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.

Scott Lile is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, beginning his career with Merrill Lynch in 1995. Scott specializes in comprehensive wealth management strategies, including corporate executive services, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. He leads a team focused on developing investment strategies, goals-based planning, and wealth transfer solutions, emphasizing communication, goal tracking, and portfolio review to create personalized experiences for clients. Scott holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Hardin-Simmons University and maintains the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved with the Will Herndon Research Fund as a Hope Ambassador, contributing to efforts aimed at eradicating juvenile Batten Disease. Residing in The Woodlands, Texas, Scott balances his professional commitments with personal interests that include biking, golfing, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Mirna Menendez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, model portfolios, and its regulatory registrations uncommon among large institutional peers.

Kelsey Shive is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in The Woodlands, TX. She has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Beth Hearn is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in financial services, currently serving at OSAIC since 2025. Her prior experience includes eight years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and eleven years at Waddell & Reed, INC. and various insurance carriers through W&R Insurance Agencies, Inc. She is also a licensed notary. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory platforms and investment services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Katheryn Coleman is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at HFG Wealth Management before joining Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Jeff Jin is a financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously spent six years with Cetera Investment Services. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Johansen III is a financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1992 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates small businesses including a honey-producing farm and a sports card sales enterprise. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Jurek is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Chick-fil-A, and ownership of HeBrews Coffeehouse. Outside of his advisory work, Jurek serves as a board member of the Design Discovery and Development Foundation and as a house church pastor at Grace House Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive written financial recommendations across various planning areas without implementation. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system, while advisors maintain responsibility for plan delivery and updates.

Indira Urcuyo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., Moopark College, Walmart, and Lafise Bank. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Coleman III is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He also worked at Texas A&M University for four years. 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.

Lester Bostwick is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Next Financial Group Inc since 2008. Outside of advisory services, he is also active as an agent in the sale and service of fixed annuities and life/health insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

William Lloyd is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at JP Morgan Chase and JP Morgan Securities from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his financial career, he operates a woodworking business called Willow's Woodshop, where he creates and sells wood products online. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and utilizes systematic methodologies in its discretionary and non-discretionary management offerings.

Monica Breaker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2008, including a role at Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2023. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Toby McSwain is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior experience with Waddell & Reed, Inc. since 2009. Outside of advising, he is involved with Audacious, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Miguel Velazquez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he spent 15 years at Citibank NA. Outside of his advisory role, Velazquez serves as a diving competition judge. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Madison Konermann is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held various roles at firms including Securities America and Riverbend Financial Group. In addition to her advisory work, she is the Director of Business Development at Altus Consulting Group, a sole proprietorship focused on business growth and client relationships. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment platforms and employs tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Sean Jaussi is a Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he helps coach and support associates who partner with clients to co-create personal financial plans. Sean has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through various positions including Client Services Representative, Workplace Planning Consultant, Regional Center Learning Lead, Team Leader for Workplace Planning and Advice, and Branch Leader before assuming his current role in 2024. His experience encompasses leadership and workplace planning within the financial services industry. Outside of his professional career, Sean is involved in activities such as family activities, football, parenthood, reading, volunteering, and writing.

Geoffrey Turnbull is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Tyler Porter is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Noble Energy, Inc. for 11 years, as well as several advisory firms. He is also involved as an Investment Advisor Representative with Petra Benefits Financial Services and works with SF Cicada, LLC in office-related activities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation and risk-assessment tools to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes, offering a range of integrated brokerage, advisory, and managed-account services.