Noah Clark is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles primarily in the food service industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery through a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic analysis.

Eloy Alderete Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors and over two decades at Wells Fargo Bank. Alderete serves on the finance committee of the Nehemiah Center in Houston. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Milin Patel is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Bee One Properties Ltd, where he has managed real estate leasing operations. Milin is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Kurt Schwenkel is a financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1999 and Bank of America, NA since 2009. Merrill, along 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bradford Boike is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with pre-retirees, retirees, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies aimed at helping clients achieve income security and financial freedom in retirement. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management, retirement income, investment consulting, philanthropic and tax minimization planning. Bradford holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Dayton and a High School Diploma from Kenmore High School in Akron, Ohio. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the University of Dayton Alumni organization. In addition to his professional work, Bradford is involved in community service, volunteering with the Houston Food Bank. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, fishing, and traveling. Bradford is married and has one adult son.

Alex Barron is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In this role, he collaborates with clients to define their short and long-term financial objectives and develops customized financial plans tailored to their specific needs. He emphasizes building strong relationships based on trust and reliability. Prior to his current position, Alex held roles at Fidelity Investments including Investment Management Consultant II from 2022 to 2023 and Client Management Representative from 2021 to 2022. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at AIG Retirement Services from 2014 to 2021.

Jorge Molina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Humble, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Aflac. In addition to his advisory work, he sells supplemental term and whole life insurance products through Assurity Life Insurance Company. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and a large-scale infrastructure.

Michael Horvath is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Eaton Vance Distributors, Eaton Vance Management, Merrill, and Invesco Advisers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning and asset management options, supported by operational tools including machine-learning systems.

Shantel Weigel is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. In her role, she works closely with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual needs and serves as the primary point of contact throughout their financial journey. Her approach emphasizes collaborative planning, ensuring clients feel confident in their financial strategies. While specific details about her educational background and credentials are not provided, her professional experience centers on personalized financial consultation. Outside of her professional duties, Shantel enjoys attending concerts, cooking and baking, fitness activities, hiking, visiting museums, and traveling.

Kurt Kula is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2018. He partners with Fidelity's High Net Worth families to educate them on different financial paths with the intent to work toward financial independence. Kurt has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 1999. His previous positions include Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Financial Representative, and Financial Service-Trading Representative. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he worked as a Licensed Relationship Manager at Key Bank from 2006 to 2010 and as a Licensed Financial Consultant at PNC Financial Group, Inc. from 2003 to 2006.

Michael Leatherwood is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and also worked at Swinging Door 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Thomas Stegner is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 provides a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Polivka is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2016. He leads Jerding & Polivka Wealth Management in The Woodlands, Texas, where he and his team specialize in serving successful families, business owners, oil and gas retirees, and corporate executives. Their approach combines personalized, goals-based strategies with the resources of Merrill Lynch, focusing on estate planning, multigenerational wealth transfer, business succession planning, tax-loss harvesting, customized investment strategies, and corporate retirement plans. John prioritizes a comprehensive understanding of each client’s objectives to tailor financial strategies accordingly. John holds multiple professional certifications, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ (APMA™), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). He also possesses FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 registrations, a Texas Group One Life, Accident, Health, and HMO License, and Bloomberg Market Concepts certification. John earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the Louisiana State University System and remains active in the LSU Alumni Association’s Houston chapter. Residing in the Cypress area with his wife, Casey, and their son Hank, John supports the Houston Astros and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. His personal interests include fishing, football, golfing, and hunting. He is affiliated with several professional and community organizations, such as the American Finance Association, Bank of America Inter-Generational Employee Network (IGEN), LSU Alumni Association Houston chapter, Phi Gamma Delta fraternity Beta Rho Chapter at LSU, United States Golf Association (USGA), and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Colin Jerding is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His approach to wealth management focuses on setting and achieving personal financial goals. Colin specializes in areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works with clients to design personalized financial plans tailored to their individual needs and priorities. A native of Houston, Texas, Colin graduated from Baylor University. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys golfing and attending local sporting events.

Kelly Troutman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Cascarelli is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with OSAIC since 2007. His prior experience includes roles at United Securities Alliance, Inc. and Amegy Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Cascarelli serves as a Permanent Deacon and volunteer Chaplain at a local hospital. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliates and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios across a range of investment types.

Guanyue Zhao is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Zhao held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Joseph Patterson Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining scale and a broad array of financial products with advisory and technological support tools.

Louis Perkins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Lincoln Financial Securities. In addition to his role at Cetera, Perkins is involved in managing financial planning and investment-related activities through his partnerships in Sugar Land Financial Advisors and Lifespring Financial Advisors LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers.

Donald Huynh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at Chase Investment Services Corp., Banc One Securities Corporation, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an employee with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, assisting with law enforcement duties. 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 offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.