Carlos Chinchilla is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2015, including a current role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated platform of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Austin Locklear is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting entrepreneurs and families with comprehensive financial strategies aimed at protecting, growing, and transferring their wealth. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement planning, small business strategies, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Austin holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a master's degree from the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. He is licensed as a Life Accident and Health Insurance Agent and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. Fluent in English and Spanish, Austin is committed to building strong relationships with his clients to help them address critical financial decisions. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Austin attended Trinity Christian Academy. He currently resides in West Austin with his spouse and three children and enjoys golf in his personal time.

David Ackel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 16 years at Next Financial Group, Inc. He also owns and operates David Ackel Auctions, a business he has been involved with since 1989. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

James Smith Sr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Sii, MML Investors Services, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Edward Jones. He also owns a sole proprietorship offering life insurance quotes and strategies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Otto Gindler is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Cetera and concurrently works as a Senior Tax Accountant at Gindler, Chappell, Morrison & Company. He also serves as Treasurer and Executive Committee Member for the nonprofit Austin Sunshine Camps. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and diverse investment solutions.

William Fox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Round Rock, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is managing partner of The Fox Alliance Tax Advisors, LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services, and he is involved in mortgage brokerage through Fox Mortgage Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and 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 investment adviser representatives.

Mark Thannisch is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group prior to joining Raymond James & Associates in 2022. Outside of advising, he serves as CEO of HCT Cattle Company, an agricultural business based in Austin, Texas. 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 clientele including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Aaron Adams is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Georgetown, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Barry is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he held various roles including time in education and positions at several companies such as Misho's Oyster Company and Leif Johnson Truck City Ford. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Laura Mitchell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she manages Your My Boy Blue LLC, where she coordinates client events and handles various operational and administrative tasks. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to tailor retirement income plans, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Michael Truss is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Cedar Park, TX, and has one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at Laurie's Cafe and was involved with Milwood Baptist Church and Christ Chapel Bible Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of advisors and branches.

Darrick McGill is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at American Airlines and over two decades of service in the US Army Reserve. He is also involved in business activities related to the sale of home security and automation products through Primerica client services affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Ryan O’Hare is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SThree and as an independent contractor, along with various positions at educational institutions and in retail. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Fernanda Quinete Vezina is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for six years before joining Wells Fargo in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she owns UVAIA CO, a social media and lifestyle shipping service based in Austin, TX. 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 employs a large network of advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Janae Sowards is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Georgetown, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lexington Financial and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of her advisory role, she is president and owner of Lexington Financial and assists with accounting for her husband’s insurance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized municipal and public finance services and various advisory program options.

Marjorie Graff is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2013, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. 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 offers a non-discretionary program focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized manager due diligence and incorporating ESG considerations.

Kimberly Griffin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2016. Outside of advisory work, she manages the operations of Pathsage LLC as Practice Manager. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large institutional firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Horton is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2007 to 2011. He is also associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to support client recommendations.

Diana Shields is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously served on the Travis Appraisal Review Board. Outside of advising, she is a co-owner of an investment LLC involved in rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Howard Brandell is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors in Austin, TX. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at First Care Health Plans for six years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm offering a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a broad network of financial advisors.