Raymond Leslie is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. Prior to that, he was with Equitable Advisors from 2003 to 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

David Aponte is a Series 66-registered advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Walmart before joining J.P. Morgan in 2024. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through affiliated entities.

Jonathon Alicea is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dyversity, LLC, One Main Financial, and Wells Fargo. He has been with JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to support its recommendations and offers a range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Christopher Collins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Woodbury Financial Services, The Fitzpatrick Group, and several other firms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Jerding is a Wealth Management Advisor with extensive experience spanning over four decades. He began his career in the early 1980s focusing on recordkeeping and compliance within trust departments. Over time, he progressed to roles including Trust Officer and Consultant in major bank trust departments, where he gained expertise in plan design and investment menu consulting. Since 2000, Michael has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving senior executives and institutional clients, including those with 401(k), defined benefit, and non-qualified plans. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and a Master's degree in Economics, both from Western Illinois University. He has earned several professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His client focus areas encompass corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, personal retirement planning, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Outside of his professional work, Michael is active in his community; he has coached several youth sports and supports organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He lives in Cypress, Texas, with his wife Maria and has four children. His personal interests include fishing, football, golfing, and playing soccer, which he has enjoyed for over 40 years.

Garrett Roberts is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at AXA Advisors and had a position at Ralph Lauren. He is also involved with Melissa Roberts LLC as an additional business activity. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Brad Smith is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Huntington Investment Company, JPMorgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley, and MassMutual. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a variety of financial and estate planning topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Kevin Kusak is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and operates Kusak Wealth Management, Inc., where he acts as president and financial advisor. Outside of financial services, Kusak is the owner and operator of a ranch under 4 Elks Ranch LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, including access to third-party money managers and multiple program structures.

Yi Zhu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Yi worked at Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management from 2018 to 2022 and Raymond James Ltd. from 2014 to 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, deploying a range of strategies including customized discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Diana Negrete is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Houston, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, with prior experience at Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience, with 31 years at Raymond James & Associates. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, municipal advisory services, and a variety of portfolio management strategies.

Ernesto Saenz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Saenz is also involved in a real estate business as a landlord. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a research-driven approach to investment selection and offers a broad range of financial products and services through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Justin Nichols is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Baird since 2019, previously holding roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Nichols is involved in restaurant investments and participates as a passive investor in a sports training facility and in sports broadcasting activities. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies including separately managed accounts, overlay management, and tax management, supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

David Deveau is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He has held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Woodforest Wealth Strategies, Raymond James Financial, and Edward Jones. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Match Midtown Arts Theater Center of Houston for three years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Richard Grant is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. His background includes service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 2019 to 2024 and roles at various firms including Charles Schwab Bank and UPS/InSync Staffing. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Alex Caballero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to Fidelity, he held roles at Bill.com, Sewell, AmeriPark, Advantage Solutions, HEB, and C.F.I.S.D. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Smetek is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments as well as positions at Sunbelt Securities Inc. and teaching appointments at the University of Phoenix and Texas A&M College. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves retail and institutional clients and is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and a formal advisory role to several registered investment companies.

Gregory Allen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for TD Ameritrade for 10 years. Outside of finance, he serves as a baseball umpire for youth games in Houston, Texas. 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 employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by dedicated research and due diligence.

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.

Tim Hudnall is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2012 and also serves at City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.