Odis Johnson is a CFP® credentialed advisor with over 31 years of experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. He has a long career including 24 years at Avantax Investment Services, Inc., and has operated his own tax preparation and accounting firm, O. Douglas Johnson, P.C., since 1994. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser providing services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning solutions across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

James Lebouef is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as executor for his father’s estate. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Trang Banker is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services and previously held positions at PNC Investments LLC, JP Morgan Chase & Co., and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her financial advisory career, she operates a small in-home eyelash extension business on a limited basis. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored, tax-aware withdrawal strategies and ongoing advice.

James Lyon IV is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he spent four years at Baylor University and five years at The Woodlands High School. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including access to model portfolios and research from various sources, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Alessandra Kath is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Woodforest National Bank and Burnett Specialists Staffing and Recruiting. Alessandra is currently based in The Woodlands, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through various personalized and corporate financial planning arrangements.

James Atkins is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. 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 a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis with centralized due diligence and ESG eligibility processes.

Jeffery Evans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as director of a small business, Splashed Canvas, LLC, and has a minority ownership interest in an advocacy group for families affected by dyslexia. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jarrod Shaw is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill and currently serves as owner and coach of Houston Playaz, a youth basketball organization. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice and investment manager searches through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, offering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Logan Mulloy is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates. Prior to joining Raymond James & Associates, he spent three years at Willis Johnson & Associates and one year at Evidence Wealth. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with mostly non-discretionary client relationships.

Paul Rhoades is a financial advisor with OSAIC in The Woodlands, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Harman Wealth Management and Crossbridge Wealth Strategies. He also spent two years on the faculty at Sam Houston State University College of Business Administration. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services and uses various tools and platforms to construct and manage portfolios tailored to client needs.

Shyam Bhakta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Lone Star College from 2021 to 2022. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Tyler Moore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hologic, Inc., Applied Medical, and Crosby ISD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Arre Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. His prior experience includes SagePoint Financial and N.W. Arre, Jr. Investment Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of a condominium managed by Cabarete Group in the Dominican Republic. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include various asset classes.

John Dewitt is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held roles at Buckeye International and taught at Sam Houston State University and Lone Star College-Montgomery Campus. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Gutierrez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. He is based in The Woodlands, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when making investment recommendations.

Melanie Null is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Woodlands Securities Corporation and D.H. Hill Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sammy Johnson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously spent 17 years with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Johnson is also the sole proprietor of Harman Wealth Management, an independent RIA, where he provides investment advisory services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a wide range of integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and retirement planning services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms.

Carl McGee serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has a professional background in financial consulting and investment advising, with experience encompassing roles such as Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments since 2014. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Axa Equitable from 2013 to 2014. In his current role, Carl focuses on providing value to his clients by offering suggestions, ideas, and alternatives to assist with their financial situations. He leverages the extensive resources available at Fidelity to support clients in making informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Carl is interested in family activities and hiking.

Samuel Dirringer is a Financial Advisor specializing in wealth management with Merrill Lynch. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their individual financial goals and to develop personalized investment strategies aimed at pursuing those objectives. His responsibilities include providing investment advice and facilitating access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. Samuel's expertise encompasses general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He emphasizes getting to know clients personally to tailor strategies that align with what matters most to them. Throughout his work, he offers ongoing advice and guidance to adapt to clients' evolving financial situations. He holds a high school diploma from Klein Oak High School and a bachelor's degree from Concordia University. Samuel has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is proficient in both English and French.

Lauren Biggs is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and was self-employed for nearly a decade. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental property in Austin, Texas. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.