Sandra Ortiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1987, also affiliated with Bank of America since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Ortiz provides insights for Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, drawing on her experience as a former parent. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Kelly Hendin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rebecca Benavidez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Merrill since 1987. Located in San Antonio, TX, her career has been dedicated to serving clients through Merrill’s platform. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, offering strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Eduardo Guajardo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2008 to 2024 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market simulations in its financial planning process.

Mark Courtad is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Investment Management Company prior to joining Charles Schwab. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Mark Guajardo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2020 and previously spent four years at Frost Brokerage Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Operations Manager and Branch Manager delegate at Oak Crest Advisors, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using advanced analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.

Jeffrey Conflitti is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors, Michigan PGA, and the University of the Incarnate Word. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a variety of third-party and proprietary advisory programs.

Michael Lollman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Frost Brokerage Services Inc. and Frost Bank from 2013 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Klinton Law is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Antonio, TX, with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Kenneth Sedlock is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and GWN Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in construction as the owner of Range Cabinetry and founded Sequel Financial Group, which focuses on insurance and benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple investment platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Allie Wilson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Wilson worked at B & T Sales & Consulting and Bank of America, among other roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of investment and financial products.

Blair Short is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a joint venture with his spouse based in Port Aransas, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Antonio Arteaga is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for 14 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joann Thomas is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, USAA, JP Morgan Chase, and Ameriprise Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she is also involved as a sales consultant with Mary Kay. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering a multi-asset, model portfolio approach supported by Schwab’s centralized supervisory and custody infrastructure.

Alexandra Meyers is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018, with prior experience at Fisher Investments and Star Consulting Group. Meyers serves as trustee and co-trustee for several family trusts, managing investment decisions and overseeing account administration outside of her advisory role. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm integrates both internal and third-party management approaches and incorporates strategic and tactical asset allocation with options for tax-sensitive investors.

Kenneth Foley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. He is also the president and owner of Paradigm 20/20 Financial Strategies Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs, and offering fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Nicholas Tramontano is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working as part of the Tramontano & Associates team based in San Antonio, Texas. He joined Merrill in 2018 and has experience working in offices in San Antonio and Fort Worth. Nicholas focuses on maintaining strong client relationships and providing personalized financial strategies to a select group of clients. His areas of expertise include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Nicholas is recognized as a member of the Tramontano & Associates team, which was named to the 2023 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University and holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In his personal time, he enjoys basketball, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, spending time with family, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies.

Corey Cunningham is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. Corey leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to create strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Corey holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and a Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Committed to community involvement, Corey participates in local volunteer activities aligned with Merrill's tradition of serving the communities where they operate.

Maria Perez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Antonio, TX. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, American Income Life Insurance Company, and DoorDash, as well as nine years with the American Bar Association’s Pro BAR program. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm relies on third-party asset managers and advisory programs and offers services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and selected alternative investments.

Abigail Bailey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Capital Group. Outside of her advisory career, she owns and manages a rental property business in New Braunfels, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages a large asset base across various investment services and strategies.