William Smiley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he held various roles at Liberty University and Shadow Mountain Community Church. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Richard Baird is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Irving, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, with prior roles at Associated Securities Corp., Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc., and FSG Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a professional pickleball coach and serves as a pickleball ambassador. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Rodger is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in Education Planning, Small Business Strategies, and supporting clients in the Sports & Entertainment sectors. He focuses on assisting professionals undergoing job transitions, providing guidance on retirement assets, benefits, employer stock, and long-term financial plans. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Tech University System, where he was President of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Matthew holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise covers 401(k) rollover evaluations, IRA planning, retirement income strategies, concentrated stock position planning, benefits analysis, and comprehensive wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Matthew participates in the Mira Vista Country Club community. He is personally interested in activities such as camping, dancing, golfing, hunting, music, and skiing.

J Bryan Reece is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Jorge Delgado is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a wealth management practice focused on portfolio strategy, retirement planning, and tax efficiency. Jorge works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop plans tailored to their goals. His areas of expertise include equity compensation services, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Jorge provides dynamic and ongoing advice and guidance to meet clients' changing needs. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his High School Diploma from Trinity High School. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Jorge is actively involved in his community through organizations such as Cedar Hill Rotary, Hill City Church, and the Lewisville Badminton Center. Outside of work, he enjoys badminton, golfing, music, pickleball, skiing, spending time with family, watching movies, and woodworking.

John Towers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Zachary Scott is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of Raymond James since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages ZCS Wealth Management, where he serves as branch manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting, supported by advanced analytical tools, and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Dana Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, Dana worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA for over a decade. 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.

Blake Spiller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cain Watters & Associates and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG eligibility criteria in its model asset allocations.

Paige Phillips is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently working at Cetera. She has previous experience with Quest Capital Management and supports lead advisors at Coble Cravens Investments and Insurance. Outside of financial advising, she owns and manages Arlington Storks & More, a sign rental business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

William Bailey is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Keller, TX, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions in various logistics and capital firms, including Syfan Logistics, Steam Logistics, Apex Capital, EGW Logistics, IXT LLC, and Watco Logistics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Sharon Redmond is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a part-time short-term rental property in Fort Worth. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Melissa Kuan is a Benefits & Planning Consultant within the Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She collaborates with executives to understand their financial goals, integrate employer benefits, and develop personalized financial strategies. Her approach focuses on education, thoughtful guidance, and ongoing partnership to help clients navigate complex decisions with confidence. Prior to her current position, Melissa served as a Benefits Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2026 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2024, both also at Fidelity Investments. Her professional experience reflects a commitment to supporting workplace benefits and financial planning for clients. Outside of her professional work, Melissa enjoys attending concerts, engaging in outdoor adventures, running, scuba diving, swimming, and traveling.

Roxanna Rodriguez Calabrese is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has been with Wells Fargo in various roles since 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicolas Perez III is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and spent one year at Edward Jones prior to that. Before entering finance, he worked in the television industry. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm supports strategic asset allocation and tax-aware investment options as part of its portfolio management approach.

Jason Miller is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab bank. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in retail sales through a local business in Fort Worth, Texas. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory, managed accounts, and financial planning services. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management through multi-asset model portfolios and integrates brokerage, custody, and advisory services within its Schwab Wealth Advisory program.

Elias Muludiki Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, he worked at the University of Texas at Arlington and held various roles in marketing and education. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a sales representative for a natural juice company. 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.

Jake Skiles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft Worth, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of a rental property managed by a third party. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Hammond is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He is also involved as a passive investor in an equipment leasing company. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Nathan Maroney is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Fort Worth, Texas. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2000 and focuses on providing individually tailored wealth management services to affluent individuals and business owners. Nathan works closely with clients and their other advisors, such as attorneys and accountants, to develop comprehensive strategies addressing total financial needs and goals. His expertise includes stock option analysis, retirement planning, life insurance analysis and funding, estate services and wealth transfer strategies, portfolio management, and planning for higher education. Nathan earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. By maintaining a disciplined process that allows him to serve a limited number of clients, Nathan delivers a consistent and personalized service model tailored to each client's needs and expectations. He lives in Fort Worth with his wife, Stephanie, their two sons, Aiden and Adley, and two step-children, Ella and Aidan. In his personal time, Nathan enjoys spending time with his family and playing soccer with friends.