Heather Lunsford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Community Resource Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, PNC Investments, and BBVA Wealth Solutions. 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 provides a range of services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Philip Barrington is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Apple, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Taphorn serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and leads a team dedicated to providing financial advice and services to affluent families and successful business owners. With over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, he focuses on complex planning needs and financial strategies tailored to high net worth investors and private business owners. John holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® credentials. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany, and holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 53, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys spending time restoring and racing vintage race and collectible cars. He is married and a father of two, with a family connection to his wealth management team through his son, Robert.

Thomas Daniels is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2021 and had previous self-employed roles as well as a prior Ameriprise Financial position in 2017. Outside of finance, Daniels is involved in music as a guitar instructor and performer, recording and playing under various stage names. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice that integrate investment research with tax-aware withdrawal strategies, focusing on dependable income sources for clients nearing or in retirement.

Robert Franklin is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and custom strategies across various asset classes.

Julio Verduzco is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Planning Consultant and Central Relationship Manager before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Julio worked at Charles Schwab as an Active Trader Specialist and Financial Services Representative from 2018 to 2020. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial services, focusing on client relationship management and financial planning. No information regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Donald Quintero is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Primerica Advisors, PFS Investments Inc., Hilcorp Energy Company, and Fieldwood Energy. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by custodial and trade execution services through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Melissa Poppell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sigma Financial Corporation, SPC, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she is a business owner of Gaas Enterprises, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Erol Ertumen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 16 years at Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Jonathan Dowell is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Church CO+OP and H-E-B. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, delivering comprehensive goal-based analyses and planning without portfolio management for institutional clients.

Michael Stockman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Houston, TX. He holds the Series 63 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role since 2013, he worked at LPL Financial and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory services, Stockman is active as a real estate agent with multiple firms in the Houston area. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates thousands of Financial Professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Lynn Fletcher is a CFP® professional affiliated with Cetera, with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Lynn held roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Provision Brokerage, and Avantax Insurance Agency, among others. In addition to financial advising, Lynn operates a tax preparation and accounting business as a certified public accountant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party strategies.

Gary Price Sr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the PFS™ designation and has 28 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors, as well as co-ownership of Price & Price, CPA since 1985. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party model portfolios under both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Azhoun Al Sada is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and Santander Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property in Magnolia, Texas. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals and institutions.

Andrew Perla is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crosby, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Liberty Mutual for four years and held various roles at companies including NTT Data, Uber, and Whataburger. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joseph Stelly is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2019. He has been part of Fidelity Investments since 2012, holding various roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. In his role, Joseph focuses on building long-term relationships with clients to develop comprehensive financial strategies tailored to their values and evolving needs. His experience spans multiple aspects of financial consulting and investment, allowing him to provide clarity and structure to clients' financial plans and support informed decision-making. Joseph is committed to helping clients focus on their priorities by addressing their financial concerns effectively. Outside of his professional work, Joseph has interests in baseball, football, golf, hiking, and swimming.

Connie Gambatese is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2000. 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 combines in-house research and third-party analytics to offer diversified investment solutions and operates a broad network of more than 14,000 advisors managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Cassandra Richardson is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. She has held various roles within J.P. Morgan and its affiliates since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner and partner in a short-term Airbnb rental business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process.

Matthew Prucha is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Tres Lomas Ranch LLC, a ranch property in Humble, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across individual and institutional segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eric Winkler is a financial advisor at Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.