Jacob Welsh is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Welsh also serves as an executor of estates in a non-investment capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser supporting individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors and 800,000 clients.

Teresa O’Connor is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Spring, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2021 and previously spent seven years at VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of AltusCG Holdings, Inc., a holding company that manages the administrative operations and ownership transfer of her financial services firm. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients—including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charities—offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership, which shape its product offerings and platform economics.

Charles Mehling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of group and individual health, fixed life, disability income, and long-term care insurance products through Mehling Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lisa Calloway is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020, preceded by work at H.D. Vest and Wells Fargo Clearing. She is also the owner of Focus Forward Divorce Planning, a divorce planning service based in Spring, TX. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, operating through thousands of financial professionals and offering access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Carlos Diaz is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He focuses on understanding his clients' financial goals and concerns to build and develop holistic plans that address their needs and help achieve their objectives. He has professional experience in various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments in 2023, as well as Premier Banker and Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Carlos enjoys spending time with friends and attending social events. He also has interests in scuba diving and traveling.

Gavin Walters is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Uber and ARISS Financial Group/Kuttin Wealth Management Ameriprise. Walters also has a background outside finance, having worked at Mencius Gourmet Hunan. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through a centralized team and proprietary analysis tools.

Robert Taphorn is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent individuals and families to address a range of financial needs, including retirement planning and investment strategies. Robert and his team take a collaborative approach to wealth planning, aiming to generate tailored ideas that help clients achieve their financial goals. Since joining the Taphorn, Boike & Associates team at Merrill in 2016, Robert has assisted clients from the Houston area and across the country in managing family wealth, legacy planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He leverages Merrill’s research, planning capabilities, and investment resources to support his clients effectively. Robert holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Economics and a minor in Business Administration. Outside of his professional role, Robert enjoys playing disc golf and watching films in his free time.

William Probe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Humble, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his work at Ameriprise, Probe manages an independent advisory business through DGW Worldwide, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized advice, with an emphasis on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Bill Rippey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Houston, TX, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through Ronin Services LLC and a member of Pennway Management, both non-investment-related activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Klein is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, and Mass Mutual. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm 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.

Tyler Ginn is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients alongside Ginn Wealth Management, an advisory team based in Baton Rouge. He works to provide wealth management services that focus on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue personal goals. His areas of focus include college education planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Tyler joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2021 and holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Louisiana State University, obtained in 2024. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on developing strategies tailored to clients' life goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Outside of his professional role, Tyler enjoys LSU sports such as baseball and football, as well as hiking, traveling, and playing pickleball.

John Bunch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities, LLC for eight years and operated Bunch Consulting Group, LLC for four years. Outside of his advisory work, he provides business oversight for a family venture creating and selling laser-designed products. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that delivers customized retirement income planning and recommendations based on detailed analysis and proprietary tools.

Calvin Yuen serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees branch operations and leads client service initiatives. Prior to his current role, Calvin worked as a Regional Planning Consultant for Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2021, developing expertise in financial planning and client advisory services. His approach focuses on tailoring strategies to meet each client's specific financial goals and circumstances. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Calvin has interests in baseball, bowling, fitness, running, and snowboarding.

Christopher Lane is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and Wells Fargo. Prior to his current role, he was involved with Blue Science Pools. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Henry Matula Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a FINRA registered advisor since 1993 and has been with Merrill and its predecessors since June of 1993. As a Portfolio Manager in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program, he can manage personalized or defined investment strategies, which may include individual stocks, bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, often with discretionary authority if given by clients. Henry holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Houston’s C. T. Bauer School of Business. He completed the Executive Education Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 2003. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He also holds several licenses including Group 1 Texas Life and Health and FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 registrations. A native Texan from the Houston/Galveston area, Henry is involved with his church and participates in human welfare charities. He and his wife Tanya live in Houston, Texas, and enjoy spending time with their two sons. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, music, surfing, and tennis.

Alison Daley is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Houston, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Daley serves as treasurer for Big Fella Classic Inc., managing funds raised for charitable organizations, and advises the Peoria City Council as a member of the Downtown Advisory Commission. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department serves a broad client base including individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers services such as financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing manager selection and monitoring.

Richard Pfeil is a CFP® and Series 66 designated advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., where he has worked since 2013. He has 22 years of industry experience. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, supported by in-house research and strategic partnerships.

Nathaniel Ervin III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and non-investment referrals related to home security and automation through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies and provides advisor-supported recommendations, overseeing approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Valentina Everhart is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Spring, TX, and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2007 and with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

Louis Mattaliano is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and affiliated entities since 2009. Outside his advisory role, he is a limited partner in the Mattaliano Family LP and a member of Memorial Equities, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting services using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA consulting.