Damian Kimmons is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in martial arts instruction with Be Like Water BJJ/MMA and Houston Karate Academy. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence.

Robert Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and A I M Distributors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of a private Christian school in Sugar Land, Texas. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Phillip Buckner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2009. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Paul Emig is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in League City, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2005 and was previously with Primerica Financial Services beginning in 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a math instructional DVD business as an independent contractor. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Ever Ramirez is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer for the Lions Club of Sugar Land. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment and advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Sergio Ordonez currently serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Sergio worked as a Financial Representative at MetLife Securities and New England Securities. With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Sergio focuses on creating comprehensive and holistic financial plans tailored to each client's unique situation and goals. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License which supports his work in providing financial guidance. Outside of his professional career, Sergio enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, hiking, running, soccer, and traveling.

Michelle Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sole proprietor involved in a separate real estate business in San Jose, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and estate planning specialists.

Drew Selensky is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in managing new wealth, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategies. He works with professionals, families, retirees, and business owners to organize their financial lives and develop tailored strategies intended to simplify complex financial situations and help clients focus on their most important goals. Drew holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is a graduate of Texas A&M University. His approach emphasizes building long-term relationships based on trust and providing honest guidance. He prioritizes understanding each client's unique story and helping them navigate major financial milestones with confidence. Outside of his professional duties, Drew enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities such as fishing, football, and golfing. These personal interests contribute to his perspective on the importance of creating financial freedom to enjoy life with loved ones.

Bert Boutte is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including TD Ameritrade and Ameriprise. Boutte has been with Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management focused on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

Jenifer Thomas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pearland, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. She began her career at Edward Jones in 2025 after 25 years at Oceaneering Space Systems. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joshua Lee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invesco Distributors, Inc. for 14 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Logan Cheak is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a key member of The Cheak Group. Since joining the team in 2018 alongside his father, he has focused on assisting clients with personal retirement and college education planning, as well as developing wealth management strategies tailored to families and individuals. Logan supports The Cheak Group’s goals-based approach to financial planning, emphasizing customized strategies that address tax minimization, retirement income, estate considerations, and long-term care. A native Texan, Logan earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Texas Tech University in 2017. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with the professional organization Lambda Chi Alpha. In addition to his professional work, Logan participates in community activities including involvement with the South Plains Food Bank. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and softball, drawing and painting, and following Houston and Texas Tech sports.

Christopher Steger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Alvin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 following a 13-year tenure with Angleton Independent School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Claire Liaw is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2016. 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 structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Vivek Mehta is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Raymond James Financial Services, as well as Texas Capital Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools.

Corey Magliolo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., Lincoln Financial Securities Corp, Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., OneAmerica Securities, Inc., and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Dickinson Independent School District board and is involved in managing employee benefits through insurance agencies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through a multi-advisor platform.

Gary Broughton is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes nine years at Market Source before joining Primerica in 2020. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established partners.

Antonio Coria is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, as well as a prior position at Southwest Airlines. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative screening and qualitative research and includes ESG considerations within a broader derivatives and commodities capability.

Virginia Grosz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works to provide a comprehensive planning experience to help clients and their families create plans for retirement and beyond. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing from the role of Financial Representative to Relationship Manager, and currently serves as a Planning Consultant since 2023. Throughout her time at Fidelity Investments, Virginia has gained experience in client relationship management and financial planning. Her roles have involved working closely with clients to develop and implement financial strategies that align with their retirement goals. Further information regarding Virginia's education, credentials, personal interests, and community involvement has not been provided.

Richard Ragoobar is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans using Fidelity's comprehensive resources and tools. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals, priorities, and needs, aiming to support them in achieving long-term financial objectives. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before transitioning to his current role in 2024. Prior to that, Richard worked as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2009 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Richard has personal interests that include cars, fishing, fitness, music, and pets.