Ethan White is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ordos Tax Services, where he assists with tax preparation and accounting tasks. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools while overseeing substantial discretionary assets and a large advisor network.

Troy Perkins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2025 and previously served at Concourse Financial Group Securities and Lincoln Financial Securities. Perkins is also involved in several financial service businesses, including his own Perkins Financial, where he provides insurance and financial products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and program options.

Nicholas Hathaway is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2023. His background includes roles at the University of Houston and several small businesses. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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 institutions.

Brandon Roth is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and incorporates a range of investment strategies, including those with ESG criteria.

Tirzah Haiola is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of Hawaii and Bank of America, with concurrent involvement at Louisiana State University Shreveport. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizations.

Athena Morrow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she provides plan production services to local advisors through Penni, Rippey, Cunningham & Associates, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to generate personalized recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Antonio Nunez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting federal employees, military personnel, and government retirees with maximizing their financial futures. Antonio provides expertise in managing benefits, investments, and retirement planning specific to this group. With 9 years of experience in the finance industry, he helps clients navigate their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) rollovers and investment strategies, Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) planning, federal employee benefits such as FEGLI and survivor benefits, and tax-efficient retirement income planning. Antonio employs a fiduciary, education-first approach to help clients make informed financial decisions. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Antonio earned a High School Diploma from Iraan High School. He communicates with clients in both English and Spanish.

Loren Westerfield is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His career includes roles at InfoStride, We the Veterans Foundation, Atkinson Engineers, Liberty University, and eight years with the United Service Organizations (USO). Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Miriam Alvarez Martinez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Torres is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and has prior experience at Heb and Klein Oak Highschool. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in music as a songwriter and performer. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Their approach includes algorithm-driven retirement recommendations combined with personalized financial advising, primarily serving clients with significant investable assets.

Bruce Quick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a centralized service team.

Regis Rodrigues is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at several prominent firms, including Merrill and Bank of America, and has held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. outside of financial services, he was involved in businesses such as Copacabana Grill, LLC and R & R Flooring, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process utilizes centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies and supported by affiliates offering implementation and portfolio services.

Samuel Penni is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Houston Amateur Hockey Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, combining proprietary research and third-party data to provide tailored recommendations.

Larry Brannick is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2011. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and maintains regulatory registrations reflecting broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Erika Urvina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Esmeralda Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and utilizes systematic methodologies including algorithmic and AI-driven approaches.

Dennis Synatschk is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an online sales business as an Amazon seller. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and provides a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment services.

Jack Roland is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 37 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge since 2016. Roland is also a board member of several nonprofit organizations, including Lifeline Chaplaincy and Compassionate Touch, and serves on the board of the Team Complete Athlete Kingwood Volleyball Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and offers access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Rebecca Creager is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Spring, TX, with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Klein ISD and Hughes & Cozad Orthodontics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Emilie Hegyes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2019 after nearly eight years in scientific research and development. She brings a background in critical thinking and problem-solving derived from her scientific education and experience, applying these skills to help clients identify what is most important to them and create plans to realize their goals. Emilie emphasizes building trusted and accountable relationships with her clients, supporting them throughout the financial planning process and sharing in the success when goals are achieved. Emilie holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Science, both from the University of Montana. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her client focus areas encompass college and education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning and income, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, as well as services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Outside of her professional role, Emilie and her wife share a commitment to raising their family in Missoula. She is involved with community organizations such as A Carousel for Missoula, Montana Science Fair, Montana Special Olympics, The Dylan Steigers Concussion Project, and spectrUM Science. Emilie enjoys spending time with her family attending local Griz games and community events, as well as engaging in outdoor activities in Montana’s parks, trails, rivers, lakes, and ski hills.