Kristin Haynes is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping clients align their financial lives with what matters most to them through thoughtful planning and real dialogue, creating financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Kristin's expertise spans college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing, among other areas. She works closely with clients to navigate financial changes with empathy and professional guidance. Kristin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Houston and professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA). Her approach emphasizes fiduciary responsibility, risk-managed investments, and support for families through major life events and special needs planning. In addition to her professional work, Kristin participates in community organizations such as the American Heart Association, Bay Area Turning Point, and Houston Food Bank. Her personal interests include baseball, cooking, dancing, golfing, hiking, music, reading, spending time with family, traveling, and writing.

Kelly Fuller is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Fuller has been associated with Primerica Advisors and its related entities since 2010 and also works at Houston Community College. Outside of advisory services, Fuller receives compensation for sales and referrals of loan products, home security, automation, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors operates a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third parties and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Jay Gazzier is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate and business ownership through entities such as Gazzier Development Group LLC and Jax Development Group LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Keith Raney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in League City, TX, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. 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 and investment strategies and has a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brock Nolin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and operated a pressure washing business, H2Bros Pressure Washing LLC, where he served as a partner involved in quoting and servicing jobs. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Cynthia Kelley is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2005 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, providing managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies and leverages its integration with Bank of America affiliates to support a broad range of financial services.

Daryl Fontenot is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He oversees and coordinates the financial affairs for a select group of individuals, families, and businesses in the Houston area and across the country. His client focus includes services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Daryl assists affluent families, retirees, successful business owners, and corporate executives who value a strategic approach and the resources his team provides. Daryl holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Houston and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His professional affiliations include membership in the Rotary Club of Baytown, the Lee College Board of Regents, the Lee College Foundation, and Bay Area Homeless Services. He is actively engaged in his community, volunteering and fundraising for organizations such as United Way of Greater Baytown and Chambers County, Bay Area Homeless Services, Rotary Club of Baytown, and serving on the Lee College Board of Regents. Outside of work, Daryl’s interests include baseball, genealogy, and traveling. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals.

Kevin Helmer is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2000, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Senior Relationship Officer, and Relationship Officer, gaining extensive experience in financial planning and investment analysis. Kevin partners with clients to improve their financial well-being by providing guidance and developing strategies tailored to their specific goals. His professional focus includes financial planning, portfolio planning, and investment analysis. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Kevin has interests in beach activities, fitness, golf, military service, scuba diving, and surfing.

Andrew Benjamin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at APEX Systems, Source Point, Inc., Ttec, and Invesco. Benjamin is also involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Stephen Ulsh is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Chief Financial Officer for Aslan Federal, a government contracting services firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households and organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Anthony Lapia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Shehzad Khan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations.

Brian Strawn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in League City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages DGW Worldwide, LLC, an investment-related business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering structured, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Tamara Batten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing, as well as CUSO Financial Services and University Federal Credit Union. She is involved with the Clear Lake High School Cheerleaders Booster Club. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jacob Giesen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 license and having seven years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and Edward Jones prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Giesen serves as a board member and treasurer for the Centerfield In Bay Colony Homeowners Association, a nonprofit organization in his local community. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Asa Ehrlich is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He began his career with Fidelity as an Investor Center Intern in 2022, progressing through positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Investment Consultant before his current appointment. In his role, Asa focuses on understanding clients' personal and financial needs to develop customized strategies. He utilizes Fidelity's technology and planning tools to build lasting client relationships and provide ongoing guidance to help clients achieve their evolving financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Asa is interested in board games, camping, football, social events with friends, and golf.

Corey Lashway is a financial advisor based in Houston, TX, affiliated with Primerica Advisors. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Lashway has been with Primerica Advisors since 2017 and also has experience with Primerica Financial Services and Fastenal Company. Primerica Advisors is a sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Valarie Minetos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC, and CrestWare, among other firms. 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 institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jack Mason is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Meletio Lighting and Electric and was affiliated with Texas A&M University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Jack Mason is based, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

William Rovirosa is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has progressed through various roles at Fidelity, including Investment Solutions Representative III, II, and I, as well as High Net Worth Associate, demonstrating a breadth of experience within the financial services industry. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Wire Risk Banking Specialist at USAA from 2020 to 2021. William holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting his expertise in providing financial planning services. He approaches financial planning collaboratively, aiming to understand clients' support needs and preferences to develop actionable plans geared towards financial success. Outside of his professional work, William enjoys activities such as camping, fitness, food exploration, golf, hiking, and parenthood.