Heather Lunsford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Community Resource Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, PNC Investments, and BBVA Wealth Solutions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Taphorn serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and leads a team dedicated to providing financial advice and services to affluent families and successful business owners. With over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, he focuses on complex planning needs and financial strategies tailored to high net worth investors and private business owners. John holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® credentials. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany, and holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 53, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys spending time restoring and racing vintage race and collectible cars. He is married and a father of two, with a family connection to his wealth management team through his son, Robert.

Thomas Daniels is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2021 and had previous self-employed roles as well as a prior Ameriprise Financial position in 2017. Outside of finance, Daniels is involved in music as a guitar instructor and performer, recording and playing under various stage names. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice that integrate investment research with tax-aware withdrawal strategies, focusing on dependable income sources for clients nearing or in retirement.

Robert Franklin is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and custom strategies across various asset classes.

Melissa Poppell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sigma Financial Corporation, SPC, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she is a business owner of Gaas Enterprises, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Jennifer Chachere is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Spring, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a mentor for children at Eiland Elementary School through the St. Dunstan's Kids Hope program. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing annual written recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Lynn Fletcher is a CFP® professional affiliated with Cetera, with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Lynn held roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Provision Brokerage, and Avantax Insurance Agency, among others. In addition to financial advising, Lynn operates a tax preparation and accounting business as a certified public accountant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party strategies.

Gary Price Sr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the PFS™ designation and has 28 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors, as well as co-ownership of Price & Price, CPA since 1985. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party model portfolios under both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Azhoun Al Sada is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and Santander Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property in Magnolia, Texas. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals and institutions.

Andrew Perla is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crosby, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Liberty Mutual for four years and held various roles at companies including NTT Data, Uber, and Whataburger. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Connie Gambatese is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2000. 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 combines in-house research and third-party analytics to offer diversified investment solutions and operates a broad network of more than 14,000 advisors managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Cassandra Richardson is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. She has held various roles within J.P. Morgan and its affiliates since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner and partner in a short-term Airbnb rental business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process.

Matthew Prucha is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Tres Lomas Ranch LLC, a ranch property in Humble, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across individual and institutional segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Donald Gaddy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is noted for its extensive retail advisor and branch network as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Manuel Elvir III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63, 65, and 66. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual of America Securities LLC and Mutual of America Life Insurance Company. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Manuel works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Shane Bueno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005 and previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Calvin Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and also has experience with Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Nabat Mahmudova is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Neoair, and New York Life Insurance Company, as well as academic positions at Izmir University of Economics and City University of New York. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Diana Weaver is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked for 10 years. She is based in Crosby, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jerry Cutaia Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 17 years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Shepherd's Border Collies and Schnauzers, a business based in Shepherd, Texas. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional advisory platforms.