Wasana Pangan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial field. Before joining Merrill in 2006, she worked as an economist and analyst for the Central Bank of Thailand. She works primarily with individuals and families focused on preserving, growing, and transferring wealth to future generations. Her client services include college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing, among others. Dr. Pangan holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Systems Engineering from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in Thailand, a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Economic Decision Analysis from Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) professional and holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation, along with additional credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is fluent in English and Thai. Based in Austin, Texas, Dr. Pangan lives with her husband Ed and has two adult children. She enjoys cooking, gardening, music, reading, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family. Her approach to financial advising emphasizes truthful advice, responsiveness, understanding the uniqueness of each client, continuous learning, and thorough analysis to help clients achieve their life goals.

Jonathan Sarf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, PNC, Citi, Chase Investment Services, and Banc One Securities. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and operational resources.

Madeline Broadway is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions in education and therapy, as well as various other fields before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and customized investment solutions.

John Erickson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked for American Funds and American Funds Distributors Inc from 2004 to 2024. 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 through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Levi Marconette is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Gary Jones is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and joined JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2024. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Sophia Berman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Brissa Mejia is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors based in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Mejia held roles at Fizz, Vista Equity Partners, and C.R. Wannanaker Law PLLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match them with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Charles Larkam II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Christian Life Church and volunteers on the board of the SCS Residential Property Owners' Association. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Dranoel Ross is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Ross worked at Realtor.com and Capstone Management. Charles Schwab serves a large clientele of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jared Barnes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and involvement with the San Diego Gulls Hockey Club. He is also associated with Your My Boy Blue LLC, where he manages an advisory business as an associate financial advisor. 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 focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jacob Denton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Under Armour and multiple service and retail positions before joining Charles Schwab in 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining a large client base with an integrated operational structure.

James Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2023 to 2025 and has a long tenure with Campus Crusade for Christ from 2001 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Carlos Chinchilla is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2015, including a current role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated platform of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Austin Locklear is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting entrepreneurs and families with comprehensive financial strategies aimed at protecting, growing, and transferring their wealth. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement planning, small business strategies, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Austin holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a master's degree from the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. He is licensed as a Life Accident and Health Insurance Agent and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. Fluent in English and Spanish, Austin is committed to building strong relationships with his clients to help them address critical financial decisions. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Austin attended Trinity Christian Academy. He currently resides in West Austin with his spouse and three children and enjoys golf in his personal time.

David Ackel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 16 years at Next Financial Group, Inc. He also owns and operates David Ackel Auctions, a business he has been involved with since 1989. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

James Smith Sr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Sii, and MassMutual. He owns a sole proprietorship that provides life insurance quotes and strategies to clients. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services supported by various asset-allocation tools, third-party money managers, and unified managed accounts.

Otto Gindler is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Cetera and concurrently works as a Senior Tax Accountant at Gindler, Chappell, Morrison & Company. He also serves as Treasurer and Executive Committee Member for the nonprofit Austin Sunshine Camps. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and diverse investment solutions.

William Fox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Round Rock, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is managing partner of The Fox Alliance Tax Advisors, LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services, and he is involved in mortgage brokerage through Fox Mortgage Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Thannisch is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and totaling 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CEO of HCT Cattle Company, an agricultural business. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research.