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.

Ethan White is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ordos Tax Services, where he assists with tax preparation and accounting tasks. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools while overseeing substantial discretionary assets and a large advisor network.

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.

Tyler Fink is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Bank of America, Fisher Investments, and has worked in various roles outside the financial industry, including at Texas Christian University and Bear Creek Running Company. 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.

Raymond Rogers is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Conroe, TX. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and previously served in the US Army Reserves from 2013 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Rogers is a rental property owner. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Pritchard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in The Woodlands, TX, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Capital One Advisors, Capital One Investing, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephanie Herrera is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Conroe, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory work, Herrera owns Ash Services, a non-investment-related business in Conroe. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Nicholas Hathaway is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2023. His background includes roles at the University of Houston and several small businesses. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Brandon Roth is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant and automotive import sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Lentz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014, concurrently with his role at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Alan Mendoza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Speedy Cash from 2015 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Clinton Roberts is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and River Oaks Equity Partners, L.L.C. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and capital market insights to tailor client strategies.

James Robertson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and OSAIC. Robertson serves on the Board of Directors for the Westwood Magnolia Improvement District and is the owner of Mint Private Client Group PLLC. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets. The firm uses a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written retirement-income recommendations.

Lauren Martin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tomball, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Austin Independent School District and Texas A&M University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Brady is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1998. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Shaoying Qing is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Qing's prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC, GHA Capstone, LLC, and entrepreneurial experience with YuShi Apparel e-commerce LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering financial planning, access to external asset managers, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Erica Greene is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2013, including Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with banking, lending, and trustee services.