Antonio Arteaga is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for 14 years. 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.

Joann Thomas is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, USAA, JP Morgan Chase, and Ameriprise Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she is also involved as a sales consultant with Mary Kay. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering a multi-asset, model portfolio approach supported by Schwab’s centralized supervisory and custody infrastructure.

Alexandra Meyers is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018, with prior experience at Fisher Investments and Star Consulting Group. Meyers serves as trustee and co-trustee for several family trusts, managing investment decisions and overseeing account administration outside of her advisory role. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm integrates both internal and third-party management approaches and incorporates strategic and tactical asset allocation with options for tax-sensitive investors.

Kenneth Foley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Equitable Advisors and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. He is also the president and owner of Paradigm 20/20 Financial Strategies Group, LLC, a business he started in 2024. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Nicholas Tramontano is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working as part of the Tramontano & Associates team based in San Antonio, Texas. He joined Merrill in 2018 and has experience working in offices in San Antonio and Fort Worth. Nicholas focuses on maintaining strong client relationships and providing personalized financial strategies to a select group of clients. His areas of expertise include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Nicholas is recognized as a member of the Tramontano & Associates team, which was named to the 2023 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University and holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In his personal time, he enjoys basketball, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, spending time with family, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies.

Corey Cunningham is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. Corey leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to create strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Corey holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and a Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Committed to community involvement, Corey participates in local volunteer activities aligned with Merrill's tradition of serving the communities where they operate.

Abigail Bailey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Capital Group. Outside of her advisory career, she owns and manages a rental property business in New Braunfels, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages a large asset base across various investment services and strategies.

Jason Garriott is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors, Inc., USAA financial planning services, Usaa Investment Management Company, and Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a non-discretionary advisory model with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Joe Sanchez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Citi, Raymond James Associates, and AllianceBernstein. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using a systematic, long-term approach.

Amanda Duran is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with OSAIC Wealth, where she has worked since 2026, and previously held roles at LPL Financial, River City FCU, CUSO Financial Services, and several other firms. Based in San Antonio, TX, her background includes both advisory and financial services positions. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Sanda Bailey is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she has fiduciary responsibilities including healthcare power of attorney for an individual. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored income planning and annual advice, integrating firm research and third-party data to support retirement strategies.

Alan Chase is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network for 26 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Ingenuity Financial Services, Inc., a company providing financial advice and services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.

Tristan Haby is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Castroville, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2026, previously working at Castroville State Bank for five years and holding roles in facility maintenance and the food service industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products. The firm operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Braden Blackwelder is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Drenzo Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC and Victory Capital Advisers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hector Chavez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in San Antonio, Texas, he brings nearly eight years of experience within the firm, progressing from a teller position to his current advisory role. Chavez works with a diverse client base, including business owners, homebuyers, first-time investors, and professionals across various industries. His areas of focus include college education planning, LGBT wealth planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Hector earned an Accredited Certificate from South San Antonio High School. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Chavez enjoys cooking, music, photography, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to understand what matters most to each family to help create strategies that pursue their financial goals.

Keith Connolly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in San Antonio, Texas. He has been serving clients since 1997, focusing on helping families and small businesses manage their increasingly complex financial lives. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Connolly holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut, where he was part of a nationally ranked rugby team. Before joining the financial services industry, he worked in the newspaper sector with a subsidiary of Dow Jones. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is involved in professional and community organizations, including past board memberships with the San Antonio Gaelic Football Club and San Antonio Rugby Club. His community involvement includes volunteering with organizations focused on hunger and support for service members, such as DOGS (Dads of Great Students), Headwaters Sanctuary, San Antonio Rodeo Wounded Service Member Project, and Wishes For Our Heroes. He has also served as a coach for youth sports teams.

Douglas Stone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, a contractor entity that manages his practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written recommendation reports and ongoing annual income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Perez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021, following several years at USAA in various financial advisory and investment roles. He is based in San Antonio, TX. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options with centralized custody and operational support.

Brisa Gonzales is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in San Antonio, TX, and has three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work at Beneficent Financial and Momentum Independent Network Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Beneficent Financial in a non-investment capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.