Bailey Byford is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Edward Jones for eight years and had shorter tenures at Reid, Strickland & Gillette, LLP, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Good Life Insurance Agency as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by advisor tools and a broad platform of advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

Francisco Carrillo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Carrillo Asset Management, LLC, an entity established for tax filing and liability protection. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a diverse range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Aric Boullion is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Superbag Corporation and Bob Edwards Realty. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Jason Allen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp., Wamu Investments, Inc., and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates both quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Todd Swonke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Anahuac, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for 17 years before joining Ameriprise in 2017. Outside of advising, he owns an insurance agency and is a musician who sings and plays piano and guitar. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Joyce Chemutai Love is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity since 2022 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Bank and its affiliates from 2009 to 2021, as well as Key Investment Services and Key Bank between 2017 and 2019. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a range of clients including retail, institutional investors, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Jacob Wade is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in sales and marketing roles at Schraad Sales and Marketing, Advantage Solutions, and Acosta Sales and Marketing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing an Airbnb rental property through the Mawa Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Macie Campbell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lori Comanich is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Invesco and Avantax, and she currently serves as an advisory consultant at True North Private Wealth Partners. In addition to financial advising, she is a licensed real estate agent and leads a realty group through Keller Williams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Coryn Briggs is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mont Belvieu, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Coryn worked at Fidelity Investments for nine years and was self-employed for two years. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jennifer Marcontell is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Edward Jones for 23 years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. In addition to her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Lee College Foundation and is a trustee for Faith Family Church. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides a written Recommendation Report and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal planning aimed at clients approaching or in retirement.

Vishnu Persaud is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of advising, Persaud is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies and owns a vacation home rental business in Galveston, TX. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains an operational model based on a tiered wrap fee structure.

Melissa Hughes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017, and previously spent 13 years with Allstate Sapp Insurance. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory approach is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, with recommendations incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Jennifer Garza is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Avantax Advisory Services and Integrated Tax and Wealth Strategies. Her background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at the University of Houston and Bayou City Wings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of investment vehicles, including model portfolios, registered investment companies, and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Lara Umberger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crosby, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive national network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated trust company and securities-based lending options.

Homero Guerra is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he spent 29 years at the American Bureau of Shipping. Outside of finance, he owns HM Residential Services LLC, a home services business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an independent due-diligence process to select asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Daniel Marin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of advisors.

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.

Jonathan Ahearn is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked for 17 years. He is based in Baytown, TX. 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 through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Evan Weibel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2023 and previously spent eight years at Invesco Advisers, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.