Timothy Hickman is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in July 2009, he has led a wealth management advisory group delivering a family office-like experience for high-net-worth private clients and corporate executives. His practice emphasizes risk and portfolio management, estate planning, tax minimization strategies, and wealth structuring tailored to the needs of affluent individuals and families. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Timothy previously served as a Senior Vice President at UBS, where he specialized in executive financial planning for Fortune 500 company executives and managed stock benefit programs for corporate employee financial services teams. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Timothy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lamar University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with Special Olympics Texas and enjoys reading, refereeing, and spending time with his family. His approach centers on integrity, collaboration, and care, guided by the principles of doing the right thing, telling the truth, and working hard for the clients he serves.

Jodi Alsobrook is a financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2019 and previously worked there from 1997 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the secretary for the La Porte High School Tennis Booster Club. Merrill 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, and various institutional entities.

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.

Tiffany Mansfield is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an arbitrator in investment-related disputes. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

William Richardson Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997 and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and order-routing systems.

Tom Anselmi is a financial advisor at Osaic with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation from 1992 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an insurance agency offering accident, health, disability, and property and casualty insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, wrap and non-wrap portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization using risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

James Frankowski is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor in Houston, TX. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in intellectual property development through Academic Concepts LLC and serves as president of the Bayou Lofts Association board of directors. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services for clients approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, with a centralized team delivering algorithm-driven, customized retirement recommendations.

Nisha Pillay Modak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2013, including the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategy services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Charles Johansen is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, TX, possessing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Bank of America, N.A., alongside earlier work at Baylor University and Heb. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ty Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America and Wells Fargo, as well as various positions outside the financial industry. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shelley Waters is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a non-compensated vice president and mentor at IAS Performance LLC, an automotive purchase, sale, and repair business led by her son. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

David Mitchell is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2009. He has been with Fidelity since 1998, progressing through positions including Financial Planning Consultant, Senior Investment Consultant, and Account Executive. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Account Executive at Bank United Securities Corp. and J.B. Oxford & Company in 1997. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, David specializes in partnering with clients to develop wealth planning strategies. He focuses on leveraging technology, cost-efficient investment options, and planning strategies to help clients work towards financial independence in retirement and beyond.

Nicholas D Amato is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of financial planning topics without offering discretionary portfolio management or institutional advisory services.

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.

April Sullivan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Jordan Golson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and also maintains a role at Amegy Bank since 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Melissa Greer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Banc One Securities Corporation in 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to inform its investment approach.

Laura Brigman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 4 years of industry experience and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Brigman serves as treasurer for The Woodlands College Park Football Booster Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its financial planning approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, emphasizing advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Donna Ward is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as a Financial Advisor at Equitable from 2018 to 2023. Donna focuses on understanding clients' needs and goals to develop personalized financial plans aimed at providing clarity and confidence for their financial futures.

Jacob Welsh is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Welsh also serves as an executor of estates in a non-investment capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser supporting individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors and 800,000 clients.