Ronald Eckert is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023 and previously held positions at TIAA-CREF, Giant Food Stores, Kelly Services, and Harland Clarke. 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 uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Dunham is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, serving in both the LLC and Inc. entities. Based in San Antonio, TX, Dunham’s career has been focused solely within Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written Recommendation Reports and ongoing planning advice centered on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stacy Mikolajczyk is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked at Food Safety Net Services and has been the owner of North Creek Smoke House, a beef jerky manufacturing business, since 2014. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, as well as tax-efficient services and affiliated investment options.

Antonio Carias is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2011. 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 Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kirsten Callaway is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Bank of America for twelve years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brenda Garza is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining Merrill. Merrill, along 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Antony Prokopiou is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Bank and SmartBiz before joining Merrill in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Meauxkopiou LLC, a limited liability company. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Amanda Perkins is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Huntington National Bank. Perkins also has an ongoing affiliation with Western Governors University. Merrill, along 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.

Sheila Tondre is an Investment Management Consultant II at Fidelity Investments, where she focuses on developing comprehensive financial plans tailored to each client's unique goals. She emphasizes a collaborative process that fosters strong client relationships and trust, which she considers essential to addressing clients' evolving financial needs. Sheila has accumulated extensive experience in financial consulting and wealth management, having worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this role, she served as a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2019 to 2022 and as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2015 to 2019. Outside of her professional work, Sheila engages in activities such as biking, family activities, fitness, parenthood, running, and volunteering.

Andrew Renteria is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a family-run business unrelated to investment management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers a range of registered products and strategies through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Shelby Bracho is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Shelby collaborates directly with clients to develop personalized investment strategies aligned with their individual goals and life circumstances. Shelby provides ongoing advice and works to adapt clients' portfolios as their situations evolve. Shelby specializes in helping clients manage a variety of financial priorities, including purchasing a home, saving for education, caring for elderly family members, and planning for healthcare needs. Shelby holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Shelby earned a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System.

Christopher Flannery is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several advisory boards, including the San Antonio College Financial Management Services Committee and the San Antonio Sports Foundation. 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.

Nicholas Agostino is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at multiple Cetera entities and the Summit Financial Group. He also serves as a FINRA arbitrator on a per-hearing basis. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Ashleigh Henderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Camp Gladiator. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Harold Leonard is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2007. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses covering a wide range of planning topics, combining planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping the services separate.

Jay Hutcherson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008, with a brief gap in 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning based on proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Karesse Bradley is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. She has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Capital Group, BOK Financial, Vanguard, New York Life, State Farm, Western Governors University, and Edward Jones. 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, employing model-driven portfolio management and offering access to third-party asset managers and financial planning.

Hector Nino is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He utilizes the wealth planning process to develop financial strategies focused on clients' goals and objectives. His approach includes implementing, reviewing, and communicating the effectiveness of these strategies and making adjustments as needed. Hector specializes in assisting families, individuals, and business owners in creating robust, long-term financial plans. Through a detailed discovery process, he helps clients articulate and prioritize their short and long-term goals, factor in risk tolerance, time horizons, and liquidity needs, and build strategies tailored to each objective. His services encompass education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas at Austin and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Hector is a member of professional organizations such as the Financial Planning Association, HeartGift San Antonio, Rotary International, St. Peter St. Joseph's Children's Home, and The Texas Exes Alumni Association.

Lauren Mackrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Southwestern University and Clubs of Cordillera Ranch. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Diann Montemayor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, with three years of industry experience. She previously worked for six years at Antonian College Preparatory High School before joining Merrill. 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.