Harvey Hardee is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to his current role, he has worked at City National Bank since 2017 and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of a land mitigation bank and the National Association of Corporate Directors in Houston. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to clients’ risk profiles and incorporates a mix of in-house and third-party investment resources.

Peter Noyes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Pearljunora Zenon is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Invesco for 23 years. In addition to her role at Ameriprise, she serves as an associate financial advisor with Outlier Operational Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on retirement income planning, using a combination of internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Steven Phan is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has been active in the financial industry since 2024. His work experience includes roles at Skyward Financial, LLC, Centric Wealth, and academic positions at Rice University and the University of Houston. 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 model portfolios, combining large-scale non-advisory financial activities with oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Lori Gibson Hynson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Corpus Christi, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked with Wells Fargo Bank since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as assistant treasurer for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and owns a business specializing in interior design and remodeling. She is also a respite care provider for Foster Care Beacon of Hope. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Taylor Korb is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Ky Willson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles including positions with the Houston-Galveston Area Council, Leadership Houston, and the City of Houston. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over 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 strategies, with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Irene Haberstroh is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2000 and also has experience owning a bistro in 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services, supported by a nationwide network of advisors and a wide range of portfolio management styles.

Paula Kingsbury is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 38 years of industry experience. She has worked extensively with Avantax and currently manages Kingsbury Business Services, LLC, where she provides tax preparation and management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options and discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

Donald Burrows Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to Cetera, he worked for Hilltop Securities Inc. for 10 years and is involved in several business ventures including ownership of a family-operated pine plantation and management of a ranch in Timpson, TX. He also owns and consults for multiple businesses in consulting, tax preparation, and mineral interests. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, supporting a wide range of program options and custodial arrangements.

Joshua Espinedo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term goals. His approach is centered on understanding a client’s complete financial picture and creating flexible plans tailored to changing market conditions, with access to Merrill’s investment insights as well as Bank of America’s banking and lending solutions. Joshua’s areas of expertise include college education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Joshua earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Houston System. Born and raised in Houston, Joshua participates in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill’s tradition. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys basketball, camping, cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, racquetball, yoga, and spending time with family.

Catherine O'Connell is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. Her prior roles include positions at Northern Trust Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank. She also manages an inherited portfolio through RLB O&G LLC, assisting with bill approvals and annual tax preparation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Lesley Lozano Perez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank since 2019 and began her role at Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Prior to her advisory work, she has experience in education and various service roles. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Ximena Valenzuela is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Citigroup and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member of a real estate investment LLC she formed with her husband. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Randy Levy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and executor for family trusts and estates. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Whorton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Roberts Wealth Management. At Merrill, he is part of a large team serving various client segments. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines internal Chief Investment Office strategies with third-party managers and supports a range of account types with trading, administration, and custody services.

Nathan Owens is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2026. Prior to this, he held brief roles at Britt Smith and The Woodlands Country Club. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Matthew Foshee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and affiliated entities since 2018 and previously spent 13 years at Scottrade, Inc. and two years at TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Richard Markey Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following six years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Alexis Medellin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.