Ellen Paschal is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2018. Prior to that, she was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2016 to 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by a nationwide team and a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Leonardo Rivera is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and has operated small businesses providing notary services and power washing in San Antonio, TX. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC subsidiary, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a variety of mandates including model portfolios, fund advisory, and discretionary management.

Braden Blackwelder is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 22 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research support.

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.

Damian Rico is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at USAA for six years and Nationwide Insurance for five years. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Douglas Stone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, a contractor entity related to managing his practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jonah While is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at First Commercial Bank and Ameriprise Financial Services, as well as work outside finance at Dos Rios Mexican Bar and Grill. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through LPL-sponsored programs and various third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Trevor Myres is a financial advisor with Cetera holding the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and various business and accounting ventures, including serving as president of Myres CPA PLLC, a firm providing accounting, tax, and financial planning services. He is also involved in business advisory and real estate-related administrative activities through several LLCs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities, and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Linda Hernandez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to this, she served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Her professional experience includes positions as an Investment Representative at Cuellar & Associates, LLC, and JP Morgan Chase, as well as roles in investment sales and service at Victory Capital and data analytics at JP Morgan Chase. Linda's expertise spans financial consulting, planning, investment representation, and data analytics. She is dedicated to simplifying the financial planning process for clients by guiding them through each step and addressing their concerns. She values building long-term relationships with clients to help them develop and implement financial plans aligned with their financial goals. Outside of her professional work, Linda has interests in fitness, military service, and running.

Tyler Foreman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and over two years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and previously worked at Saint Marks Presbyterian ELC for seven years. 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 range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

Yazmin Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and BBVA prior to her current role. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pontem LLC, Llah LLC, various insurance carriers with W&R Insurance Agencies, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has an active involvement in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Nicholas Paveglio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Mark Stawarz is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2017. He is based in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX. His professional background includes a three-year period outside of the industry before joining LPL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeremy Hahn is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, where he has worked since 2010. He has 16 years of experience in the industry. 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 advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operates under a fiduciary standard, and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Ernest Mendoza is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2006 and also leads Richard Mendoza Wealth Services, where he serves as CEO. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a business providing office support services including equipment and telecommunications. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Roel Gonzales is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of financial services, he co-owns a cleaning services business with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Brian Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo for nine years before joining Edward Jones in 2022. Thompson holds the Series 66 designation. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and fiduciary advisory services.

Nicholas Morey IV is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 license and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2023 and previously spent six years with Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Morey is the owner of Nick's Fitness, where he provides personal training and nutritional guidance, and he serves on the board of the Liberty Jump Team, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a large network of independent advisors across the U.S., offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party money managers, with discretionary and non-discretionary account management under various program structures.