Lara Umberger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eduardo Rosales is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ruben Blanco is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked in various roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 when recommending strategies.

Reginald Allison is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors before joining Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party investment teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Major is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2013. He has 16 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Matthew Stout 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 firms, including SagePoint Financial and Harman Wealth Management, before joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Peter Vanderlofske is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 11 years and has operated Polaris Benefits LLC since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Scholar Liaison and Board Member for Baylor Research Advocates for Student Scientists (BRASS), supporting graduate student researchers at Baylor College of Medicine. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Julia Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Southstate Bank, PNC Investments LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wells Fargo Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Angela Carrizales is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2019 and also has experience with Pfsu and Humble ISD. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies and manages real estate investments as a member of Paving the Way Properties, LLC. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm that offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides custodial and trade execution services through Pershing.

Milin Patel is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Bee One Properties Ltd, where he has managed real estate leasing operations. Milin is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Bradford Boike is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with pre-retirees, retirees, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies aimed at helping clients achieve income security and financial freedom in retirement. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management, retirement income, investment consulting, philanthropic and tax minimization planning. Bradford holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Dayton and a High School Diploma from Kenmore High School in Akron, Ohio. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the University of Dayton Alumni organization. In addition to his professional work, Bradford is involved in community service, volunteering with the Houston Food Bank. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, fishing, and traveling. Bradford is married and has one adult son.

Jorge Molina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Humble, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Aflac. In addition to his advisory work, he sells supplemental term and whole life insurance products through Assurity Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and a large-scale infrastructure.

Michael Leatherwood is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and also worked at Swinging Door from 2016 to 2019. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Thomas Stegner is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 provides a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kelly Troutman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Patterson Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining scale and a broad array of financial products with advisory and technological support tools.

Louis Perkins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Lincoln Financial Securities. In addition to his role at Cetera, Perkins is involved in managing financial planning and investment-related activities through his partnerships in Sugar Land Financial Advisors and Lifespring Financial Advisors LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers.

Chih Hao Ng is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Next Financial Group Inc. Ng is also involved in insurance sales and management through his roles in related businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and legacy account transitions.

Daniel Hemberger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Clarissa Barras is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity Investments in various capacities since 2009. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct algorithm-driven portfolios and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with oversight of multiple registered investment companies.