Jack Roland is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 37 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge since 2016. Roland is also a board member of several nonprofit organizations, including Lifeline Chaplaincy and Compassionate Touch, and serves on the board of the Team Complete Athlete Kingwood Volleyball Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and offers access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Rebecca Creager is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Spring, TX, with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Klein ISD and Hughes & Cozad Orthodontics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Emilie Hegyes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2019 after nearly eight years in scientific research and development. She brings a background in critical thinking and problem-solving derived from her scientific education and experience, applying these skills to help clients identify what is most important to them and create plans to realize their goals. Emilie emphasizes building trusted and accountable relationships with her clients, supporting them throughout the financial planning process and sharing in the success when goals are achieved. Emilie holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Science, both from the University of Montana. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her client focus areas encompass college and education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning and income, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, as well as services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Outside of her professional role, Emilie and her wife share a commitment to raising their family in Missoula. She is involved with community organizations such as A Carousel for Missoula, Montana Science Fair, Montana Special Olympics, The Dylan Steigers Concussion Project, and spectrUM Science. Emilie enjoys spending time with her family attending local Griz games and community events, as well as engaging in outdoor activities in Montana’s parks, trails, rivers, lakes, and ski hills.

Santiago Carranza is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Carranza serves as Chair of the Humble ISD Education Foundation, where he leads board meetings and participates in fundraising efforts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Nicole Ponthieux is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Kingwood, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with systematic quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and leveraging broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Greg Hassett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Cain Cunningham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through Ronin Services LLC and provides consulting services related to automobile purchases. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering customized recommendation reports that incorporate research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Adan Montoya is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding clients through complex financial landscapes, focusing on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and women and wealth. Adan brings extensive expertise to his role, supporting entrepreneurs, multinational families, and individuals with tailored wealth management plans. His approach emphasizes comprehensive financial planning to empower clients in achieving their life goals. He holds several professional certifications, including the Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) designation from the Exit Planning Institute, the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), and Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA) designations from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Adan engages in personal interests such as cooking, hiking, reading, traveling, writing, and yoga. He is involved in community activities, including service on the Southeast Alumni Council of his alma mater, Lafayette College.

Robert Hayes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1998 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Steve Livlanich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Humble, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement plans through a centralized consulting team.

Lara Umberger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crosby, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive national network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated trust company and securities-based lending options.

Hector Santos is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and previously held positions at Valic Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. He holds a Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Eduardo Rosales is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2015. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, offering a range of investment strategies supported by affiliates within J.P. Morgan.

Charles Hughes III is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc in Houston, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in legal and public affairs sectors, including at Kean Miller LLP and the Louisiana House of Representatives. Robert W. Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets and offers distinct capabilities such as municipal advisory services, tax-managed and direct-indexing strategies, and ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and technology.

Ruben Blanco is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. 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 through a non-discretionary advisory program.

Reginald Allison is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors for seven years before joining Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill, together with 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Rivera is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he spent 14 years at FSC Securities Corporation and has been involved with Northwest General Insurance since 1985. 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 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 and advanced operational tools.

Robert Major is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and previously at Merrill from 2009 to 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks, and is supported by affiliates offering portfolio implementation and management services.

Matthew Stout is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Sagepoint Financial, Harman Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

James Biasucci is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. Based in Houston, TX, he serves institutional clients through his role at the firm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations.