Brandon Oliva is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, where he worked for over 16 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic methods including AI in its investment process.

Julio Martinez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He has held roles outside finance, including associations with Hispanic organizations and a university in San Antonio, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Carlton Butler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New Braunfels, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and is a YouTube creator through his business, The Reflection Point. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wider range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

H Lovelace is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of advising, Lovelace is involved in a non-variable insurance business in New Braunfels, TX. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits, through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by diversified strategies and advanced technologies.

Antonio Diaz is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at H&R Block and Bank of America, with a current tenure at Merrill since 2016. Outside of his advisory duties, he is connected to SpeechWizards LLC, a family-held business focused on speech pathology and therapy operated by his spouse. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Caitlin Bernatt is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 and investment management capabilities.

Robert Zito is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spring Branch, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Cody Dailey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for First Baptist Church in San Marcos, acting as the church’s elected representative on legal matters. 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, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alberto Puentes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cabrera Capital Markets, Vision Financial Markets, and SB Value Partners. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 customized investment recommendations.

Jessica Mccord is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Infinex Investments and Security Service FCU. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of Cocktail Crafthaus Co, where she assists with social media marketing. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and supports clients through various advisory programs.

Koko Black is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Black worked at Equitable and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of advisory work, Black has been an Uber driver and holds power of attorney for their mother. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm employs an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis with clients retaining final decision authority.

Christine Brown is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles with Lavaca County and First Baptist Church. Based in New Braunfels, TX, she provides financial advisory services through Edward Jones. 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 and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Finley Scott is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Charles Schwab, and Sellside Group LLC. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

George Martinez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 its Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Christine Powell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McQueeney, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 39 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Independent Financial Partners from 2010 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

James Mcallister is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in San Marcos, TX, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a musician, singing and playing instruments. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Glenn Griffin Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He joined LPL Financial in 2017 after four years at Investment Centers of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner selling products on Amazon. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a range of model portfolios.

Armando Castillo II is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including New York Life and USAA Life Co. prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Hester is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bulverde, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at EAN Holdings from 2005 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones, where he has been since 2018. Hester serves as Vice Chairperson of the Board at the Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center, participating in board meetings, executive director interviews, and fundraising efforts. 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 supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Cortez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has three years of industry experience, with prior roles at Fidelity Investments, KeyBank, and Frost Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.