Donato Martone is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved administratively with RCM Anesthesia LLC and is authoring a book. 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 institutions.

Braden Witham is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Charles Schwab and several other companies outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a mix of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across multiple investment platforms.

Diego Berrocal Dejo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has six years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2020, and prior to that was with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is involved in organizing pickleball tournaments. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a comprehensive model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Mark Pond is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in financial advisory, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and manages his own entities, MAP Wealth Management LLC and Pond Wealth Management. He is a volunteer member of the Finance Committee at Frassati Catholic High School in Spring, TX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a related municipal advisor.

Lee Gibson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2025 and previously spent 12 years at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Gibson is involved in manufacturing and sales of a proprietary design product under a commission agreement. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Kari Ruchti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various healthcare-related roles, including at UnityPoint Health System Services and Plains Area Mental Health. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

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® professional affiliated with Cetera, with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2025. He operates Strategic Financial Advisors, providing financial planning and insurance services, and holds leadership roles at Mitcham Advisors LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Michael Olario is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in multiple periods since 2014, as well as Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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.

Munira Anderson is an Investment Management Consultant I currently working at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. Munira's professional experience spans financial planning and relationship management, with a focus on helping clients maximize their financial plans and providing ongoing financial guidance. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Personal Financial Officer at 5 Point Credit Union from 2014 to 2016. Outside of her professional career, Munira engages in activities such as family time, fitness, social events, horseback riding, traveling, and yoga.

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. Over the years, he has focused on serving a select group of clients, many of whom are managers, executives, and business owners, by providing customized wealth management plans aligned with their values and objectives. Redenjohn holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses various client focus areas such as Corporate Executive Services, Education Planning, Employee Benefits Planning, Equity Compensation Services, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Women and Wealth, and Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy. Outside of his professional life, Redenjohn is married to his wife, Teiy, with whom he has two sons and a third child on the way. He enjoys traveling with his family and participating in activities such as golf. He values balancing his work with priorities including faith, family, fitness, and finance.

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 for six years at LyondellBasell and has experience in education and the automotive sector. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a 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.

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.