John Zodrow is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of The Masquerade Theatre, a local musical theater company in Houston, assisting with group direction and fundraising. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Trevor Pickett is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2022. Prior to this, he was employed at Pinebrook Wealth Strategies and T-Mobile. Outside of advising, he is an associate at Velonix Wealth, where he is responsible for trade entry, transaction review, portfolio research, and related tasks. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports advisory programs across a large network of advisors.

Peter Horton is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Edward Jones. Horton serves on the Board of Directors for The Harris School Board in Houston, Texas. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Indria Jenkins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and Walmart for twenty years. Jenkins holds a Series 66 designation. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written Recommendation Reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, primarily serving clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Barbara Harmon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Travis Batts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014. He is based in Houston, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hal Finberg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Wells Fargo in 2019. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of a tattoo shop called Prison Break Tattoos in Houston. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Asheet Yagnik is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in a hotel business in Lafayette, LA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Samir Rihani is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to understand their individual priorities and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their financial goals. His approach involves ongoing advice and adjustments to clients' portfolios as their needs evolve. Samir's expertise encompasses a range of financial planning services including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. He holds several professional designations: Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Pune and is proficient in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.

Paula Wise Hansen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and broad investment resources while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Chloe Mullins is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held roles at the University of Houston Department of Communication Sciences and the UH Wellness Center. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Cynthia Maphet is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, following roles at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach incorporates structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee to support tailored financial plans.

Maxwell Stover is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Ruszkowski Fisher Group. Based in Houston, he provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's financial goals. Maxwell focuses on areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing, among others. Maxwell grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, and earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. Following his graduation in 2011, he relocated to Houston to pursue a career as a financial advisor, joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to his professional work, Maxwell participates in community activities such as volunteering with Houston Cares Animal Rescue. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, music, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

David Johnstun is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AIG Capital Services, Inc. and American General Life Insurance from 2016 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he drives for Uber on a limited basis. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Kenneth Wilson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has professional experience beginning in 2019 with Primerica Financial Services, followed by a role at PFS Investments Inc. since 2025. Prior to his advisory career, he spent 15 years in homeschooling. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services via model recommendations developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by custodial and trade execution providers.

Ryan Pledger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining LPL Financial. Pledger serves as a board member for the nonprofit Sienna MUD 6 in Houston, Texas. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management options, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment models across discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

James Klodosky is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Securities America Advisors and 1st Global Advisors Inc, and he operates American Wealth Management LLC and James R. Klodosky, PC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports advisors with model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, combining a broad advisory platform with various non-advisory financial services.

Diana Alexander is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 43 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated capital markets and lending services.

Sasha Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at BBVA Wealth Solutions, Compass Bank, BBVA Securities, BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Zions Bank, and LPL Financial. Thompson has been with Edward Jones since 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, with a notable nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kirbe Williamson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, Williamson worked at Pensionmark Financial Group and Pensionmark Securities, LLC from 2023 to 2026, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp from 2017 to 2023, and Invesco Distributors, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Williamson is also engaged in retirement plan consulting as an account manager with AssuredPartners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.