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.

Jason Cancino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is a general partner in Tools 4 Guys LLC, a family-run business producing tool reviews and DIY content. 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. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria.

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.

Daryl Fontenot is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He oversees and coordinates the financial affairs for a select group of individuals, families, and businesses in the Houston area and across the country. His client focus includes services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Daryl assists affluent families, retirees, successful business owners, and corporate executives who value a strategic approach and the resources his team provides. Daryl holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Houston and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His professional affiliations include membership in the Rotary Club of Baytown, the Lee College Board of Regents, the Lee College Foundation, and Bay Area Homeless Services. He is actively engaged in his community, volunteering and fundraising for organizations such as United Way of Greater Baytown and Chambers County, Bay Area Homeless Services, Rotary Club of Baytown, and serving on the Lee College Board of Regents. Outside of work, Daryl’s interests include baseball, genealogy, and traveling. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals.

Jared Reed is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, E*TRADE, J.P. Morgan Securities, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Kevin Helmer is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2000, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Senior Relationship Officer, and Relationship Officer, gaining extensive experience in financial planning and investment analysis. Kevin partners with clients to improve their financial well-being by providing guidance and developing strategies tailored to their specific goals. His professional focus includes financial planning, portfolio planning, and investment analysis. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Kevin has interests in beach activities, fitness, golf, military service, scuba diving, and surfing.

Andrew Benjamin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at APEX Systems, Source Point, Inc., Ttec, and Invesco. Benjamin is also involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. 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 curates third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Stephen Ulsh is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Chief Financial Officer for Aslan Federal, a government contracting services firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households and organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Anthony Lapia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Shehzad Khan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations.

Nicole Rizzo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Edward Jones Investments, along with experience outside the financial industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Strawn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in League City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages DGW Worldwide, LLC, an investment-related business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering structured, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Ginger Hardy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles at Singletrack Financial LLC, THE Legacy One Group, and FSC Securities Corporation. Hardy also serves as Chief Operating Officer at Singletrack Financial LLC, overseeing office operations and advisor support. OSAIC is a large multi-advisor platform serving retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across diverse programs. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by risk assessment tools and a range of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Tamara Batten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing, as well as CUSO Financial Services and University Federal Credit Union. She is involved with the Clear Lake High School Cheerleaders Booster Club. 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 large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jacob Giesen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer and board member for a local homeowners association. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative screens and qualitative research, offering model asset allocations that may include ESG considerations.

Samuel Granberry is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pearland, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Beyond his advisory role, Granberry serves as a volunteer firefighter and training captain with the Pearland City Volunteer Fire Department and is a part-time instructor for Pearland Parks & Recreation. He is also Vice President of Harvest Creek Publishing and Design in Conroe, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and provides various affiliated services, including trust and securities-based lending, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Asa Ehrlich is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He began his career with Fidelity as an Investor Center Intern in 2022, progressing through positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Investment Consultant before his current appointment. In his role, Asa focuses on understanding clients' personal and financial needs to develop customized strategies. He utilizes Fidelity's technology and planning tools to build lasting client relationships and provide ongoing guidance to help clients achieve their evolving financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Asa is interested in board games, camping, football, social events with friends, and golf.

Edgar Hull is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a yacht brokerage company in Charleston, SC, and is a founder and board member of CP Soccer Houston, a charitable organization focused on fundraising and community activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides proprietary research, capital markets services, and affiliated banking solutions.