Christopher Bridges is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Texas Gulf Adventures, a boat-for-hire business specializing in chartered fishing trips. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through retirement-income planning for individuals with significant investable assets, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Their retirement-income service uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Cheri Payne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services from 2010 to 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Ward Pendleton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He is involved with the Rotary Club of Sugar Land Texas International Service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jennifer Salvato is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and operates Salvato Design Services, a business she has managed since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as the finance chair for the Women’s Ministry Board at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program structures and investment management options.

Eponine Winegar is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles, including at WebWeevil.com LLC and VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and model portfolios.

Christopher Natera is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he collaborates with clients to assess their financial goals and risk tolerance, developing investment strategies that align with their objectives. Prior to this position, Christopher served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Christopher has personal interests in baseball, bowling, fitness, golf, soccer, and tennis.

Robert Strange is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006. Outside of finance, he owns and operates O-Face Productions, a live music production and equipment rental business, and performs with the band Adrenaline. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Steven Nelson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc. for 19 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from various sources.

John Mott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alison Daley is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Houston, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Daley serves as treasurer for Big Fella Classic Inc., managing funds raised for charitable organizations, and advises the Peoria City Council as a member of the Downtown Advisory Commission. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department serves a broad client base including individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers services such as financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing manager selection and monitoring.

Richard Pfeil is a CFP® and Series 66 designated advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., where he has worked since 2013. He has 22 years of industry experience. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, supported by in-house research and strategic partnerships.

Mark Latawiec is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages rental storage units through an investment-related LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven investment advisory services that include both discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to plan objectives and demographics.

Bart Reese is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving with Stifel since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Texas Outdoor Specialties LLC, which provides recreational outdoor activities. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and allocation guidance.

Evan De Los Santos is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked in the restaurant industry and held roles related to recreational sports and education at Texas A&M University and local schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform.

Troy Spencer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., ProEquities, Inc., and long-term involvement with Primerica Financial Services and World Financial Group, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president and CEO of Troy R. Spencer PC, an accounting and tax preparation firm, and is trustee of a family trust. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited range of separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Franklin Guanipa Navarro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and was previously employed at Pruco Securities LLC and Everise. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a bakery cafe called Small Cakes in Houston, where he handles business development, financial operations, logistics, accounting, and business analysis. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers subsidiary, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios based on long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jimi Shah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having five years of industry experience. He has worked at Van Leeuwen & Company, LLC since 2016 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Elizabeth Bocoum is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial plans tailored to their family needs and life transitions. With expertise in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income, Elizabeth supports clients in making informed decisions to pursue their long-term financial goals. Her background in business and psychology provides her with a unique understanding of how behaviors and emotions influence financial decisions. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Texas A&M University System and an MBA from the University of Houston System. She has earned several professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is also involved in the Gulf Coast MENSA community. Elizabeth speaks English and Russian.

Miguel Turcios is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity in various roles since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing member of MAT Ventures LLC, a company involved in fixing and flipping homes. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Shruti Sheth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Shruti is based in Sugar Land, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.