Sebastian Henke is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2021, with prior experience at Sportlo, Houston Baptist University, and Sports For Learning. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach includes comprehensive written recommendations and the option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Matthew Catron is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2021. Catron is based in Friendswood, TX. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts and the use of algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated committee.

Jay Campbell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing detailed Recommendation Reports addressing income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

David Moss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He serves on the Board of Directors for Texas City Independent School District. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, combining investment research and algorithmic analysis to provide written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Anthony Makransky is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Banc of America Investment Services, and Stanford Group Company. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Henry Harrity is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Texas City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Manal Faour is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, PNC Bank, and First National Bank. Outside of finance, she has worked in the hospitality and retail sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks.

Stephanie Hartman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 1996 to 2018 and has been with Ameriprise since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole member and manager of Hart Creations LLC, a small retail business, and serves as secretary for the Clear Lake High School Baseball Booster Club. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering tailored, research-based recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Michael Hesse is a CFP® and ChFC® with 47 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Texas Wealth Management, LLC, FSC Securities Corporation, and Texas Wealth Management, INC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a vacation condo in Maui. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through various programs such as comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.

Craig Buchholz is a Series 66-credentialed financial professional at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his primary advisory role, Buchholz holds leadership positions in several related businesses, including serving as Vice President and Consultant at Burrows Business Services LLC, where he focuses on business plan development and financial statement preparation, and as Director of Business Development for Burrows Financial Holding, LLC and BFH Insurance LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and ERISA retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated money managers across various program structures.

Mary Boul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dickinson, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement in real estate rental activities. 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 services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Kristie Ramirez is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Friendswood, TX. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2016. 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 offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Teresa Morris is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she has owned TDM Wealth Management, a financial services firm, since 2015 and has experience selling health and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

John Turner is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 22 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Cetera and has held roles at Turner Wealth Management and Avantax Advisory Services. He serves as chairman on the board of Sweet Success ATX, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Mitchell Morgan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Texas City, TX, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He has also held roles outside the financial industry, including positions at the University of Houston and Gators Family Restaurant. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Justin Ponchak is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Ponchak Management, LLC, a construction business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Jaime Garza is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Pruco Securities LLC and Modern Brokers of America. Garza is also employed at Shell Federal Credit Union as part of the Ameriprise Financial Team. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm delivers structured recommendation reports using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Kirk Lippert is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Clear Lake, Texas, where he has served clients for 18 years. He brings a comprehensive approach to wealth management, focusing on personalized strategies that align with clients’ long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include education planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. Kirk emphasizes collaboration with clients to develop flexible strategies responsive to evolving market conditions, leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America. Kirk’s professional background spans over two decades as a Certified Public Accountant, a credential he earned in 1983 following his graduation from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business Administration. His accounting career and global experiences—in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and The Netherlands—inform his advisory approach. He holds several financial designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Active in professional and community initiatives, Kirk is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and has contributed leadership through roles such as Chairman of the Houston Chapter of CPAs Bay Area Satellite Group and participation on the City of Friendswood Texas Community & Economic Development Committee. Outside his professional life, Kirk enjoys baseball, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Cynthia Molina is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for four years and spent four years at Moore IT Services prior to entering the financial sector. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through comprehensive reports and ongoing advice.

Zachary Greer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2026. Prior to this, he worked at Primerica Financial Services and has experience in education, having taught at multiple schools since 2013. 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, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale and offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.