Jose Ramos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and was previously employed with JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2009 to 2018. Outside of finance, he performs as a musician in a local band. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Iryna Shepeta is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has been with Primerica and its affiliate, PFS Investments Inc., since 2025. Prior to her advisory roles, she was self-employed from 2015 to 2017 and did not work in the industry from 2017 to 2025. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and offers a range of investment models, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Michael Sonnier is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America since 2002. Sonnier serves on the advisory board of PragerU, a media organization providing free educational content promoting American values. 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.

Adalberto Cuevas is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' evolving financial needs. Leveraging insights from Merrill and the comprehensive banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, he aims to help clients pursue their financial goals. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Adalberto brings a deep understanding of wealth management. He was born in Mexico, grew up in Chicago from the age of eight, and has lived in San Antonio for more than 20 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Mary's University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Adalberto is bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English. Committed to community involvement, Adalberto follows the Merrill tradition of participating in local organizations through volunteer work. His professional philosophy centers on building strong, accessible relationships with clients to assist them in making important financial decisions.

Alan Imes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020, including time at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Prior to that, he was employed at USAA in various financial planning and investment management roles. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios, due diligence on alternative investments, and a centralized operational structure serving a large client base.

Marissa Carabajal is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill for 26 years. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Friesen Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for St. David’s Episcopal School in San Antonio, focusing on finance and budgeting. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs combining in-house and third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

David Chapman is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX. His prior experience includes over a decade at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Financial Planning Services, followed by roles at USAA Investment Management Company. Since 2020, he has been with Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering non-discretionary investment guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure and scale support a wide client base with centralized supervisory and custody services.

Antonio Salgado is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, focusing on providing financial strategies for individuals, families, and businesses by understanding their financial objectives. Antonio's approach involves a disciplined process that begins with understanding each client's specific needs and priorities. He has experience in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing. Antonio holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, along with Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, and holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Management from the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University. Antonio is an Army veteran originally from Orange County, California, now residing in New Braunfels, Texas with his wife Sasha and their two children. He is active in his community through organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and the San Antonio Food Bank.

Nicholas La Barbera is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in cattle farming, raising cattle and selling calves. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Robert Martin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his financial career, he participates periodically with the Page Parkes Center of Modeling & Acting, assisting with auditions for commercials and print ads. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Valerie Boggs is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Cortez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. With over eight years of experience, Joseph is dedicated to providing clients with first-class financial services and working closely with families to help them achieve their important life goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and a Master's Degree from Saint Mary's University of San Antonio. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his professional expertise in investment advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Joseph has interests in baseball, basketball, fishing, and football.

Sylvia Armendariz is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner in a for-profit partnership selling purses and accessories. 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 strategies for various client types including individuals and institutions.

Jimmy Hoyt is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church Ministries and has occasionally presided over wedding ceremonies without compensation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and extensive research, delivering services at a large scale with integrated operational capabilities.

Michael Perrine is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and USAA Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he provides freelance data analyst services as an independent contractor. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Fredy Tun Cifuentes is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes multiple tenures at Merrill and roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages landscaping and fence service businesses in Texas and New Mexico, as well as a commercial and residential landscaping project management company. 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 tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Victor Oelsen is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to clients' risk profiles.

Andrea Arechandieta is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Andrea is currently based in San Antonio, TX. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Christopher Kleberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, PlainsCapital Bank, Crockett National Bank, and Capital Bank SSB. Outside of his advisory work, Kleberg serves as a director for King Ranch Inc., a privately owned family business with diversified agricultural operations, and contributes to the Caesar Kleberg Foundation, a charitable organization funding environmental research. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.