Scott Mckay is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. from 2015 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Kerry Torres is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. Based in Dallas, TX, Torres has two years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client decisions.

Sergio Saldivar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Allen Dogger is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX, bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1974. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm’s services include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities, supported by institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management.

Karina Lagunas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Dallas, TX, where she has worked since 2017. She has seven years of industry experience, including two years at Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by research tools and a structured planning process.

James Allen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life Insurance Company. He is the owner of Lonestar Financial Network LLC, a former financial services entity for which he currently holds the name without active duties. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Makayla Machacek is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Edelman Financial Engines in Dallas, TX. Her prior roles include positions at Evergreen Wealth Advisors and Charles Schwab. Outside of her advisory work, she is the sole proprietor of a real estate business, Dawn Investments LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Myron Schwitzer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 57 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1989. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Marcus Freel is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Dallas, TX, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Joe Di Caro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1987. He has also worked at Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jerome Villella is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2005 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Villella serves on the Investment Committee of the Jesuit Foundation, which guides investment allocation for the Foundation’s portfolio. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Madison Gentsch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and also serves in the US Navy Reserve since 1988. Outside of his advisory work, Gentsch is involved in selling fixed insurance products such as annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform that includes use of affiliated and third-party models, discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and a range of program structures.

Audra Benge is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Raymond James & Associates, and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Leonard Gargagliano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Dallas, TX, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including over three decades at Northwestern Mutual in various roles before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company in 2026. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and provides event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Matthew Woolley is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wachovia Securities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with For ALL That Matter, LLC, an online movement focused on personal storytelling and related merchandise. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and portfolio management services that include both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Ryan Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with four years of industry experience. His background includes roles outside of finance such as positions at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and FedEx prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and offices.

Lori Walker is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services, and Comerica Bank. In addition to her advisory role, she maintains an online blog called Touch of Organized, which is not related to investment and is managed outside of securities trading hours. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by both internal research and external partnerships.

Ronald Newlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lancaster, TX, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2017 and Neighborhood Credit Union since 2017. He also serves as a relationship manager and trust officer at Members Trust Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management.

Roby Mize Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates at scale with more than 14,000 advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Chris Seymour is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with a Wealth Management Advisor to understand clients' goals and priorities, focusing on addressing the complex needs of affluent families and advocating for optimal outcomes and high-quality service. Chris has been with Fidelity Investments since 2000, beginning his career as a Client Service Specialist. He then served as a Relationship Manager from 2007 to 2016 before assuming his current position in 2016. This progression reflects his extensive experience in client service and relationship management within wealth management.