Tom Anselmi is a financial advisor at Osaic with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation from 1992 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an insurance agency offering accident, health, disability, and property and casualty insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, wrap and non-wrap portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization using risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

James Frankowski is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor in Houston, TX. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in intellectual property development through Academic Concepts LLC and serves as president of the Bayou Lofts Association board of directors. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services for clients approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, with a centralized team delivering algorithm-driven, customized retirement recommendations.

Nisha Pillay Modak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2013, including the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. 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, including financial planning and estate strategy services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Charles Johansen is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, TX, possessing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Bank of America, N.A., alongside earlier work at Baylor University and Heb. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ty Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America and Wells Fargo, as well as various positions outside the financial industry. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shelley Waters is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a non-compensated vice president and mentor at IAS Performance LLC, an automotive purchase, sale, and repair business led by her son. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

David Mitchell is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2009. He has been with Fidelity since 1998, progressing through positions including Financial Planning Consultant, Senior Investment Consultant, and Account Executive. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Account Executive at Bank United Securities Corp. and J.B. Oxford & Company in 1997. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, David specializes in partnering with clients to develop wealth planning strategies. He focuses on leveraging technology, cost-efficient investment options, and planning strategies to help clients work towards financial independence in retirement and beyond.

Nicholas D Amato is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of financial planning topics without offering discretionary portfolio management or institutional advisory services.

Sarah Manning is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

April Sullivan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Melissa Greer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Banc One Securities Corporation in 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to inform its investment approach.

Laura Brigman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 4 years of industry experience and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Brigman serves as treasurer for The Woodlands College Park Football Booster Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its financial planning approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, emphasizing advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Donna Ward is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as a Financial Advisor at Equitable from 2018 to 2023. Donna focuses on understanding clients' needs and goals to develop personalized financial plans aimed at providing clarity and confidence for their financial futures.

Jacob Welsh is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Welsh also serves as an executor of estates in a non-investment capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser supporting individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors and 800,000 clients.

Donnell Carter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cypress, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and Primerica Financial Services since 1989. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a curated approach to third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure.

Teresa O’Connor is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Spring, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2021 and previously spent seven years at VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of AltusCG Holdings, Inc., a holding company that manages the administrative operations and ownership transfer of her financial services firm. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients—including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charities—offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership, which shape its product offerings and platform economics.

Kevin Vasquez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Kevin worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill and Bank of America between 2020 and 2024. Kevin partners with his clients through a collaborative planning approach. He engages in holistic discussions around clients' financial situations and understands their unique preferences to help create customized financial plans tailored to their financial and emotional goals, needs, and objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kevin has interests in baseball, family activities, fitness, football, soccer, and traveling.

Deborah Mansfield is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Cetera Advisors LLC. She also serves as power of attorney for her father. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Charles Mehling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of group and individual health, fixed life, disability income, and long-term care insurance products through Mehling Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Pickett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Wells Fargo in 2022. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.