Ethan Sonnier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in League City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and was involved with Juicy Crawfish from 2021 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jonathan Wilder is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Assistant Operations Officer in the United States Army Reserves, assisting with planning operations for a unit of approximately 55 personnel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Nelson is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In this role, he partners with local individuals and their families to develop and implement comprehensive financial plans tailored to their unique circumstances and goals. Prior to this, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Matthew's professional experience includes positions at Wells Fargo as a Premier Banker from 2018 to 2021, and at JP Morgan Chase where he held the roles of Branch Manager, V.P. from 2015 to 2016 and Relationship Banker from 2011 to 2015. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Lester Saathoff is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Houston, TX. 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 advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Rajesh Desai is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sugar Land, TX, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2024. Outside the financial sector, he is involved as a business owner of Namaskaar Foundation, LLC, which operates in travel and electricity distribution. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Gregory Lamm is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Webster, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation business, Gregory A Lamm, PC, based in San Antonio, TX. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Coney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Friendswood, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Amy Jay is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2020, following eight years at Merrill. Outside of financial advising, she owns and operates AJ Translation Services LLC, providing Spanish to English document translation services. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including advisory, principal trading, and market-making activities.

Chad Nichols is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Clarksons Platou Shipping Services USA. He serves as co-trustee and holds power of attorney roles for family members involving investment decisions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with an emphasis on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Carlos Garza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jonathan Romero is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has accumulated four years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on helping clients achieve their financial goals through customized financial planning. Prior to his current role, Jonathan served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2022 to 2024 and as a Licensed Relationship Manager at JP Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2022. His professional background reflects a commitment to understanding clients' unique financial needs and building lasting relationships. Outside of his professional career, Jonathan engages in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, snowboarding, soccer, and traveling.

Andrea Schultz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a beauty consultant for Mary Kay. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Joseph Rose is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates JCRose Consulting and is involved with The Noble Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ramakrishna Gali is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2003 to 2019. Since 2019, he has been associated with both City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' Advisory Risk Profiles.

Lauren Houghton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lester Butler Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Financial Design Group, as well as running his own practice for over three decades. Outside of advising, he is involved with FDG Investments LTD and FDG Management, Inc., entities used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and retirement consulting, supported by a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Fred Van Meter is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in various client focus areas including retirement planning, college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. With close to thirty years of experience, Fred and his team assist clients in navigating each new phase of life by understanding their unique needs and goals. They provide tailored solutions and dedicated attention to help ensure a positive client experience. Fred holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Houston System and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Outside of his professional work, Fred enjoys fishing, golfing, running, scuba diving, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Aldo Perez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Texas Financial Advisors and several entrepreneurial ventures. Perez is also involved in fixed insurance sales through Florida Financial Insurance. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to support client decision-making.

Michael Brooks is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Brooks Law PLLC, where he engages in select pro bono and non-financial legal matters and occasionally presents at Texas law schools on how to complete law school and pass the Bar Exam as a nontraditional student. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Catherine Hesse is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 license and 11 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Texas Wealth Management, LLC, Texas Wealth Management, Inc., and FSC Securities. Hesse is also a licensed attorney and serves as Chief Compliance Officer and Director of Finance and Operations at Texas Wealth Management, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that may include a variety of investment products on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.