Benjamin Coffman is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising, all with Edward Jones since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Pearland, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Roneil Patel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for one year. His background also includes roles at Baylor University and RS Oilfield. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Stephen Hlavinka is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Missouri City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2024 and served in the Brazos Independent School District for ten years. He is also a worship leader at Grace Community Fellowship, a role he has held since 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Olajide Sarayi is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning and financial milestones for professional clients, including doctors, lawyers, engineers, IT professionals, and small business owners. He focuses on developing personalized strategies that address college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, defined benefit plans, tax minimization, retirement income, and investment strategies for individuals and corporations. Olajide holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Federal University of Technology and an MBA from Virginia International University. His professional credentials include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English, Yoruba, and Hausa and serves in the Foster Care Support Foundation Inc., reflecting his community involvement. In his approach, Olajide prioritizes understanding clients’ unique goals and perspectives to create tailored financial plans. Beyond his professional role, he has a range of personal interests, including adventure sports, basketball, biking, boxing, golfing, music, skiing, tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Andrew Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pearland, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Grassroots Church 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient investment options.

Jesse Esbeck is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for the Attorney General of Texas for 13 years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sasha Lobo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Sasha held roles at Lulu Lemon, Aji Sushi, and David's Bridal, and has experience in higher education at Texas A&M University. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive asset management.

Varkey Babukutty is a CFP® and CPA with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and has experience running his own firm, Babukutty Financial, since 2017. In addition to advising, he provides tax planning and tax return preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers.

Travis Dock is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citizens Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes access to derivatives and commodities capabilities through its broader regulatory registrations.

Stephen Levine is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2013 and is also the owner of Tradewins Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Levine participates in bass fishing tournaments as a sponsored fisherman. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Britton Noble is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with BNoble LLC and The Noble Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Eunice Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellaire, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America from 2006 to 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a home healthcare business providing overnight care for a quadriplegic individual. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lyn Patterson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 1992 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes ESG eligibility considerations.

Philip Turner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Datasite, LLC and Worldpay from FIS. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also receives non-investment compensation related to home security and automation product referrals. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Michael Nguyen is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He has previously held roles including Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2025 to 2026, Independent Financial Advisor at Innovation Partners LLC in 2024, Investment Adviser Representative at Catalyst Wealth Management from 2022 to 2024, and Independent Financial Advisor at GWN Securities during the same period. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial advising and investment consulting. Michael's professional approach emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to provide personalized guidance, ensuring they feel heard and confident in their financial decisions.

Steven Thorpe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2011 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley and its affiliate Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, where he has worked since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Thorpe serves as a board member of the Valley Village Dad's Club in Houston, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by advanced analytical tools.

David Gura is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Sugar Land, Texas. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, following a 19-year career in the energy industry with Schlumberger. Dave works with a select group of clients to help them achieve their financial goals by providing personalized advice and specialized investment services tailored to sophisticated investors. He regularly meets with clients to align their financial plans with their evolving personal circumstances. Dave holds a Bachelor's degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in electrical engineering. He is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certifications. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He resides in Sugar Land with his wife and four dogs and has two grown children living nearby in Houston. Dave and his team are involved with several local charitable organizations, including the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter, Citizens for Animals of Midland Odessa, and Saving our Companion Animals. His personal interests include boating, fishing, hiking, reading, scuba diving, skiing, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Serena Sneeringer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dale Heysse is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2020 and previously at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a range of capital markets services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocation strategies.

Ian Hass is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Thornburg Securities, Blackrock Investments, and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational and research tools.