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 in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2000 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Alderete serves as a finance committee member for the Nehemiah Center in Houston. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party analytics to guide investment strategies.

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.

April Campbell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary of the Bellago Community Improvement Association, participating in quarterly meetings to address homeowners association matters. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it manages a range of portfolios through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

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.

Peggy Bowers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 37 years of industry experience. She is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., having worked at these firms since 2012 and 2018, respectively. Prior to that, she was employed at Texas Commerce Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG criteria.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016, serving in various roles within the firm. 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 centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Kurt Kula is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2018. He partners with Fidelity's High Net Worth families to educate them on different financial paths with the intent to work toward financial independence. Kurt has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 1999. His previous positions include Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Financial Representative, and Financial Service-Trading Representative. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he worked as a Licensed Relationship Manager at Key Bank from 2006 to 2010 and as a Licensed Financial Consultant at PNC Financial Group, Inc. from 2003 to 2006.

Michael Leatherwood is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and also worked at Swinging Door from 2016 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Rachel Clark is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Jaguar Fueling Services, LLC for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

John Polivka is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2016. He leads Jerding & Polivka Wealth Management in The Woodlands, Texas, where he and his team specialize in serving successful families, business owners, oil and gas retirees, and corporate executives. Their approach combines personalized, goals-based strategies with the resources of Merrill Lynch, focusing on estate planning, multigenerational wealth transfer, business succession planning, tax-loss harvesting, customized investment strategies, and corporate retirement plans. John prioritizes a comprehensive understanding of each client’s objectives to tailor financial strategies accordingly. John holds multiple professional certifications, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ (APMA™), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). He also possesses FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 registrations, a Texas Group One Life, Accident, Health, and HMO License, and Bloomberg Market Concepts certification. John earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the Louisiana State University System and remains active in the LSU Alumni Association’s Houston chapter. Residing in the Cypress area with his wife, Casey, and their son Hank, John supports the Houston Astros and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. His personal interests include fishing, football, golfing, and hunting. He is affiliated with several professional and community organizations, such as the American Finance Association, Bank of America Inter-Generational Employee Network (IGEN), LSU Alumni Association Houston chapter, Phi Gamma Delta fraternity Beta Rho Chapter at LSU, United States Golf Association (USGA), and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Kevin Martin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Colin Jerding is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His approach to wealth management focuses on setting and achieving personal financial goals. Colin specializes in areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works with clients to design personalized financial plans tailored to their individual needs and priorities. A native of Houston, Texas, Colin graduated from Baylor University. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys golfing and attending local sporting events.

Edwin Nieto is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in soccer coaching in Willis, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Phillip Flores is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Conroe, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011, following earlier experience at Equitable Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. Their advisory program focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by both quantitative and qualitative research.

Joseph Patterson Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining scale and a broad array of financial products with advisory and technological support tools.

Louis Perkins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Lincoln Financial Securities. In addition to his role at Cetera, Perkins is involved in managing financial planning and investment-related activities through his partnerships in Sugar Land Financial Advisors and Lifespring Financial Advisors LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers.