Erica East is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2011. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party investment teams for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Charles Bocock is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Webster, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to his advisory career, he worked for H-E-B Grocery Company LP for seven years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.