Jonathan Shier is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Thrivent, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has a background that includes roles outside finance, such as teaching and working at Trek Bicycle. Outside of his advisory work, Shier is active as a musician, playing jazz trumpet at events and performing with bands through Jordan Kahn Music Company, as well as playing keyboard for a local church worship team. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across a broad range of topics and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management services.

Andrew Smith is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robinhood Financial, Merrill, Charles Schwab, and Apple Inc. Outside of finance, he serves in the Army National Guard as a bandsperson, performing music for military and civilian ceremonies in Texas. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlay services to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Jack Stern is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Jackson Financial and Farpointe Wealth Partners, as well as holding various roles at Michigan State University. 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 individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients.

Michael Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2022 to 2026. He also spent seven years at Ads Steel Services before entering the financial industry. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and diversification principles in its investment approach.

Brandi Reynolds is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with various Wells Fargo entities since 2005, including Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and relies on research and analytics to guide investment strategies, offering a range of financial products through bank and insurance affiliates.

Sabrina Fox is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Highgate Hotels LP. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Matt Ardoyno is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, Ardoyno serves on the advisory council for Texas Wesleyan University and is a board member of ACH Child and Family Services, a nonprofit focused on child advocacy. He is also involved in managing and guiding hunts on his ranch and participates in related agricultural and equine event ventures. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Cristine Rivera is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Ft. Worth, TX, with one year of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers proprietary research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Richard Hancock is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mansfield, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2008 and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advising, Hancock is the owner of Tapenvy.US, LLC and serves as treasurer and co-founder of Devs for Change Inc., a nonprofit organization. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs third-party asset managers and has a tiered wrap-fee structure with ongoing oversight of its model portfolios.

Jonathlyn Agyemang is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Robert Menton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc., SECURITIES AMERICA, inc., and Sunset Financial Services, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and a multi-advisor platform.

Daniella Chung is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dallas, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2026. Prior to her advisory role, she worked in various positions including at Prodigy Volleyball Academy and StarPro Physical Therapy. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions for clients.

Brock Burkett is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on helping clients maximize their relationship with Fidelity by leveraging available tools and resources to support their financial objectives. Prior to this position, he served as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity from 2022 to 2024. Brock's experience includes working as a Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2022. Throughout his career, he has been involved in benefits and planning services aimed at assisting clients in achieving their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Brock enjoys activities such as board games, cooking and baking, family activities, exploring food, and reading.

Suzanne Medford is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Irving, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at COUNTRY FINANCIAL for six years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Elizabeth Stucker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2022 and has prior work history at Colonial Country Club, Barnes and Noble, and Baylor University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Jocelyn Benitez is an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2026 and has prior experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and Barri Financial Group. Outside of financial services, she has worked in retail and education roles, including positions at Ulta Beauty and the University of Houston. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports a wide range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Cady Lake is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. based in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles, he spent 15 years with Raymond James & Associates and has been with ZCS Wealth Management since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, Lake plays the organ and occasionally sings with the choir at St Mary the Virgin Catholic Church. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary advisory services using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jennifer Leblanc is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010 and holds a Series 63 designation. The firm is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. It provides specialized planning services in areas such as business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, special-needs, and divorce planning, supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Steven Mc Williams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years with the firm. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked for Ecolab Inc for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a referee for youth and adult soccer matches with the McKinney Soccer Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Justin Montanari is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Irving, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the automotive industry with roles at Park Place Lexus Plano and James Wood AutoPark. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.