David Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity and its affiliates since 1993, currently serving at Fidelity Investments since 2025. His credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of advanced methodologies such as AI and formal governance in its advisory roles.

Edgar Escobar is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, PNC Bank, and Verizon Wireless. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jodi Le Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Missouri City, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Capital One Bank NA. Since 2017, she has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 program. Their advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

William Branham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 38 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a CPA firm providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Tereza Alvarado Pineda is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager. In her work, Tereza focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients by understanding their priorities and collaborating to develop flexible financial plans that accommodate changes in their lives.

William Propper III is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and 3 Mark Equities Inc. He also serves as president of 3 Mark Financial Inc, where he is involved in recruiting and marketing activities. He is additionally engaged in brokerage of life settlements and offers annuity products and life settlements through affiliated entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, offering various program structures and custodial relationships.

John Babu is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a PFS™ designation and Series 65 and 63 licenses, and has nine years of industry experience. He also serves as the managing member of JJB CPA Group PLLC, where he provides accounting, tax, payroll, and consulting services alongside financial planning and investment management. Additionally, he acts as an insurance agent for fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers, supporting a diverse set of program structures and custodial relationships.

Benjamin Dawson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ecolab and PwC before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Dawson has been part of Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Joseph Stassi Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held positions at firms including Sigma Financial Corporation, SPC, WFG Advisors, Ameriprise, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an independent agent in non-variable insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Alex Shurin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. He has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2016 and is also involved in martial arts instruction and management at West Houston Shotokan Karate. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of solutions including planner-led wealth management, retirement income services, and online advice, using a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and discretion.

Hank Shieh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2009, including 14 years at J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Josie Ferman is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and currently with the firm since 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Memorial Herman, SSAF LLC, the University of Houston, QuVa Pharma, Houston Community College, and Walgreens. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, including model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Alexander Streusand is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Capital Group - American Funds Distributors, Inc., Franklin Templeton, and Invesco. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Alec Smith is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously spent 48 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of advising, he works as an insurance agent offering accident, health, disability insurance, health savings accounts, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a variety of programs including comprehensive financial planning and Unified Managed Accounts.

Michael Kopfer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and has over two decades of prior experience at Primerica Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure with oversight procedures to manage potential conflicts of interest.

Michael Ferrell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alvin, TX, with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked in education with Spring ISD, Brazosport ISD, and Houston ISD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Richard Childs is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Galveston, advising the pastor on church finances. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a broad array of capital markets services.

Dallin Beveridge is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2026 and previously spent eight years at Fidelity Investments. 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 centralized due diligence process.

Ben Hoffman is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their Financial Consultants to develop and maintain comprehensive financial plans. He emphasizes continuous monitoring and open communication to align financial strategies with clients' goals. Ben has held various roles within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager, and currently serves as Planning Consultant. Prior to Fidelity, he worked at TD Ameritrade in several capacities including Financial Representative and Electronic Communications Group Representative. Outside of his professional work, Ben has personal interests in food, football, puzzles, and soccer.

Abdallah Charide is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, The Home Depot, and First National Bank. 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. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with an ESG eligibility framework and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.