Melissa Burek is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise and RBC Wealth Management. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio strategies, combining in-house and third-party investment managers, alongside notable capital-markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Valerie Butler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1981. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Hayden Smith is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management specializing in college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He focuses on assisting Texas families in developing comprehensive retirement plans. Originally from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, Hayden has a background that includes six years of experience in the Medicare industry working on behalf of Aetna. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History and Political Philosophy from Hillsdale College and a Master's degree in Politics from the University of Dallas. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Hayden enjoys camping, football, hiking, reading, and traveling. He has a personal philosophy centered on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families, developing strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Michael Tejeda is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation, as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at USAA in various financial planning and investment management roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a deacon and assistant treasurer at Kingsborough Ridge Baptist Church in San Antonio, where he is involved in finance committee activities and teaches bible studies. Charles Schwab 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, delivering investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and offering access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Miles Miller is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Southside Bank, BBVA Securities Inc., and Strategic Financial Concepts. Outside of his advisory role, Miller owns a sole proprietorship managing oil and gas royalties and is involved in livestock production through a family ranch business. 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.

Matthew Webber is a CFP® professional at Charles Schwab with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020 and previously held positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. in various advisory and financial planning roles. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 SMAs, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Michael Mireles is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, Northwestern Mutual, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Coconut Charlies Vacation Rentals LLC, a business managing rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services through a select group of Wealth Advisors alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joseph Gonzales is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, including longstanding roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Leslie Irizarry is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Leslie worked at JPMorgan securities LLC and JP Morgan. Outside of advising, Leslie operates as a notary signing agent and has experience working with Uber in a customer service role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

John Carrillo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works alongside a team with extensive investment experience to develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals. John specializes in areas including family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, liquidity management, and tax minimization. John grew up in Laredo, Texas, and pursued his education with a focus on business and investments. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's degree, ranking in the top 1.5% of his college as a Distinguished Business Student and serving as a Senior Analyst in the university’s Investment Society. Early in his career, John gained experience through various roles involving cash flow modeling, discrepancy analysis, and CFO office functions. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, John enjoys adventure sports, fishing, football, hunting, music, running, swimming, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He is also involved in professional development and mentorship through organizations such as the Next Level Leadership Program, Local AGN, and FADP/ADP Mentor.

Alan Gonzalez is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX. His prior roles include positions at CapFinancial Partners LLC (CAPTRUST), Sendero Wealth Management, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of advising, he has been involved with Lending Strategy Advisors in a business development capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning using firm-approved tools and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Everett Collins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of St. Luke's Episcopal School, overseeing the school's endowment fund management. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations, offering financial planning, consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management strategies.

Betty Cervantes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1999. 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 strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Miguel Salazar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, with five years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage from 2015 to 2019. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured processes and proprietary modeling tools.

Shari White is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2020 and previously spent six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Blonkvist is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Blonkvist holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary tools and investment research.

Jason Martinez is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Cetera since 2019, following a seven-year tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Texas Legacy Planners PLLC, an insurance agency specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Kristine Beaver is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she worked at Global View Capital Advisors and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. She serves as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve, a role she has held since 2003. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Jason Richard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Advisors Asset Management, Inc. for 17 years, where he was a shareholder. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Kameron Wood is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Wood is also a partner in Fourkwoods Investments LLC, an investment-related business based in San Antonio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.