Scott Finley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Sugar Land Rotary Board of Directors and works as a soccer referee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that emphasize written recommendations and annual advice on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Brian Papp is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a business named Papp Rental Cottage. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jared Harville is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Rae Stuard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering advisory work supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Anwar Almond is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Merrill, Bank of America, Valic Financial Advisors, and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Varkey Abraham is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles in real estate sales and investment-related product sales, alongside a long-standing position as a program manager at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers.

Fuxing Xu is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where they provide clients with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services. Since joining the Waarbroek-Lin Group in 2018, Fuxing has focused on areas including corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, international wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and supporting women and wealth initiatives. Fuxing holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master of Science in Applied Finance from Pepperdine University. Prior to joining Merrill, Fuxing worked with LPL Financial. Professional credentials include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Fuxing is fluent in English and Mandarin. Outside of professional pursuits, Fuxing enjoys hiking, swimming, traveling, and participating in community charity events.

Sylvester Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SouthState Bank, Frost Brokerage Services, Charles Schwab, BB&T Securities, SWBC Investment Company, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Blaine Douglas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously at Merrill and Morgan Stanley. Douglas operates his own advisory practice under LPL Financial. 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 range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Daniel Bader is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is based, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it also serves multiple registered investment companies through its use of systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Terry Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and A I M Distributors, Inc. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Christopher Bridges is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Texas Gulf Adventures, a boat-for-hire business specializing in chartered fishing trips. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through retirement-income planning for individuals with significant investable assets, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Their retirement-income service uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Alton Drake is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Invesco and multiple positions within UBS since 2022. He attended Southern Methodist University from 2022 to 2026. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Cynthia Jones is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2011. She has 14 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as a Breeder Greeter Committee member, assisting junior exhibitors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory and fiduciary services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and is known for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Cheri Payne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes 14 years at Raymond James Financial Services and five years at Principal Financial Services. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and assets under discretionary management exceeding $819 billion.

Eric Davenport is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at CUNA Mutual Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, Selah Financial Service, and American National Insurance Company. 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 range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Daniel Blaylock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he held positions in import and retail businesses, including MISA Imports and Mexcor Pioneer Wine and Spirits. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Toni Melinder is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering advice supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Joshua Hebert is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has previously held roles at multiple organizations, including The Hebert Organization LLC and Frugal Fitness. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of Eucharistic Fire, a Catholic content creation venture. 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 that integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Matthew Grieco is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides a range of investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.