Laurie Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Raymond James Financial and Woodforest National Bank since 2009. Laurie also serves as Program Operations Coordinator for Woodforest Wealth, a support company in The Woodlands. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored non-discretionary consulting with analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique institutional affiliation.

Dean Harman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and runs Harman Asset Management, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is a cofounder of Alphalytics Research, which provides economic research services, and is the author of the book *Win By Not Losing*. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation modeling and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michael Hempfling is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1995, initially working in securities regulatory supervision before joining Merrill Lynch. His role involves providing investment advisory services and portfolio management to individuals, families, and business owners. Michael holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is certified as a Senior Portfolio Advisor through Merrill Investment Advisory Program. He has also completed the Series 63 and Series 65 regulatory exams. His expertise includes retirement planning, investment strategy development, portfolio management, and wealth preservation. He earned both a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri. In addition to his professional experience, Michael is a United States Army Veteran. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, football, soccer, traveling, and watching movies.

Jonathan Parr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Flowserve Corporation for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Kogler is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Invesco Advisers, Advised Assets Group, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. From 2023 to 2025, he was involved with RLK Phoenix Enterprises LLC. 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

James Egan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade in various roles since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational capabilities.

Frederick De Groot is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Based in Houston for the past 20 years, he specializes in executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Frederick applies a disciplined and balanced approach to portfolio management, helping clients navigate market volatility and focusing on strategies tailored to their unique financial goals. Frederick holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. He earned his bachelor's degree from LaSalle University and his MBA from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. His extensive experience includes working with corporate executives and professionals through various economic climates, emphasizing proactive communication and accountability. Outside of his professional work, Frederick enjoys reading, running, and spending time with his family. He is involved in community organizations including EYBL Basketball, The John Cooper School, Texas Torque, and The University of Chicago.

Renee Weston is a Financial Advisor with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently working with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in comprehensive wealth management and advanced planning strategies, including retirement planning, wealth transfer and legacy planning, education funding, and asset protection. Renee works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their individual goals, values, and visions for the future. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has an educational background including a High School Diploma from Klein High School and an Associate's Degree from North Harris Montgomery County College. Renee is committed to building lasting relationships by providing thoughtful guidance and helping clients make informed financial decisions throughout different stages of life. As a mother of three young adult children, Renee understands the importance of planning ahead and creating financial security for future generations. She is dedicated to assisting clients in building, preserving, and transferring wealth in ways that reflect their priorities.

Michael Pinkley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Conroe, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco Private Ledger since 2004 and at UBS Financial Services from 1991 to 2004. Pinkley also operates a wealth management business under the name Wealth Management Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Joshua Vessell is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their individual needs. He provides ongoing advice and adapts strategies as clients' circumstances evolve. Joshua's areas of expertise include executive compensation, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He emphasizes data-driven recommendations supported by thorough preparation to improve client outcomes through disciplined financial planning and investment management. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Joshua earned his High School Diploma from The Woodlands College Park High School and attended Houston Baptist University without obtaining a degree. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Dylan Dalpedri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the financial sector, he held roles at Pendle Hill Advisors and worked in the food service industry, including at Fajita Jack's Tex-Mex Bar and Grill and Papa John's Pizza. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including multi-manager fund structures. The firm integrates proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, supporting a range of investment vehicles and employing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Janet Bryant is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She serves as a trustee for a friend's trust in Birmingham, Michigan. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Donato Martone is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved administratively with RCM Anesthesia LLC and is authoring a book. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Diego Berrocal Dejo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has six years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2020, and prior to that was with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is involved in organizing pickleball tournaments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a comprehensive model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Mark Pond is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in financial advisory, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and manages his own entities, MAP Wealth Management LLC and Pond Wealth Management. He is a volunteer member of the Finance Committee at Frassati Catholic High School in Spring, TX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a related municipal advisor.

Kari Ruchti is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Woodlands, TX, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked in health system services and mental health organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved planning tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers various advisory programs, including corporate financial planning agreements.

Valerie Avila is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and has a longer tenure with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 2009. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 when recommending strategies.

Joshua Heard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he held positions at DS Recreational Services, Inc., Panola College, and The University of Texas at Austin. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm offers a broad platform including fee-based planning, portfolio management, principal trading, and capital markets services.

David Frank is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Northwestern Mutual and NEXT Financial Group, and he is also CEO of Innovative Premier Financial Services, a firm he has led since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Montgomery ISD Education Foundation and participates as a committee captain for the Houston Livestock & Rodeo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform, enabling advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Richard Ebert is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1989 and has also operated GGFC Inc. since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a sole proprietorship involved in rental property in Cleveland, Texas. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and research-driven portfolio management.