Kaden Millard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at 49 Financial and has experience outside finance, including two years at Mamaka Bowls. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, customized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Austin Barr is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Goldman Sachs and served six years in the U.S. Army. He serves as Finance Committee Chair and a board member for Catholic Charities Fort Worth, a nonprofit organization. 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 selection, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Ariel Canales is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and AXA Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Corwyn Yeske is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He also operates CSN LLC as a network field technician on a part-time basis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, utilizing a range of advisory programs including third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored offerings.

Deacon Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to Wells Fargo, he worked at Empower Advisory Group, Empower Financial Services, Heritage Pool Supplies, and Strategic Financial Partners. Outside of finance, he owns a lawn service and maintenance business, Patterson Lawn & Land Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Alan Phillips is a financial advisor with Merrill in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Pruco Securities, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kerri Connellan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2015, and previously at Barclays Capital Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its process and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Courtney Hurt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025, she worked at Stifel, Merrill, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is actively involved in the equestrian community as an owner and partner with the National Cutting Horse Association. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations within selected investment strategies.

Carlos Menicucci is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, having joined in 2025, and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Merrill. His credentials include Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions alongside a range of retirement plan services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Joshua Steel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Abbott Laboratories and Medtronic. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kayla Hunt is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Nordblom is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he receives non-investment compensation related to home security, automation products, and mortgage loan referrals. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies created by external asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Anthony Kemp is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2017. Kemp is based in Denton, TX. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brandy Monasco is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Monasco manages social media channels focused on animal and DIY project videos. 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 approach combines quantitative and qualitative manager research to deliver asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Corban Alkhayer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-supported recommendations focused on income sources, tax-smart withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Preston Pavlat is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, UBS Financial Services, First Command Financial Services, and Fidelity Investments. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative screening and qualitative research supported by a manager solutions team to develop model asset allocations.

Rachel Berardi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise in Fort Worth, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in independent insurance brokering and is an employee of BEEZ3 LLC, where she manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Mercer III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Brandon Patterson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has worked in various roles including positions at Aflac, Ponko, and Auburn University. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Maci Geltmeier is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized financial planning services with a focus on areas such as divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Maci holds a Bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University and a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She also holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her background includes five years as an NCAA Division I student-athlete, contributing to her work ethic and discipline. Outside of her professional work, Maci is interested in adventure sports, biking, golfing, hiking, music, running, soccer, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga. She aims to build lasting relationships with her clients and help them feel confident about their financial future.