Jeffrey Abel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Yiller Auyon is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Yiller held positions at J.Crew, First Financial Group of America, and Baylor University. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model combining advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Bradley Garrett is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach involves structured planning tools and modeling techniques, with a broad set of investment and advisory services.

Edmund Steinert is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management strategies. He works with individuals, families, and businesses to develop personalized financial plans that address investment planning, retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies, and risk management. Edmund emphasizes a client-centric approach, focusing on building long-term relationships grounded in trust and a clear understanding of each client's unique financial goals. With professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Edmund leverages his expertise and the extensive resources of Merrill Lynch to provide guidance tailored to life’s changes. His practice concentrates on areas such as education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and catering to women and wealth. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Franklin College. Outside of his professional role, Edmund is involved in the community through Rotary. He also enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Larry Wallace is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He currently practices at LPL Financial and previously spent 13 years at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center Inc. Wallace serves as Treasurer on the board of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, St Angela Merici conference, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Simone Shammai is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Shammai Investments LLC, which includes management and supervisory responsibilities related to a rental four-plex property. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and operates with a broad platform that includes trading, custody, and lending services.

Michael Pascarella is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. He serves on the Board of Directors for Massey Lakes Estates HOA in Houston, TX. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional financial services provider.

George Hawkins is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Hawkins serves on multiple boards and committees for Legacy Community Health, including its Endowment Board and Finance Committee. Equitable Advisors offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs for a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Richard Kuriger III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 57 years of industry experience. He has served in various roles since 1978, including president of RCK, Inc., and has been affiliated with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory work, he is a board member of the Rotary Club of Houston. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser and subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm structures planning engagements as ongoing relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Georgina Cross is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Primerica. Her background also includes roles at BBVA Securities and Compass Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools, while clients remain responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Bill Corbell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009 and previously worked with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2002. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outcome simulations.

Devin Davidson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working at Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo. 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.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a limited partner in a family-owned investment LLC focused on rental property management. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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 with model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Cordarious Dorsey is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities and developing strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics, including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, he offers access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Cordarious holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Mississippi State University. His approach involves ongoing conversations with clients to address their goals, concerns, and questions, ensuring that advice evolves as their needs change.

Jin Huang is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her financial services career in 2017 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018. Jin assists clients by helping them manage their individual wealth through comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to their specific needs. Her expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Xiangtan University, a Master's Degree from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a Doctorate Degree from the University System of Ohio. She is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is a member of the Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston. Jin is committed to community involvement, including volunteering with the Mandarin Immersion Magnetic School, reflecting the Merrill tradition of serving local communities. In her personal time, she enjoys dancing, spending time with her family, playing table tennis, and traveling.

Claudia Cardona is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a retail business called Shopsy Queen and is also a professional singer. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware retirement income planning, supported by a centralized team and proprietary research tools.

Isel Isern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, following six years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Kelly is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pearland, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he performs as a singer in a local acoustic band and serves as secretary on the board of the Houston Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Nai An Lee is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. Nai An offers access to investment insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. Nai An holds a Bachelor's Degree from Baylor University and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Nai An participates in community activities through volunteering with local organizations, following the tradition of Merrill's involvement in the communities it serves. She communicates with clients in English, Chinese, and Mandarin.

Richard Sanborn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and advanced modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.