Micheal Fisher is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch specializing in wealth management and retirement benefits consulting. He joined the Clear Lake Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office in 2005 and focuses his practice on corporate cash, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, as well as individual accounts. Micheal holds multiple professional designations, including CFP®, ChFC®, C(k)P®, CRPS™, CPFA®, and CRPC™, and is a qualified Portfolio Manager capable of managing personalized investment strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Micheal earned a Bachelor's degree from Kansas State University and has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for three consecutive years: 2024, 2025, and 2026. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Outside of his professional work, Micheal is actively involved in aviation and skydiving communities, holding memberships in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the United States Parachute Association, where he serves as a PRO Demo Jumper, Tandem Instructor, Coach, and Safety & Training Advisor. His community involvement includes performing skydiving demonstrations for charity. Micheal's personal interests include hiking, music, and skydiving.

Jeffrey Williams is a CFP® with one year of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He has also worked at TJX-Marshalls for ten years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves both individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs across multiple platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, access to third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Kien Thai is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, also having prior experience at Merrill and Wells Fargo earlier in his career. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Maily Cruz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Kevin Ruszkowski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1987 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1990. Kevin focuses on developing strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses to pursue both short- and long-term financial goals. His approach is consultative, emphasizing personalized financial strategies based on a thorough understanding of each client's financial situation, preferences, and objectives. Kevin’s expertise includes portfolio management, retirement planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, and investment consulting for defined benefit and contribution plans. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he provides traditional advice as well as manages personalized or defined strategies that may incorporate individual stocks, bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Kevin earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the University of Arkansas, where he was a four-year letterman on the swim team. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife Stacey and their sons Kyle and Cole, engaging in activities such as fishing and scuba diving. Kevin also participates in community volunteering, following the Merrill tradition of community involvement.

Fred Easter Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he spent 12 years with Securities America Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he plays the trumpet in a music group. 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 offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Elliot Janota is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Platinum Galey is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Their work history includes roles at Bank of America, Moonshine Deck, Bombshells, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. 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 strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Cunneff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James and UBS Financial Services. He is also involved with The Noble Group, an affiliated business related to his LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

Christian Bratovich is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Pearson Education, and Max Breisse Insurance Agency. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment due diligence process.

Joshua Gurvey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Bleakley Financial Group. He has been involved with the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center in a membership services role for several years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brian Dodson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and Shrine Hospitals for Children in Houston. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management.

Olga Blanchette is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously spent six years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lancelot Properties Series LLC, where she manages and maintains rental real estate properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Elizabeth Morris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Distributors and Prudential Annuities Distributors. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Karl Reed is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to assist in retirement income planning.

Cesar Sosa is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a pianist at Iglesia Sin Limites, a local church in South Houston. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Juan Zaragoza is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he managed businesses including Zarca Roofing LLC and Zarca Services LLC. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investments.

Justin Bremer is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010 and has worked within various Fidelity divisions, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches a university course at the University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business twice a week. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a wide range of clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and maintains a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Andrew Wolfe is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked in various roles including at Dell Technologies and in the hospitality sector. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jennifer Burdette is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sugar Land, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Lockwood Financial Services, Inc. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources while providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.