Katheryn Coleman is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at HFG Wealth Management before joining Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Jeff Jin is a financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously spent six years with Cetera Investment Services. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Johansen III is a financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1992 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates small businesses including a honey-producing farm and a sports card sales enterprise. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Jurek is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Chick-fil-A, and ownership of HeBrews Coffeehouse. Outside of his advisory work, Jurek serves as a board member of the Design Discovery and Development Foundation and as a house church pastor at Grace House Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive written financial recommendations across various planning areas without implementation. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system, while advisors maintain responsibility for plan delivery and updates.

Indira Urcuyo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., Moopark College, Walmart, and Lafise Bank. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Coleman III is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He also worked at Texas A&M University for four years. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Lloyd is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at JP Morgan Chase and JP Morgan Securities from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his financial career, he operates a woodworking business called Willow's Woodshop, where he creates and sells wood products online. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and utilizes systematic methodologies in its discretionary and non-discretionary management offerings.

Monica Breaker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2008, including a role at Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2023. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Miguel Velazquez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he spent 15 years at Citibank NA. Outside of his advisory role, Velazquez serves as a diving competition judge. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Madison Konermann is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, Madison worked at Securities America and Riverbend Financial Group. Outside of advising, Madison is involved as Director of Business Development for Altus Consulting Group, a sole proprietorship focused on business growth and client relationship management. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform that offers brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and multiple custodial and legacy program arrangements.

Sean Jaussi is a Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he helps coach and support associates who partner with clients to co-create personal financial plans. Sean has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through various positions including Client Services Representative, Workplace Planning Consultant, Regional Center Learning Lead, Team Leader for Workplace Planning and Advice, and Branch Leader before assuming his current role in 2024. His experience encompasses leadership and workplace planning within the financial services industry. Outside of his professional career, Sean is involved in activities such as family activities, football, parenthood, reading, volunteering, and writing.

Geoffrey Turnbull is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has a total of 15 years of experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, offering a range of investment strategies supported by affiliated implementation and portfolio services.

Tyler Porter is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Noble Energy, Inc., where he worked for eleven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Petra Benefits Financial Services, offering asset management and insurance services through a separate business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach and supports various portfolio management strategies through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

Chance Vogel is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2020 and previously at TDAmeritrade from 2015 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice Chairman of the Lamb and Goat Auction Committee for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and offers both advisor-led and online investment solutions.

Alban Derieux is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He works closely with clients to build comprehensive financial plans, with a particular focus on preparing for and transitioning through retirement years. His approach involves understanding each client's unique circumstances to develop and implement an action plan tailored to their individual needs, preferences, and timeline. Prior to his current position, Alban served as an Investment Consultant and Client Management Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2021. Alban holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Alban has interests in biking, cars, cooking and baking, hiking, military service, and motorcycles.

Samantha Ward is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Merrill and held several roles within Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, Ward serves on the finance committee and board of Girls on the Run Greater Houston, a nonprofit focused on youth development. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlooks. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client engagements and corporate planning agreements.

Natalie Gaskamp is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JP Morgan Securities, and LPL Financial. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Jacob Watson is currently serving as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, advancing through roles from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant before his current vice presidential role. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a New Client Development Specialist at TD Ameritrade in 2019. Jacob focuses on understanding the various financial decisions his clients face during different life events. He approaches financial planning by considering his clients' current life circumstances and strives to provide clear explanations for his recommendations. His goal is to support clients through changing situations with straightforward and tailored financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Jacob enjoys cooking and baking, fitness activities, socializing with friends, gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Troy Perkins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2025 and previously served at Concourse Financial Group Securities and Lincoln Financial Securities. Perkins is also involved in several financial service businesses, including his own Perkins Financial, where he provides insurance and financial products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and program options.

Scott Gross is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners pursue financial confidence through personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their unique goals, values, and aspirations. Scott works closely with clients to develop thoughtful and flexible financial plans that address various aspects of their financial lives, including investments, retirement planning, risk management, estate considerations, cash flow needs, and legacy objectives. With a family background in financial planning, Scott brings a collaborative and proof-based approach to advising. Alongside his brother Gary at Gross and Associates, he combines technical expertise and interpersonal skills to provide strategies supported by financial modeling. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Scott holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his education from the University of North Texas and Klein Forest High School. Outside of his professional role, he has interests in adventure sports, ice hockey, scuba diving, and soccer.