Mark Pond is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in financial advisory, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and manages his own entities, MAP Wealth Management LLC and Pond Wealth Management. He is a volunteer member of the Finance Committee at Frassati Catholic High School in Spring, TX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a related municipal advisor.

Kari Ruchti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various healthcare-related roles, including at UnityPoint Health System Services and Plains Area Mental Health. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Valerie Avila is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and has a longer tenure with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 2009. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Craig Zumpano is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works alongside clients and their families to help achieve their financial goals, whether that involves planning for retirement or managing significant financial events. Craig focuses on creating personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's long-term objectives, addressing areas such as family wealth management, retirement planning, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Craig holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from Columbiana High School and the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout his career, he has embraced Merrill's tradition of community involvement, dedicating significant time to volunteering. He has been a member and volunteer with the Knights of Columbus for 26 years, serving in leadership roles such as Trustee, Deputy Grand Knight, and Grand Knight. Additionally, Craig has contributed over 25 years to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Metro Go Texan committee, where he has held multiple leadership positions including Assistant Captain, Captain, Vice Chairmen, Historian, and Coordinator. Outside of work, Craig enjoys biking, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, running, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Joshua Heard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he held positions at DS Recreational Services, Inc., Panola College, and The University of Texas at Austin. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm offers a broad platform including fee-based planning, portfolio management, principal trading, and capital markets services.

Richard Ebert is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1989 and has also operated GGFC Inc. since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a sole proprietorship involved in rental property in Cleveland, Texas. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and research-driven portfolio management.

Kayla Price is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and has prior experience working at Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. Kayla also operates MKP-Price & Co., P.C., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Redenjohn Canlas is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2005 after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin. Over the years, he has focused on serving a select group of clients, many of whom are managers, executives, and business owners, by providing customized wealth management plans aligned with their values and objectives. Redenjohn holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses various client focus areas such as Corporate Executive Services, Education Planning, Employee Benefits Planning, Equity Compensation Services, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Women and Wealth, and Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy. Outside of his professional life, Redenjohn is married to his wife, Teiy, with whom he has two sons and a third child on the way. He enjoys traveling with his family and participating in activities such as golf. He values balancing his work with priorities including faith, family, fitness, and finance.

John Sandberg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Porter, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a vacation rental property through his business, Sandbag's Endless Summer, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tailored, tax-efficient income strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and supports a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Gregory Pasler is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has over 25 years of experience in financial advisory roles, having worked with various firms including Merrill Lynch, USAA Financial Planning, Chase Investment Services, and others. His career spans roles such as Investment Consultant, Financial Solutions Advisor, and Financial Advisor across multiple organizations. Throughout his career, Gregory has focused on developing personalized financial plans by understanding clients' current situations and goals, and collaborating to create tailored solutions. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License and has experience in financial planning, investment consulting, and banking services. Additional details on his education or personal interests were not provided.

Moria Bailey is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, serving as a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Humble, TX. She has seven years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Jared Efurd is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Wade Hollis Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Wade held positions at Cam Integrated Solutions, Entergy Service Inc., and Perrys Steakhouse. 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 solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jesse Webb is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He worked previously at Oppenheimer for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Webb is a limited partner in Lakeland Terrace, LLC, a real estate business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Tamara Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Assistant Financial Secretary for Alpha Gamma Alpha Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., contributing to community service activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

V. Fisher Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Harbour Town Association, providing governance support. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm also offers institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Austin Thompson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oakwood Capital Securities, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is active with 49 Wealth Management and 49 Financial, where he provides financial advice and fixed insurance products. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a broad network of independent professionals and employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Erich Kelley is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and has engaged in entrepreneurial activities, including operating a business selling trading cards and providing financial education services focused on budgeting. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, delivering tailored strategies via multiple platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Ron Toth is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an investment-related estate business in Spring, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm focuses on tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Skilton is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at BBVA, JPMorgan, and Mutual of Omaha. Outside of his advisory work, he co-manages a family LLC that handles payments for household contractors. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and in-house research.