Stephanie Tamburello is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. 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 institutional investors.

Peter Fontana is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2022 and has been involved as a freelance event contractor since 2017. Outside the financial industry, he engages in event production through freelance contracting. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers, overlay management, and custody services.

Brint Galey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several financial institutions, including Bank of America, Merrill, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor for a family business involved in hazardous remediation, managing vendor payments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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 possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2005 and concurrently has experience with Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of non-investment products related to home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established providers.

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® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously spent eight years with Securities America Advisors. Barnett is also a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker with over 40 years of experience in real estate. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategies and advanced operational tools.

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.

Benjamin Cordero is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ham, Langston & Brezina L.L.P. and in the hospitality sector. He is also employed by DGW Worldwide, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options.

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.

Hannah Berthet is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She has held roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, and Fidelity Investments since 2015. Berthet holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Fuller has been associated with Primerica Advisors and its related entities since 2010 and also works at Houston Community College. Outside of advisory services, Fuller receives compensation for sales and referrals of loan products, home security, automation, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors operates a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third parties and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

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.

Keith Raney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in League City, TX, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 and has a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brock Nolin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and operated a pressure washing business, H2Bros Pressure Washing LLC, where he served as a partner involved in quoting and servicing jobs. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Cynthia Kelley is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2005 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, providing managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies and leverages its integration with Bank of America affiliates to support a broad range of financial services.