Neil Grant is a CFP® professional at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2011, totaling 15 years at the firm. The DDK Group, where he works, is part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department and serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research tools, including artificial intelligence, in client advisory.

Ryan Frank is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rowlett, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Toyota of Rockwall and Allstate Insurance Co. He is also the managing member of The Ryan Frank Group LLC, a limited liability company. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brenner Holliman is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. Prior to this role, Brenner held several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, and various levels of Investment Solutions Representative and High Net Worth Associate roles from 2021 to 2024. Brenner began their financial career as a Financial Professional at Equitable Advisors in 2020 before joining Fidelity Investments. Brenner's professional experience encompasses a range of responsibilities in financial consulting, investment solutions, and client relationship management. Their work focuses on personalized planning and guidance tailored to clients' financial objectives, starting with identifying key priorities and conducting comprehensive reviews of clients' financial situations.

Julian Puhringer is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Julian completed an Accredited Certificate Program from New York University.

James Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Cetera, BOK Financial Securities, and Stephens. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing advisor-supported tools and multiple investment strategies across its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors.

Cole Bohner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Champ Sports Company, Bridgepoint Consulting, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he plays guitar in a band on weekends. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with non-discretionary implementation decisions.

Acacia Mendoza Diego is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Machol and Johannes LLC. Outside of financial advising, she operates a baked goods business, Acacia Pops, and has engaged in dog sitting and walking services as an independent contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include estate planning strategies and access to various investment offerings.

Stephanie Spyres is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018, with additional experience at USAA financial services between 2016 and 2018. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers 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 fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and supports its investment process with oversight and the use of AI-driven methodologies.

Tara Walters is a financial advisor with Merrill in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill since 2003 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. She is an officer of Esto Dux GP, LLC, a for-profit investment-related entity based in Dallas. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Patrick Smith is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and families to develop and implement comprehensive financial plans. He focuses on understanding the unique complexities of each client's situation to provide actionable steps aligned with their long-term goals. His professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, as well as a Workplace Planning Consultant at the same firm. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Benefits Coordinator at Aflac. Patrick holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Joseph Radovic is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. He volunteers with The Storehouse of Collin County, providing investment advice to the nonprofit’s board. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and a network of affiliated broker-dealer and RIA entities.

Mackenzie Gibson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals, families, and professionals develop personalized investment strategies. She focuses on areas such as education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mackenzie works to build meaningful client relationships and provides guidance aimed at simplifying complex financial decisions. Mackenzie holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Texas and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She draws on her expertise to help clients create clear paths toward their financial goals by uncovering what matters most to them and their families. Outside of her professional work, Mackenzie enjoys biking, gardening, horseback riding, music, photography, reading, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Gary Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of an accounting firm, Gary C. Smith, P.C., where he reviews and prepares tax returns and compiled financial statements. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management across a large network of advisors.

Alexander Marsh is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and various positions outside the financial sector. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Laura Marquard is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Nikki Brooks is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Prospera Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Cetera Wealth Services, Stifel, and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns TAG 22 Enterprises LLC, where she provides psychology-informed coaching and consulting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Kent Huang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011, and previously held roles at RBC Capital Markets and Citigroup Global Markets. He is employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer a range of bank products and services in addition to securities. 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 non-discretionary advisory program focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Chelsea Fox is a financial advisor at Merrill in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Bank 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizations.

Ryan Anderson is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Dallas, TX, having joined its private bank and Smith Barney divisions in 2025. Prior to that, he worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sara Ramadan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Artisan Design Group, DealerSocket, Pfs Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she represents Scentsy, a company specializing in scented wax and cleaning supplies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.