Ignacio Aguirre Mijares is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in December 2022. Since entering the financial services industry in 2021, he has focused on delivering strategic financial solutions and building meaningful client relationships. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Born in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico, Ignacio is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His cross-border background and education contribute to his understanding of the financial opportunities and challenges faced by clients with international ties. Ignacio holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In his personal time, Ignacio enjoys cooking, football, golf, soccer, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Melissa Burek is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise and RBC Wealth Management. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio strategies, combining in-house and third-party investment managers, alongside notable capital-markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Valerie Butler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1981. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Hayden Smith is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management specializing in college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He focuses on assisting Texas families in developing comprehensive retirement plans. Originally from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, Hayden has a background that includes six years of experience in the Medicare industry working on behalf of Aetna. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History and Political Philosophy from Hillsdale College and a Master's degree in Politics from the University of Dallas. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Hayden enjoys camping, football, hiking, reading, and traveling. He has a personal philosophy centered on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families, developing strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Michael Tejeda is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation, as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at USAA in various financial planning and investment management roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a deacon and assistant treasurer at Kingsborough Ridge Baptist Church in San Antonio, where he is involved in finance committee activities and teaches bible studies. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, delivering investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and offering access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Miles Miller is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Southside Bank, BBVA Securities Inc., and Strategic Financial Concepts. Outside of his advisory role, Miller owns a sole proprietorship managing oil and gas royalties and is involved in livestock production through a family ranch business. 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.

Matthew Webber is a CFP® professional at Charles Schwab with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020 and previously held positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. in various advisory and financial planning roles. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Byron Armstrong is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Castroville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. In addition to advisory work, Armstrong receives non-investment related compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products and loan 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 a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail client portfolio management rather than institutional or pension plans.

John Carrillo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works alongside a team with extensive investment experience to develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals. John specializes in areas including family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, liquidity management, and tax minimization. John grew up in Laredo, Texas, and pursued his education with a focus on business and investments. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's degree, ranking in the top 1.5% of his college as a Distinguished Business Student and serving as a Senior Analyst in the university’s Investment Society. Early in his career, John gained experience through various roles involving cash flow modeling, discrepancy analysis, and CFO office functions. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, John enjoys adventure sports, fishing, football, hunting, music, running, swimming, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He is also involved in professional development and mentorship through organizations such as the Next Level Leadership Program, Local AGN, and FADP/ADP Mentor.

Everett Collins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of St. Luke's Episcopal School, overseeing the school's endowment fund management. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations, offering financial planning, consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management strategies.

Betty Cervantes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1999. 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.

Shari White is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2020 and previously spent six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Martinez is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Cetera since 2019, following a seven-year tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Texas Legacy Planners PLLC, an insurance agency specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Kristine Beaver is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she worked at Global View Capital Advisors and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. She serves as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve, a role she has held since 2003. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Jason Richard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Advisors Asset Management, Inc. for 17 years, where he was a shareholder. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Christopher Stewart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial, he worked at Cetera Investment Services and Zions Bank. He serves on the Trinity University San Antonio Alumni Board. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies.

Hector Mendez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Floresville, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Walter Hayne is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with three decades of experience spanning wealth management, commercial and private banking, valuation, strategy, and transactional mergers and acquisitions. He co-founded Hayne Moon & Associates and works closely with business founders, corporate executives, and families with assets in energy, investment markets, and real estate. Walter assists clients in navigating complex financial challenges, including diversification, tax-efficient wealth structuring, liquidity management, and legacy planning. He also provides clients with access to Bank of America, N.A.'s resources in investment banking, financing, and cash management solutions. Walter holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Williams College and an MBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He manages discretionary portfolio strategies that may incorporate individual securities, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Walter has served on the boards of various charitable and civic organizations in San Antonio and the surrounding area. He lives in San Antonio with his wife and four children. His personal interests include biking, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, music, racquetball, skiing, spending time with family, and tennis.

Rosanna Bragdon is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Prior to her financial services career, she was associated with the Department of Defense and has experience in educational settings. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Donald Thayer is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab since 2020. He previously worked at USAA Investment Management Company and related USAA financial services entities from 2013 to 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.