Earl Newsome is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc, 1717 Capital Management Company, and Wealth Development Strategies Investment Advisory, Inc. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Reagan Pettey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Custom Benefit Services of Houston, Inc., which he has been involved with since 1997. 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 a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research technology.

Courtney Ruckstuhl is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Bank, as well as Price Financial LLC, where she provides financial planning and wealth management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and serves over 800,000 clients with more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Jessika Duarte is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Bank of America, N.A. Prior to her advisory career, she was involved with LTF Club Management Co, LLC and Premium Brands Opco LLC. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kameron Levis is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Kameron worked at Patriot Utility Solutions and has a background that includes time at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including various advisory and portfolio management functions. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves multiple registered investment companies and registered investors.

Michael Beck is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' family dynamics and their intentions for managing their wealth, engaging regularly with them throughout their financial planning journey. Prior to his current position, Michael held various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2021, and Financial Representative from 2017 to 2018. Through these positions, he has accumulated experience in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional commitments, Michael is involved in family activities and enjoys fishing, gardening, kayaking, and volunteering.

Lorena Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 9 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2004. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Cypress, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, Gonzalez worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. His background also includes roles at Lone Star National Bank and experience outside the financial sector. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Tara Olson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and R&R Wealth Management. Olson also serves as a paraplanner at DGN Wealth Advisors, providing client support and assisting with planning and trade execution. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Meaghan Marquez Peraca is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked in the veterinary field and operated a retail business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

John Behrend Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Brian Leatherwood is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of The Forest Corporation, a family real estate business. 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 and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Hrini Sandoval is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. In this role, she focuses on understanding each client's unique needs and goals and educates them on available options to help achieve their objectives. She works collaboratively with clients to develop customized investment strategies tailored to their priorities. Prior to her current position, Hrini was a Wealth Management Service Specialist, II at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, she worked as a Senior Registered Client Service Associate at UBS from 2016 to 2018.

Keith Nix is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked for eight years with the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tanner Mitchell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022. Prior to this, he was employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and held positions at Mettler Center and Herriott's Rental. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Gabriel Aguilar is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. He is based in Cypress, TX. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with a medical practice focused on sleep and headache solutions in Houston. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its services with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Burke is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Accenture, JP Morgan, and deVere Acuma, as well as a period at Rice University. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes. The firm utilizes a centralized Investment Policy Committee and combines quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios, employing tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics to manage risk.

Christopher Thompson is Vice President and Branch Leader at the The Woodlands Investor Center with Fidelity Investments. In this role, he coaches, leads, and develops a team of financial professionals. He supervises branch activities, engages clients, and collaborates with advisors to help clients pursue their financial goals through Fidelity's financial planning capabilities and process. Christopher has held several positions at Fidelity Investments since 2018, including Branch Leader from 2023 to 2025, Managing Director from 2022 to 2023, Team Leader in Client Services from 2020 to 2022, Workplace Planning Consultant from 2019 to 2020, and Client Relationship Advocate from 2018 to 2019. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christopher enjoys beach activities, family time, fishing, football, and photography.

Joseph Bassett is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Brighthouse Financial, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, McKinney Capital Management, and Cetera Advisors. Based in Houston, TX, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Richard Grant is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, FTR Technology, and various positions outside the financial industry. 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 utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.