John Loyd is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Loyd is involved in teaching, providing CFP instruction for Kaplan, offering CPE instruction for CPAs, and coaching volleyball. 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, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Nathan Makdessi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Goldman Sachs and Jump Investors. Outside of finance, he assists his father’s civil engineering business by helping to implement AI solutions on weekends. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized reporting. Their process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations, serving clients with various portfolio support services.

Lauren Wintermute is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at the University of North Texas, MetroCrest Services, and a congressional campaign. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and utilizes systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Chris Hibbitts is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2006, including prior roles at Chase Investment Services and Banc One Securities. Outside of finance, he is a professional bowler based in Keller, Texas. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may incorporate ESG eligibility criteria.

Donald Buescher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, Buescher serves as a trustee for Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County, where he reviews investment policies. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a network of financial advisors.

Arnat Abzhanov is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Halyk Finance, and four years as a self-employed advisor. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Sayidomar Mohamed is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at various firms and organizations including Best Buy, RadiusAI, and Turbulent & Company. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a wide range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Chih Cheng is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018, following prior roles at Fort Worth Community Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Tengoku Shop, a retail business. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized, integrated approach to custody, brokerage, and advisory services.

Robert Driskell Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Connor Morris is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works to build a warm and approachable experience for his clients. He helps guide clients through important financial decisions by simplifying the complexity of their financial lives and aligning plans with their goals. Connor focuses on building strong relationships and creating personalized strategies that aim to give clients confidence in their futures. Connor has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, progressing through various roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Service Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant I and II, and Investment Management Consultant I and II before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Antonio Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2014 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2019. Based in Westlake, TX, Rodriguez primarily serves clients through Schwab's integrated wealth management platform. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, mainly high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, and custodial services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides multi-asset model portfolios supported by extensive research and centralized operational resources.

Andrew Bayang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Westlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Prior to Schwab, he worked at TD Ameritrade for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a driver for ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory, managed-account, and financial planning services through a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches. The firm operates with an integrated structure that combines brokerage, custody, and advisory functions to support its clients.

Chase Mcpherson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has served in the Texas Army National Guard since 2013. His tenure at Fidelity includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its management of fund-of-funds structures, use of AI and systematic methodologies, and regulatory registrations uncommon among large institutional peers.

Bruce Mayberry II is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is an additional bank signer for Bella Roofing and Construction in Arlington, Texas. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Courtney Plumbley is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2017. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Allison Westmoreland is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Allison also has experience managing Fresh Air Oxygen and Medical Supplies from 2006 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Stephanie Cate is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at American Airlines and UPS. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jennifer Burda is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include seven years at TD Ameritrade and various positions outside finance such as work with Nobel Learning/Merryhill Preschool and the Keller Independent School District. She is also involved in promoting health and wellness supplements through a separate business activity. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals with a combination of wrap fee programs, managed accounts, and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions through multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a large integrated operational structure supporting extensive client coverage.

Christopher Meadows is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2008. He began his career at Fidelity in 2001, progressing through positions including Service and Trading Representative, Premium Service and Trading Representative, and Financial Consultant. His extensive tenure at the firm spans over two decades, during which he has focused on building trusted relationships with clients. He emphasizes understanding each client's goals, values, and concerns through attentive listening, enabling him to provide personalized financial guidance. Christopher adheres to the ethical and professional standards established by the CFP® Board. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christopher engages in family activities, fitness, and football.

Nina Nga Vu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and its related entities since 2008, including her current role at Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2022. Located in Westlake, TX, Vu has a longstanding career within the Schwab organization. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support across a large client base.