Robert Ahearn is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) since 2017 and has held positions with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm provides tailored advice across multiple program types, including financial plans, fee-based advice, retirement plan consulting, and co-advisory relationships, with an emphasis on meeting client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Colleen Marchetti is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Kestra Investment Services since 2012 and has over three decades of experience with Hefner & Associates, where she serves as CEO and President. Outside of advisory work, she is involved as a coordinator for corporate and community sponsorships with the Hebron Band Booster Club. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients from corporate plans to sovereign wealth funds.

Seth Machacek is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked in education at various schools from 2015 to 2025. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA‑administered employer retirement plans. The firm also acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund and employs a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated structure using affiliated funds.

Patrick Lynch is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. in various capacities from 2007 to 2024. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, frequently serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, acting as adviser to entities such as the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

John Heisterkamp is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2010, with a brief period at Allstate Good Hands Rescue Service. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement relationships. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund advisory services.

David Suess is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and has held various roles within Beacon Pointe and related entities since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Co. of America and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth soccer teams with the Solar Soccer Club. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers across active and passive strategies and offers portfolio management alongside comprehensive reporting and analytics.

George Sorto is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab, having previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Dylan Jones is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade, Robinhood Financial, and Charles Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and selected Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance utilizes Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations on a variety of investment options while requiring client authorization for trades.

Samuel Mitchell is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Ironmark Advisors, LLC and various Beacon Pointe entities dating back to 2010. In addition to his advisory work, Mitchell is a licensed insurance agent involved with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, employing a manager-of-managers approach that combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence across active and passive strategies. The firm also sponsors proprietary investment vehicles and serves as an operating general partner for multiple private funds.

Brian Sayers is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer based in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fahnestock & Co. Inc. since 2003 and previously spent six years at CIBC World Markets Corp. Sayers also serves as trustee of the Brian D Sayers Trust. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs, offering a broad range of investment and retirement services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios and is notable for maintaining custody of client assets while operating its broker-dealer and advisory businesses.

Jeffrey Jensen is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and president for a local Kiwanis Club, a volunteer organization. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with annual reviews tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Elizabeth Whitteberry is a CFA®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 63 license with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and has also operated as a self-employed advisor since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she prepares tax returns as a sole proprietor. J.W. Cole Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms.

Sean Newman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2025, he worked at Charles Schwab, JPMorgan Chase, and TD Ameritrade in various roles. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers model portfolio and customized portfolio management services, acting as adviser to a donor‑advised fund within a vertically integrated structure that uses affiliated funds.

Gregory May is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and Charles Schwab Co. since 2023. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Fang Hsi Lee is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. Lee has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at Avantax, Cetera, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, Lee provides tax accounting and financial consulting services through roles at Lam, Po & Xu, CPA's P.C. and Paxel Consulting LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based model and combines in-house portfolio management with third-party strategists and technology platforms.

Damian Caruso is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. in Plano, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of DJC Financial Advisors, LLC, an entity created for tax-related purposes. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management using both firm-managed and third-party models, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Anthony Gibson is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax and World Financial Group and operates a virtual tax practice, MMG Tax Group LLC, where he focuses on tax resolution, planning, and preparation. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm integrates tax planning and estate services with a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

George Cattat is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Lantana, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at IFP Securities, LLC, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and financial monitor for the nonprofit I Belong. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Caleb Loud is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Innovative Wealth Strategies LLC and Cloud Wealth Strategies LLC, where he serves as owner. Loud is a board member and Membership Chair for NAIFA Dallas and also serves as Secretary on the board of DFW Aviation Happy Hour, a commercial aviation networking organization that supports charity events. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with a broad range of client types including defined contribution plans and charitable organizations.

Brent Sikes is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Triad Advisors, Inc. and Fullcircle Wealth LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Heritage Capital Strategies as a fixed insurance agent and is a passive investor in Ironwill Earthworks LLC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and utilizes a diversified investment process combining passive and active management supported by an internal Investment Committee.