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.

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 with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where she works, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also utilizes algorithmic methodologies and AI in its investment process and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

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® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently advising at OSAIC since 2025. Her prior roles include eight years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and over a decade with Waddell & Reed. Outside of financial advising, she is a commissioned notary. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization approach, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across various account types.

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.

Tony Solomon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans that aim to grow, preserve, and distribute wealth. He focuses on simplifying complex financial concepts and leveraging Fidelity's resources and technology platform to deliver personalized financial solutions. Tony's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, CFO at MLMPI Preparatory Academy, and AVP Private Client Banker in the Advisor Development Program at JPMorgan Chase. His career reflects a broad background in financial consulting, investment advising, and financial management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tony is interested in family activities, golf, and military service.

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.

Lester Bostwick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spring, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc for 17 years and Ameriprise for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life/health insurance products. 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 portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and various non-advisory financial products.

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.

Nicholas Domingue is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a disc jockey with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette athletics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and modeling tools.

John Dunegan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, Brookwood Advisors, and Invesco. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm focuses on goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping the services distinct.

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 and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, Madison worked at Securities America and Riverbend Financial Group. Outside of advising, Madison is involved as Director of Business Development for Altus Consulting Group, a sole proprietorship focused on business growth and client relationship management. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform that offers brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and multiple custodial and legacy program arrangements.

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.