Samuel Guardiola is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the alumni advisory board of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and is a certified NRA Range Safety Officer. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kavitha Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Sanaa Shaikh is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals and families navigate their financial journeys through personalized planning and support. She focuses on education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Sanaa aims to simplify complex financial decisions and provide clarity and confidence to her clients. With a background in economics and finance, Sanaa holds a Bachelor of Economics degree with a minor in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She values building trust and maintaining ongoing communication, considering these elements crucial for strong financial relationships. Her approach emphasizes understanding client goals to create customized strategies that support their financial success. Outside of her professional role, Sanaa enjoys interior decorating, knitting and crocheting, music, painting, pickleball, spending time with her family, watching movies, and practicing yoga. These personal interests reflect qualities she brings to her work, such as patience, discipline, attention to detail, and a commitment to meaningful connections. She is fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and English.

Christine Malik is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2015 and 2016, respectively, and previously held roles at RX To Go Pharmacy and Walgreens. Malik is also involved in referrals for home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management through a large network of advisors delivering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

Veronica Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Foy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019, following a decade at Raymond James Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Patrick Foy Financial Group and is a public notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Belina Dustin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Seif Ibrahim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at notable firms including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Bank of America. 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’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Dustin Edwards is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IMG Financial Group, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Securian Financial Services, Alliance Benefit Group of Houston, and Invesco Advisers. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director involved in fixed insurance sales and acts as an independent contractor referring businesses for group health insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program structures, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing upwards of $256 billion in assets.

Brooke Vannoy is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, Nuveen Securities, LLC, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, and Ernst & Young. She is based in Houston, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Christian Sanchez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo and JP Morgan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning approach involves structured discovery and modeling tools but generally does not offer individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Ann Ronn is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has held roles at Ameritas Advisory Services, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., and The AFP Group. Outside of advisory work, she is a licensed independent insurance agent and part owner of Income Protection Solutions, Inc., where she educates clients on insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, while supporting advisors with technology for operational and research purposes.

Mark Grisdale is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Equitable Advisors in Houston, TX. He has prior work experience with Katy Independent School District and Trek Bicycle. Equitable Advisors serves individuals and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Matthew Albright is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Edward Jones, and contracting for Michael John Garofalo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Joseph Howard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Webster, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Maique Insurance and Financial Services, Inc and Katie Lamb State Farm. He is also employed at DGW Worldwide, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s recommendations incorporate proprietary research and third-party data, with enrollment criteria requiring a minimum level of investable assets.

Gregory Bergeron is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. His approach centers on developing customized financial plans that provide clients with a clear understanding of their current financial situation and a path toward their future goals. Greg graduated from Texas A&M University in 2006 with a degree in finance. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Gregory aspires to assist clients in making informed financial decisions to help them achieve their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, Gregory is involved in community activities including 1000 Hills Ministry (Church Under the Bridge), Grace Bible Church where he teaches 5th grade Sunday school, and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Directions & Assistance Committee. He enjoys baseball, football, pickleball, and spending time with his family.

James Spangler is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Wenzel Group, a nationally recognized wealth advisory team under Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in Houston, Texas, he focuses on serving individuals, families, and businesses by providing personalized wealth strategies and advice. James aims to be the trusted leader of his clients' financial journeys while building multi-generational relationships. His expertise covers a range of areas including transitional events such as retirement and business changes, corporate benefit programs like equity compensation and retirement plans, trust and estate planning strategies, charitable giving, college education funding, home purchases, and lending through Bank of America. James holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a minor in Spanish from the University of Miami. He maintains several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is also involved with the University of Miami Alumni Association. In his personal time, James enjoys attending sporting events in Houston and spending time with his family, friends, and his mini goldendoodle, Samson. He speaks both English and Spanish.

Oliver Field is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert W. Baird and Russell Investments, as well as a period at Duke University. He is based in Houston, TX. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Isabella Mantilla Valdivieso is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, with experience beginning in 2024. Her background includes roles at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and involvement with Trinity University in multiple capacities, including the admissions office and football department. 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 employs a centralized due diligence process and utilizes both quantitative and qualitative research to support its recommendations.

Brandon Lammers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Finance Committee of the Cy-Fair Girls Athletic Association, a youth sports organization in Cypress, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of investment programs supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.