Michael Griffin is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and with 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he spent 19 years at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisor role, Griffin is involved in several business and community activities, including ownership and partnership roles in Silveroak Financial Group, board memberships with the Houston-West Chamber of Commerce and SmartPipe Technologies, and ownership of Griffin Spirits, LLC, a specialty vodka brand. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Aaron Thomas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2017 to 2023, and WFG Investments, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. He also operated as a sole proprietor from 2002 to 2023. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services provided through a network of investment adviser representatives employing a variety of investment strategies and support tools.

Lori Vorwerk is a financial advisor at Stifel with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Stifel in 2025, she worked at UBS from 2017 to 2025, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2008 to 2017, and UBS Financial Services from 1991 to 2004. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Donald Huynh is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, where he has worked since 2015. He has 20 years of industry experience and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, Huynh serves as an employee of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, assisting with various 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ann Fitzgerald Salazar is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. She has held her role at UBS since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Peter Steelman is a CFA® charterholder with six years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, Texas, and has held roles within Wells Fargo Bank since 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joseph Silva is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Katy, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he manages the lease and payroll for his Ameriprise practice through his ownership of jsecc, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to generate personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Michael Gibbens is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved in entrepreneurial ventures including Brotherlylove Electric LLC and Jan's Gourmet Sweets. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Alimi is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and multiple financial services firms. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Wizzered Inc, a web development business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mitchell Sosa is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with six years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has a background that includes roles at INEOS, Axiom Space Inc., Intuit Inc., and Enterprise Products Company. Outside of his advisory work, he owns MS CPA LLC, providing tax preparation and filing services, and Mitchell Sosa Inc., a consulting business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on percentage-based billing rather than fixed fees.

Austin Muehlenbrock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Blue Maple Financial and various roles outside finance, including employment at 1836 Steakhouse and Camp Balcones Springs. 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 supported by extensive technology and operational resources, overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jarred Moehlmann is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he has held roles at organizations including DoorDash, Inc., PDL Blue (Minor/Major League Baseball), and Brenham Independent School District. Outside of advising, he officiates baseball for several collegiate athletic conferences, including the Southeastern Conference and Southland Conference. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Chioma Peter is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies tailored to individual and family financial goals. She focuses on a wide range of client needs including college education planning, family wealth management, defined benefit plans, liquidity management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and investment strategies for both individuals and corporations. Chioma supports clients through access to Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions provided by Bank of America. Chioma’s professional mission is to provide financial guidance and investment management services that foster financial confidence for individuals, families, and small business owners. With extensive experience serving retail, small business, and high-net-worth clients, she applies her expertise to develop strategies in investment, retirement, education, and risk management. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations and has cultivated strong interpersonal skills working with diverse multicultural backgrounds. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree from Obafemi Awolowo University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Lagos. Outside of her professional work, Chioma enjoys chess, interior decorating, music, reading, singing, and spending time with her family.

Jayesh Bhakta Bhakta is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2022 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. beginning in 2026. Outside of finance, he has experience running lodging businesses and homemaking activities. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Donna Stolper Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously held roles at Oneamerica Securities and OneHouston Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with JHRA Group LLC, where she manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Martin Hernandez Garcia is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Honolulu. He works with clients to build, preserve, and grow their wealth through personalized strategies that align with their values and long-term goals. His approach emphasizes understanding the significance of money in clients’ lives to tailor financial plans that support retirement preparation, wealth building, and navigating major life transitions. Martin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Fellowship Certificate from Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Japanese, he leverages his cultural insights and background in psychology to connect with clients and guide them holistically. In addition to his professional work, Martin is actively involved in his community. He participates in the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s Young Professionals group and contributes to local efforts such as the Hawaii Food Bank. His personal interests include traveling, culture and arts, food, meditation, hiking, and diving.

Thomas Gardner is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with The RG Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in 1999, he has focused on providing personalized financial guidance and counsel to a select group of families. In 2015, he co-founded The RG Group to enhance client service by connecting clients to a team of experienced financial advisors and dedicated support professionals, offering access to the resources and strategies of Merrill, Bank of America, and Bank of America Private Bank. Gardner’s expertise includes family wealth management strategies, endowments and foundations services, legacy planning, retirement and philanthropic planning, portfolio management, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Mississippi. Outside of his professional work, Gardner participates in community organizations such as Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Knights of Columbus, St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, and Trinity Classical School. He also volunteers as a Sunday School teacher and coaches i9 Volleyball. His personal interests include gardening, hiking, hunting, reading, scuba diving, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jon Heger is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this capacity, he works closely with clients and their families to develop tailored financial plans aimed at achieving their unique financial goals. Jon has over 25 years of experience with Fidelity Investments, having held various roles including Regional Planning Consultant, Financial Consultant, and Financial Representative. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ and holds an insurance license in Arkansas. Outside of his professional work, Jon enjoys baseball, family activities, fishing, golf, running, and traveling.

Douglas Van Sickle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including American General Life Insurance, Edward Jones, and Natixis Global Asset Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is registered as a commodity pool operator and serves multiple registered investment companies while delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies.

Michael Roma is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 30 years of experience managing portfolios on both the private and public sides, he has a background that includes serving as a CFO and CEO in corporate investing and partnerships. Michael emphasizes clear communication of strategy, implementation, and market conditions without industry jargon, ensuring clients have a clear understanding of their financial positions and goals. He employs a personalized informational gathering approach to build long-term relationships and craft investment portfolios aligned with clients' near and long-term objectives. Michael and his team, The RG Group, assist clients throughout various financial phases, from accumulating savings to retirement distribution. His expertise extends to advising business owners on cash management, employee retirement benefits, partnership matters, and succession planning. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree from St. John's University. He has served as President of the Business Network International during 2022-2023. In addition to his professional work, he participates in community organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association of Houston and Star of Hope. His personal interests include baseball, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, photography, reading, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.