Nanette Hernandez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016 before joining her current firm. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing 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 supported by comprehensive research and analytics.

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.

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.

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 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

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 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.

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.