William Carpenter

You've experienced an unimaginable loss: the loss of a spouse, a marriage, or a loved one. You never handled the "money" side of things, and you're scared. Your estate planning or divorce attorney has helped you through the nuts and bolts, but now what? Molly Laughter, CFA® Charterholder and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ is passionate about helping women understand finances and answer this question. Molly has spent her professional career making complicated financial topics relatable and understandable. You don't have to know numbers to build a successful life or start again. Molly’s mission is to educate and empower the women she works with to live a life they love, with solid analysis and planning as a foundation for the future. She provides access to comprehensive financial planning and investment management.

Mike Kurz, CIMA®, CFP®, CAIA, CPWA®, RMA® Chief Executive Officer – Financial Planner Mike has spent 25 years in the world of Wealth Management in counselling Investors and Financial Advisors. His professional experience includes coaching on investment advisory programs, private equity, hedging strategies along with formalized Financial Planning and he often speaks at wealth management events, conferences and workshops. Mike shares that, "The greatest pleasure in helping others encompasses using technical knowledge strengthened by creativity and shared experiences to inspire my audience to develop their personal call to action." Education and Certifications Mike is currently enrolled as a graduate student a the Texas A&M University School of Law working towards a Masters in Legal Studies with an emphasis in Wealth Management. Mike earned his B.B.A in Finance at Midwestern State University and is an Investment Advisory Representative. In addition, he is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM designee, Certified Investment Management Analyst® professional, a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designee and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® professional. Mike previously served as the founder and President of the North Texas Investment Management Consultants Association Chapter. In addition, Mike provides volunteer Financial Literacy Education and Research in group presentation. Outside of the boardroom or classroom, Mike enjoys cycling on both mountain bikes and road bikes. In addition, Mike is proud to be a voting member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Mike and his wife Melinda are 20-year residents of Frisco and have enjoyed raising their two children and family dog Baxter in this growing North Texas community.

Parker Eaton is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2018 in various roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Business Development Consultant, and Client Experience Representative. He specializes in comprehensive financial planning aimed at helping clients build, preserve, and transition wealth. Parker focuses on understanding the financial and personal goals of his clients and their families to develop tailored financial plans designed to benefit them both now and in the future. Outside of his professional work, Parker has interests in fishing, football, golf, lake activities, snowboarding, and volunteering.

Colby Neal-Tan is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He joined Fidelity in 2017, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Servicing Advisor at Orange Capital Management, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Colby's professional focus is on helping clients create and execute financial plans tailored to their individual needs and family goals. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice and services.