the position of Executive Director at J.P. Morgan's Private Bank, where his responsibilities expanded across investment analysis, portfolio management, wealth planning, lending advice, and banking solutions. Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, where he also played collegiate football. He completed the financial planning education component at the University of Texas and holds an Executive Education in Executive Presence & Influence from Wharton. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Active in the community, Michael participates with organizations such as the Dallas Film Society and Storehouse of Collin County. He lives in Dallas with his family and has interests that include travel, cinema, and culinary experiences.

Todd Baird is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and is a part owner of several investment-related LLCs. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kristen Low is a financial advisor with Stifel in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Northern Trust. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Phillip Hearn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2007, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in teaching and supply preaching at various churches. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including third-party models and discretionary management, and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Rachelle Wagner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Wagner co-owns Alarm Control Technicians, Inc., a non-investment related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services based on an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s service offerings include investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Grant McVeigh is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with individuals and families to create personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Grant provides guidance on a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, saving, and access to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America specialists. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Grant holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Grant earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, he maintains strong ties to the community. Outside of his professional work, Grant spends time with his family and friends, travels, attends Dallas sporting events, and supports the Texas Longhorns during football season. His approach focuses on understanding what matters to clients and their families to develop strategies that pursue their financial objectives.

Andrew Oconnell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Toby Bane is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for twelve years with Mansfield Independent School District. He also tutors students in science in Grand Prairie, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

James Watson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BOK Financial Securities, Inc., Bokf, NA, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns two businesses in Dallas: a CrossFit gym supporting coaches and staff, and a health spa addition to a health club. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Barry Pechenik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Prior to that, he was employed at Credit Suisse Securities and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Investment Committee of the Texas Exes Alumni Association, a charitable organization based in Austin, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through comprehensive financial and estate planning services.

Isabella Gough is a financial advisor at Merrill in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Bottomline, TreasuryXpress, and KMB Collection, as well as a period at The University of Mississippi. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.