Esther Beal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Parker Joffrion is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at KPMG and spent five years in full-time education. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and manages the bookkeeping for a small used construction equipment business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and research resources to support its advisors.

Stephanie Tamburello is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Based in Houston, TX, she has spent over a decade working within these firms. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Fontana is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. He has been with PFS Investments Inc. since 2022 and has a background in event production as a freelance contractor since 2017. Additionally, he is involved with Adore Ministries. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors. The firm primarily utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers a range of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Troy Mettey Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Memorial Hermann Healthcare Systems for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a wide range of advisory and investment services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Riley Hood is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Goosehead Insurance and Academy Sports and Outdoors. Outside of his advisory role, Hood is employed by DGW Worldwide, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering personalized recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm operates as a large institutional provider of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Xavier Colon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic methods, overseeing affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and serving multiple registered investment companies.

Robert Hughes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and related entities since 2004 and has also worked at Walmart since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Matthew Wicke is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Applied Industrial Technologies from 2004 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Cynthia Barnett is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and OSAIC. In addition to her advisory career, Barnett has been a licensed Texas real estate broker since 1985. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Stuart Jackson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked with Edward Jones since 2024 and owns Jackson Business Solutions, a consulting firm providing management consultation services. Prior to his financial advisory career, he held positions at Alvin Community College, the University of Texas Medical Branch, and the College of the Mainland. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is known for its extensive nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated services including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Francis Fontana is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in League City, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and associated with Primerica Financial Services since 1985. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products, home security, automation, and other 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 separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional plan management.

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.

Kaitlyn Plumb is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at State Farm and Exchange Bank. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kelly Fuller is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. Fuller has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2014 and also has a long-term role at Houston Community College. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates through a large network of advisors and uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

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.

Brock Nolin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Northwestern Mutual for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in H2Bros Pressure Washing LLC, where he is involved in quoting and servicing jobs. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC 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 proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Cynthia Kelley is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in High Point, North Carolina. She has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on helping individuals, families, and organizations achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies. Cynthia's expertise includes investment guidance, retirement planning, cash accumulation strategies, wealth transfer services, and insurance planning. A graduate of Wake Forest University, where she participated in the women's basketball team, Cynthia holds a Bachelor's Degree and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She combines her academic background with a commitment to providing informed, tailored financial advice that aligns with each client's unique needs and aspirations. Beyond her professional work, Cynthia is actively involved in community service in the Triad area. She volunteers and conducts educational workshops with organizations such as Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Wake Forest University Trail Blazer, and Winston Salem Foundation Community Philanthropy Builders, reflecting her dedication to giving back and supporting nonprofit initiatives.

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.

Jared Reed is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, E*TRADE, J.P. Morgan Securities, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.