Esmeralda Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and utilizes systematic methodologies including algorithmic and AI-driven approaches.

Devin Thurmond is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he served as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, gaining experience in financial services since 2023. Before joining Fidelity, Devin worked as a Financial Services Representative at E*TRADE From Morgan Stanley in 2022 and 2023. Devin approaches investment consulting with a focus on preparation, clear planning, and disciplined execution. He collaborates with clients to understand their short and long-term goals and develops customized financial plans tailored to their needs. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Devin engages in family activities, fitness, football, yoga, and social events with friends.

Roman Rodriguez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, and Citibank. Rodriguez has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. 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. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities through a non-discretionary program.

Carrie Lujan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC and Trustmark Financial Services. Lujan serves as a board member and finance committee member for Leadership Montgomery County, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm uses tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

John Baker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Jennifer Adams is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes six years at UBS Financial Services and several years at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. She is the managing member of The Adams Nine LLC, a non-investment-related LLC, and serves as Director of Client Management for Mint Wealth Management. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with various portfolio management options and utilizes multiple asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to support its investment solutions.

Megan Waters is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016 and also performs bookkeeping for her husband's automotive performance shop outside of her advisory role. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fiduciary financial planning and a range of capital markets solutions.

Joseph Oliver is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2026 and previously held roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Edward Jones. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management. The firm utilizes various advisory programs, including third-party managed accounts and its SAM program, and delivers services through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

James Lyon III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2002, he worked at Waddell & Reed for nine years. He is involved in outside sales of non-variable insurance and operates a wealth management business under the name WWB Woodlands Wealth Builders. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Dennis Synatschk is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an online sales business as an Amazon seller. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and provides a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment services.

Marcus Gilbert is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo, before joining Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Connor Pittman is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial strategies designed to help clients stay on track to achieve their individual financial goals. He manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, selecting from a range of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. Connor serves as a resource for clients in areas including general investing, retirement planning, college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, and more. He also facilitates access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Connor works closely with clients to discuss their goals and provide ongoing advice as their needs evolve. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Texas A&M University System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Connor resides in The Woodlands, Texas, with his wife and son, where they are active members of their church. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, hunting, and fishing.

Tracey Childress is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2020. In this capacity, she collaborates with a Wealth Management Advisor to understand clients' goals and priorities, focusing on addressing the complex needs of affluent families and ensuring high-quality service. Prior to her current position, Tracey worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2020. Before joining Fidelity, she served as a Sales & Marketing Manager at State Farm Insurance from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Tracey enjoys family activities, fishing, hiking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and snowboarding.

Jack Roland is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Roland is also a CPA and owns Roland, Fry & Warren LLC, where he provides tax preparation, accounting, auditing, and financial statement services. He serves on the boards of Lifeline Chaplaincy, Compassionate Touch, and the Team Complete Athlete Kingwood Volleyball Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platforms.

Kit Vick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Antonia Teneyuque is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Pablo Salinas is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2018. He has been involved in financial consulting and investment advisory roles since 2011, with previous experience as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2018 and as a Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors from 2011 to 2017. Pablo collaborates with clients to build financial plans aimed at helping them work towards their life goals. He focuses on ensuring that clients understand and feel confident in their financial plans and futures.

Justin Dehn is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has held various positions within the company since 2019, progressing from Financial Representative to his current role since 2025. Justin partners with clients through a collaborative planning approach, engaging in holistic discussions to understand their financial situations and unique preferences. This process enables him to create customized financial plans tailored to clients' financial and emotional goals, needs, and objectives. Outside of his professional work, Justin has interests in baseball, cars, fitness, golf, parenthood, and volunteering.

Rebecca Creager is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Spring, TX, with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Klein ISD and Hughes & Cozad Orthodontics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Emilie Hegyes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2019 after nearly eight years in scientific research and development. She brings a background in critical thinking and problem-solving derived from her scientific education and experience, applying these skills to help clients identify what is most important to them and create plans to realize their goals. Emilie emphasizes building trusted and accountable relationships with her clients, supporting them throughout the financial planning process and sharing in the success when goals are achieved. Emilie holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Science, both from the University of Montana. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her client focus areas encompass college and education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning and income, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, as well as services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Outside of her professional role, Emilie and her wife share a commitment to raising their family in Missoula. She is involved with community organizations such as A Carousel for Missoula, Montana Science Fair, Montana Special Olympics, The Dylan Steigers Concussion Project, and spectrUM Science. Emilie enjoys spending time with her family attending local Griz games and community events, as well as engaging in outdoor activities in Montana’s parks, trails, rivers, lakes, and ski hills.