Kari Ruchti is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Woodlands, TX, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked in health system services and mental health organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved planning tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers various advisory programs, including corporate financial planning agreements.

Valerie Avila is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and has a longer tenure with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 2009. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Craig Zumpano is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works alongside clients and their families to help achieve their financial goals, whether that involves planning for retirement or managing significant financial events. Craig focuses on creating personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's long-term objectives, addressing areas such as family wealth management, retirement planning, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Craig holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from Columbiana High School and the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout his career, he has embraced Merrill's tradition of community involvement, dedicating significant time to volunteering. He has been a member and volunteer with the Knights of Columbus for 26 years, serving in leadership roles such as Trustee, Deputy Grand Knight, and Grand Knight. Additionally, Craig has contributed over 25 years to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Metro Go Texan committee, where he has held multiple leadership positions including Assistant Captain, Captain, Vice Chairmen, Historian, and Coordinator. Outside of work, Craig enjoys biking, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, running, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Brent Mitcham is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and operates Strategic Financial Advisors, where he provides financial planning and offers annuity and life insurance products. Mitcham is also involved in leadership and strategic planning for Mitcham Advisors LLC and acts as an insurance agent for various products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that combines model portfolios, third-party managers, and custom strategies under various program structures and custodial relationships.

Joshua Heard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he held positions at DS Recreational Services, Inc., Panola College, and The University of Texas at Austin. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm offers a broad platform including fee-based planning, portfolio management, principal trading, and capital markets services.

Richard Ebert is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1989 and has also operated GGFC Inc. since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a sole proprietorship involved in rental property in Cleveland, Texas. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and research-driven portfolio management.

Rosa Berry is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2015. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting across a large advisor network.

Kayla Price is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and has prior experience working at Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. Kayla also operates MKP-Price & Co., P.C., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Redenjohn Canlas is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2005 after graduating from The University of Texas at Austin. Redenjohn holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, Redenjohn has focused on providing customized wealth management plans to clients including corporate executives, business owners, and managers. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, education planning, employee benefits, equity compensation services, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Redenjohn is recognized for his work, having been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times and also featured as one of "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors." Outside of his professional role, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, playing golf, and supporting his sons in their activities.

John Sandberg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Porter, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a vacation rental property through his business, Sandbag's Endless Summer, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tailored, tax-efficient income strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and supports a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Gregory Pasler is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has over 25 years of experience in financial advisory roles, having worked with various firms including Merrill Lynch, USAA Financial Planning, Chase Investment Services, and others. His career spans roles such as Investment Consultant, Financial Solutions Advisor, and Financial Advisor across multiple organizations. Throughout his career, Gregory has focused on developing personalized financial plans by understanding clients' current situations and goals, and collaborating to create tailored solutions. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License and has experience in financial planning, investment consulting, and banking services. Additional details on his education or personal interests were not provided.

Madeleine Mc Gill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked six years at LyondellBasell and has experience in both the automotive industry and academia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jared Efurd is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to 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.

Wade Hollis Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Wade held positions at Cam Integrated Solutions, Entergy Service Inc., and Perrys Steakhouse. 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 solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jesse Webb is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He worked previously at Oppenheimer for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Webb is a limited partner in Lakeland Terrace, LLC, a real estate business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Lucas Sealy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spring, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than 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.

Tamara Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Assistant Financial Secretary for Alpha Gamma Alpha Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., contributing to community service activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

V. Fisher Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Harbour Town Association, providing governance support. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm also offers institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Michelle Rand is a CFP® with ten years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2019. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2019. Rand is also the president and CEO of Rand Wealth Management and will become the branch manager of a new Raymond James branch in mid-2025. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary services supported by analytical tools and maintains a notable municipal advisory affiliation alongside specialized consulting programs.

Austin Thompson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oakwood Capital Securities, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is active with 49 Wealth Management and 49 Financial, where he provides financial advice and fixed insurance products. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a broad network of independent professionals and employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.