Robert Deming is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MSI Financial Services, LPL Financial, and IFP Securities. Beyond his advisory work, Deming serves as president of the board for Friends of Enchanted Rock and holds board positions with several nonprofit organizations focused on community support and historical preservation. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a decentralized model. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement-plan advisory, pension consulting, and compliance with Department of Labor rollover guidance.

Vanessa Jourdan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously held positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Southern Wealth Management, and Popular Securities. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized portfolio strategies overseen by an Investment Committee and integrates tax and accounting services uncommon for an enterprise of its size.

Grant Wilson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life based in New Braunfels, TX. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson founded Mission Accounting & Advisory Incorporated, providing federal income tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to insurance products, alternative investments, and integrated lending options.

Spencer Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Spencer's approach focuses on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families in order to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Harvard University.

Jesus Ramos is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed with USAA in various financial advisory and investment management roles from 2009 to 2020. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Desiree De Hoyos is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, Lowe's Companies, and Victoria's Secret. Fisher Investments serves a global range of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios, with services that include sub-advisory, retirement plan management, and risk management strategies.

Arturo Torres is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Titleist Asset Management and USAA-affiliated firms. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by strategic asset allocation and research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

John Frahm is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at CoStar Group, American National Life Insurance Company, and Saybrus Equity Services, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Douglas Bock is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and serves as a financial advisor for Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to create tailored recommendations.

Stephen Loeb is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 53 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he is co-manager of Heirs of S. Abraham LLC, an entity involved in royalty and lease agreements. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning, utilizing firm-approved tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Justin Morales is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Braunfels, TX, holding the Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BrassCraft Manufacturing, Rheem Manufacturing, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Erick Monteagudo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and Firstmark Credit Union, among others. 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 a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Emilio Lira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years and Waddell & Reed for two years. Outside of advising, Lira has been involved in insurance sales and ownership of a guest house rental property. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes.

Chase Havemann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked as an insurance broker at Family First Life and has held various roles including at the University of Texas at San Antonio and Scuzzis Italian Restaurant. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in officiating weddings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Peter Tijerina is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2016 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on tiered wrap-fee solutions and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Carl Thorson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Raymond James, Merrill, Citigroup, and USAA. Thorson is based in San Antonio, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The program offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Noah Minica is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, beginning in 2026. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he operated Doubletake Archery LLC, an archery-related business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering customized asset allocation advice and performance reporting supported by both quantitative and qualitative research.

Shayan Ahsan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Charles Schwab and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Bradley Lemmon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Edward Jones for seven years. He is based in Helotes, Texas. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Guy Floyd III is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Platinum Wealth Solutions and AXA Advisors. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that includes financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and discretionary strategies.