Blair Jennings is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served for over 29 years. In his role, Blair takes a consultative and objective approach to wealth management, working closely with clients to understand their financial situations, goals, and objectives. He develops personalized recommendations and strategies and assists with their implementation to help clients pursue their financial goals. Blair holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is a specially qualified Portfolio Manager. He manages discretionary portfolios using his own Personalized or Defined Strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Blair is a graduate of Baylor University.

Ruben Blanco is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Todd Shelley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously spent 10 years with Edward Jones. Shelley is based in The Woodlands, TX. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Sarah Seifert is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple firms, including Edward Jones and McLinden Financial, where she is also employed as a registered branch associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary investment consulting to client goals and supports municipal finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Phillip Owens Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Merrill. 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.

Oriana Bonsembiante is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, she worked at Strategic Financial Solutions and held teaching positions at several schools. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Robert Major is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2013. He has 16 years of industry experience. 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.

Matthew Stout is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including SagePoint Financial and Harman Wealth Management, before joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Amlan Sahoo is a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He helps individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies supported by the financial enterprise of Merrill and Bank of America. In his role, he leads the development and execution of financial plans and investment strategies across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset portfolios. He combines macroeconomic and financial market insights with fundamental analysis to guide clients through complex financial markets. With a foundation in investment portfolio management, financial and investment analysis, economic analysis, asset allocation, investment selection, risk management, and financial planning, Amlan creates and executes performance-driven financial strategies. As a Portfolio Advisor, he also recommends individual or combined Merrill or approved third-party investment managers’ strategies, funds, or portfolios to help clients pursue their investment objectives. Amlan holds a Bachelor's degree from George Washington University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston System. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Amlan is involved with the SKAI Foundation and is connected to Rice Tennis. He enjoys basketball, chess, golfing, soccer, and tennis.

Paul Hughston is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously worked at Prudential Equity Group from 2001 to 2003. 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 and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Peter Vanderlofske is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 11 years and has operated Polaris Benefits LLC since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Scholar Liaison and Board Member for Baylor Research Advocates for Student Scientists (BRASS), supporting graduate student researchers at Baylor College of Medicine. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Noah Clark is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles primarily in the food service industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery through a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic analysis.

Eloy Alderete Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2000. He serves as a finance committee member for the Nehemiah Center in Houston. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Milin Patel is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Bee One Properties Ltd, where he has managed real estate leasing operations. Milin is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Korey Wilridge is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes two years at Edward Jones before joining Fidelity in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process, and serves multiple registered investment companies and intermediary platforms.

Kurt Schwenkel is a financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1999 and Bank of America, NA 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bradford Boike is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with pre-retirees, retirees, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies aimed at helping clients achieve income security and financial freedom in retirement. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management, retirement income, investment consulting, philanthropic and tax minimization planning. Bradford holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Dayton and a High School Diploma from Kenmore High School in Akron, Ohio. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the University of Dayton Alumni organization. In addition to his professional work, Bradford is involved in community service, volunteering with the Houston Food Bank. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, fishing, and traveling. Bradford is married and has one adult son.

Peggy Bowers is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018, with prior experience at Texas Commerce Bank dating back to 1996. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary program recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Michael Horvath is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Eaton Vance Distributors, Eaton Vance Management, Merrill, and Invesco Advisers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning and asset management options, supported by operational tools including machine-learning systems.

Roger Walker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan in various roles since 2016, currently based in The Woodlands, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.