Thomas Pickett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Wells Fargo in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jacob Zolman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked in construction and held various roles including at Kingwood Park High School and the office of Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tyler Kinchen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Energy Capital Credit Union, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and various service and educational organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Daniel Weber is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity in various capacities since 2011. His current role includes work with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Lisa Calloway is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and related entities from 2015 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Focus Forward Divorce Planning, a divorce planning service based in Spring, TX. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Justin Letbetter is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His background includes military service in the United States Marine Corps and roles at Caldwell Companies and Texas A&M prior to joining Thrivent. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics while separating planning from portfolio management.

Carlos Diaz is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He focuses on understanding his clients' financial goals and concerns to build and develop holistic plans that address their needs and help achieve their objectives. He has professional experience in various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments in 2023, as well as Premier Banker and Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Carlos enjoys spending time with friends and attending social events. He also has interests in scuba diving and traveling.

Sean Apostalo is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to create financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Sean has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Workplace Planning Consultant II, Investment Solutions Representative, and High Net Worth Representative II. His extensive experience covers multiple aspects of financial consulting and client relationship management within Fidelity. Sean's career path reflects a deep engagement with investment solutions and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys boating, fishing, gardening, scuba diving, and swimming.

Julia Arnsworth is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2020, and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Gavin Walters is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Uber and ARISS Financial Group/Kuttin Wealth Management Ameriprise. Walters also has a background outside finance, having worked at Mencius Gourmet Hunan. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through a centralized team and proprietary analysis tools.

Taylor Allcott is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 2013 and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. Taylor is a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor who provides investment advice and guidance, helping clients pursue their objectives by building and managing custom investment strategies, including selecting from Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party strategies. In the firm's Investment Advisory Program, he may manage client strategies on a discretionary basis. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Kentucky and maintains professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Taylor's client focus areas include college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Taylor is involved with organizations such as "Be A Resource for CPS Kids" and the "Peanut Butter Cannery." He is a member of the Greater Houston University of Kentucky Alumni Club.

Robert Taphorn is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent individuals and families to address a range of financial needs, including retirement planning and investment strategies. Robert and his team take a collaborative approach to wealth planning, aiming to generate tailored ideas that help clients achieve their financial goals. Since joining the Taphorn, Boike & Associates team at Merrill in 2016, Robert has assisted clients from the Houston area and across the country in managing family wealth, legacy planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He leverages Merrill’s research, planning capabilities, and investment resources to support his clients effectively. Robert holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Economics and a minor in Business Administration. Outside of his professional role, Robert enjoys playing disc golf and watching films in his free time.

Jason Jones is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 license and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. His other business activities include serving as an executor of multiple estates. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Braxton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Brackstone Properties, a small-scale rental property business. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a range of services on a non-discretionary basis.

William Probe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Humble, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his work at Ameriprise, Probe manages an independent advisory business through DGW Worldwide, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized advice, with an emphasis on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Bill Rippey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Houston, TX, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through Ronin Services LLC and a member of Pennway Management, both non-investment-related activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Chloe Tran is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she provides administrative support to a registered representative and holds a fixed insurance license. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

James O'Connor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along 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.

Trevor Faulkner is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth management and retirement planning. He focuses on building personalized financial strategies that align with clients' goals and priorities, emphasizing clarity and education to empower clients in their financial decisions. Trevor works closely with clients to consider risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs, adjusting plans as circumstances change. Trevor's expertise includes risk management, college savings, tax planning, and helping clients develop income streams that last throughout retirement while managing market volatility and longevity risk. He holds several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Sam Houston State University and a certificate from the College of Financial Planning. Trevor is involved in the community through organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing, hiking, hunting, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Matthew Cudd is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. Matthew holds a Bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional duties, he spends time with his wife and four children. His personal interests include baseball, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, music, reading, skiing, and traveling.