Winifred Awolope is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Lazard, Northwestern Mutual, and Bank of America. She is based in Houston, TX. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Walter Sticker is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Killeen, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Financial Services, Tim Thompson/Farmers Insurance, Combined Insurance, and AFlac. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a sports official for the Texas State Officials Association, committing approximately 16 hours per month. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure while maintaining oversight of model selection and implementation.

Anthony Benzaia is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Santa Fe, Texas. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at ExxonMobil and the U.S. Air Force. Benzaia joined Edward Jones in 2025. 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 investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Mark Cavazos is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner and manager of Bay Area Private Wealth Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, relying on third-party program sponsors and affiliated asset managers for implementation.

Logan Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been associated with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Matthew Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Missouri City, 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 provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Perla Cevallos is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JPMorgan Securities, LLC from 2010 to 2023. 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, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Andreas is a CFP® and Series 66 designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alvin, Texas, where he has worked since 2018. He has seven years of industry experience and previously held roles at Fetching Lab Brewery and Bluebonnet Distributing LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. 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.

Diana Momin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations with six years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and BBVA Securities Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes derivatives and commodities capabilities not commonly found in similar institutional programs.

Brad Cunningham is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2012. He currently focuses on assisting individuals and their families in building and maintaining comprehensive financial plans that emphasize flexibility, growth, and protection of their wealth. Brad's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Solutions Representative from 2012 to 2015, an Investment Consultant from 2015 to 2017, and his current position as Vice President and Financial Consultant since 2017. His professional background centers on financial planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Brad enjoys baseball, football, hiking, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Robert Kline is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Kline serves on the finance committees of Moody Methodist Church and the Brain Injury Association of America and acts as a trustee for an investment-related trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to assist clients, while generally acting in an advisory capacity for financial planning services.

Diana Diaz Valles is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of Texas ER Plumbing LLC, a company providing residential and commercial plumbing services. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to support portfolio recommendations, which clients implement with final decision-making authority.

Griselda Longoria is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Ryan Klibert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jaime Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Jaime has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory work, Jaime is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Steven Katcher is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1986 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Katcher holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. 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 developed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Truscott is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. He serves on the board of Healthcare for the Homeless in Houston and is involved as a successor advisor for a donor advised fund. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Erick Tavahen is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, bringing a structured approach to financial analysis and client support. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Investment Consultant before his current position starting in 2025. His expertise lies in conducting financial analysis and identifying often overlooked opportunities to assist clients in their financial journeys. Erick holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, enabling him to provide a range of services within these jurisdictions. Outside of his professional role, Erick has interests in biking, movies, outdoor adventures, and soccer.

Andrew Provost is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with various entities within the JPMorgan organization since 2012. 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 through a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Musa Mahmud is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he supports clients in working toward their financial needs and life goals through a consultative approach to planning and services available at Fidelity. Prior to this, Musa served as a Central Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. He has also held positions as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase (2020-2021), a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley (2018-2020), and a Financial Advisor Associate at Edward Jones in 2018. Musa's professional experience spans various roles in financial advising and client relationship management. His background includes assisting clients with their financial planning needs and managing client relationships across multiple firms in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional work, Musa has personal interests in baseball, cars, football, social events with friends, and outdoor adventures.