Nolan Caldwell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Prior to that, he was with Union Planters National Bank for 37 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Blake Mc Cormack is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in League City, TX. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Soma Chakraborty is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. 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 to support its recommendations.

James Williams Willis is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BNY Mellon and seven years of service in the U.S. Army. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and serves a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Aaron Daniel II is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked with Clear Creek ISD for two years. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with 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.

Johnathon Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Jobot, ALLIANTGROUP, Robert Half, Bank of America, and the University of Tennessee. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service geared toward individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, focusing on clients who maintain a significant portion of assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Uchechukwu Obi is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years at the firm and a total of nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, N.A., Nov Fiberglass, and Zenith Bank PLC. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a part-time rideshare and delivery driver. 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 institutional investors.

Stacy Crews is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Houston, TX. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business that offers courses and training on setting up online businesses and serves as a board member and secretary for the nonprofit Project Alive & Kicking. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to generate personalized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Ashley Freitag is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Friendswood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Tylan Shelby is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Shelby held roles at W & S Brokerage Services, Western & Southern Life, and A-1 Tax & Financial Services. Before entering financial services, Shelby spent two years with the Los Angeles Chargers. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized team and proprietary research.

Parker Mc Collum is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Webster, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he spent four years at the University of Alabama and thirteen years in full-time education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, including asset allocation and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm combines internal research with third-party data and algorithmic tools to provide non-discretionary, collaborative recommendations tailored to clients meeting specific asset criteria.

Conner Percle is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Webster, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he held roles at William Paden Wiese and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2022 to 2025. He is also employed with DGW Worldwide, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edgar Escobar is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, PNC Bank, and Verizon Wireless. 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.

Sharon Medina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and spent 16 years with BFT Financial Group, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Medina Insurance Agency, selling auto, home, and commercial general liability insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

William Branham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, as well as work with WM. Stanton Branham, CPA, where he continues to provide tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Bryan Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017. Prior to that, he held positions at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC, and Regions Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. Their approach incorporates an ESG eligibility framework and access to a wide range of products through its security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant registrations.

Eric Dluzniewski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He previously worked with Cain Watters & Associates, LLC and has a Series 65 designation. His background includes positions at Texas A&M University and Beacon Lakes Golf Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research.

David Wegenke is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2006 and associated with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Regional Leader for Lutheran Hour Ministries, where he supports recruitment and fundraising efforts for the Lone Star Region. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach includes periodic plan reviews and integration options with managed-account programs while maintaining separation between planning and portfolio management.

Michael Ferrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was employed in various roles within the education sector at Spring ISD, Brazosport ISD, and Houston ISD. 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Curran is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans 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 vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.