Matthew Rivera is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Glenmede Trust Company, Mariner Wealth Advisors, The Vanguard Group, and Wealth Management Solutions. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers along with a range of investment vehicles and portfolio management services.

Robert Hogue is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Stanford Group Company, BNY Investment Center Inc., Pershing LLC, and Lockwood Financial Services, Inc. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services employing strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Joseph Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent six years at Whole Foods Market. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm utilizes Schwab's asset allocation models and research tools, with advisors recommending investments while clients make final trading decisions.

Simon Beresford is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Corient with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Advisors, Inc. for eight years and TD Ameritrade, Inc. for ten years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions, continuously monitoring portfolios using risk management tools to align with client objectives.

Ralph Youngblood Jr. is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and LPL Financial, with seven years at Independent Financial Partners prior to joining Private Advisor Group in 2019. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model, leveraging technology platforms and third-party managers to provide customized investment solutions.

Sergio Badillo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having six years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2019 and was previously associated with TIAA starting in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, applying a fiduciary standard to its registered investment adviser services.

Joel Gomez is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Dallas, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Gomez serves as a board member for Los Primos Dallas, a nonprofit mentoring high school students, and for the Country Place Homeowners Association, supporting community events. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to client objectives and emphasizes non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities, particularly in retirement plan consulting.

Sha'ron Clark is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, she worked at Park Avenue Securities, Opes One Wealth, and Guardian Life Insurance, and has experience in education and other sectors. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management using model and customized portfolios managed under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Yancy is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at firms including Fisher Investments, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Prior to his financial services career, he was the owner of Cadet Medical Supply, LLC, a medical supply business that ceased operations in 2022. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management using model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Philip Pyrz is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Addison, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an agent for life insurance, annuities, disability income, long-term care, and group insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically carried out on a discretionary basis by the third-party managers.

Nicolas Gallo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has two years of industry experience. His previous work history includes roles at Skanska, Lowe's, and the University of North Texas. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients associated with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers model and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Daniel Gunderson is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Brookstone since 2020. Prior to that, he was associated with JD Mellberg and Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc. Gunderson is also involved in insurance sales through his role at J.D. Mellberg Financial. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models and options-enhanced strategies, and serves as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

William Wehner is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies and related New York Life entities since 2017 and previously worked with USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Financial Advisors from 2011 to 2017. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Texas Theta Sigma chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, providing guidance to the executive board. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with a diverse range of clients including plan sponsors and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Smilie is a Personal Investment Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop strategies tailored to their unique ambitions and financial goals. His approach focuses on aligning clients with the appropriate people, plans, and processes to address priorities such as funding education, retirement planning, and managing potential health care costs. Jonathan holds a High School Diploma from Liberty University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes clarity and transparency in his work, aiming to simplify the complexities of wealth planning and help clients make informed decisions throughout their financial journey.

Ellina Cheney is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Valic Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. Ms. Cheney is based in Frisco, TX. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Trajko Papuckoski is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fisher Investments and several firms within the Cetera network. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of two local Orthodox churches, contributing to their financial oversight and planning. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and smaller institutional clients. The firm distinguishes its planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group.

Joia Allen is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2026, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2022 to 2026. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management using model portfolios and customized strategies.

Michael Foster is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2005. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard and serves clients often connected through TIAA-administered retirement plans.

Antonio Sosa is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously worked at Texas Tech University from 2011 to 2016. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm operates with a fiduciary standard for its RIA services and offers both model-based and customized portfolio management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Gabriel Pelphrey is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Lion Street Financial and Northwestern Mutual. He owns Strategic Legacy Partners LLC, which provides COLI BOLI deferred compensation services, and Verity Capital, where he introduces institutional investors to alternative investment opportunities. He is also owner of Stewarded, focusing on insurance investments and deferred compensation. Integrity Alliance is an enterprise firm serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through a network of over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing diverse investment approaches and supporting various plan services including discretionary management and ERISA 3(38) advisory roles.