David Alimi is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Raymond James, TD Ameritrade, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Wizzered Inc, a web development business. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Bankerd is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H.Beck, Inc., and Momentum Independent Network Inc. He also operates Bankerd Financial Services and maintains a non-variable insurance business. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Kyle Baker is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026. His professional experience also includes positions as a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase & Co from 2022 to 2024 and as an Account Executive at Goosehead Insurance in 2022. In his role as Financial Consultant, Kyle partners with clients to understand their short and long-term financial goals and helps to construct financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He prioritizes forming strong relationships with clients and their families, emphasizing trust, reliability, and competency. Outside of his professional work, Kyle has interests in cars, food, football, traveling, and volunteering.

Lazaro Rodriguez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program that offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research, and it maintains unique regulatory registrations reflecting broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Miguel Martinez serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma from Cypress Falls High School. Miguel focuses on helping clients identify what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals.

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.

Julio Castillo Cuevas is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Primeway Federal Credit Union. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Paul Nitz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and over 30 years associated with related Avantax entities. In addition to his advisory work, he owns a legal and tax preparation practice focused on estate planning and tax return preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and retirement services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Carl Carlile is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tomball, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edward Jones since 1990. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and provides services such as tax-efficient investing and securities-based lending through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ashley Fitts is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Belk and Convergys. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, employing a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves both retail and institutional investors and is notable for its use of algorithmic methods, formal advisory roles to registered investment companies, and established governance procedures.

Lindsey Broadwell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has recently transitioned into the financial services industry following nearly a decade of experience at major energy companies including Chevron and ConocoPhillips. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of financial advisors, utilizing model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Jacob Bazzrea is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior firms include Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged as an AI tutor in San Antonio, TX. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning services, and a range of insurance and lending products.

Timothy Anselmi is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 17 years and briefly at Curian Capital, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he sells property and casualty insurance and operates a marketing practice under Quest Agency Wealth Management. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with a focus on asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers multiple advisory and brokerage services through an extensive affiliate network.

Brooks Nelson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019 and served on active duty with the U.S. Air Force from 2014 to 2017. Nelson holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and including capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Rachael Hunt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she held roles with organizations including the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas and URJ Greene Family Camp. Her background includes community and nonprofit involvement. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nicholas Muhlbauer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spring, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of WyoTex Investments, a capital investment company, and leads Between Jobs Ministry, a nonprofit focused on workforce skill development. He is also a co-owner of Peregrine Stimulation Services through his involvement with WyoTex Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a comprehensive range of investment advisory programs and services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Ramiro Carrizales is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Insperity and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate investing as the managing member of Paving The Way Properties LLC and serves as a co-trustee of C5 Acquisitions LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Glynn Tolleson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Glynn worked in education for nine years with the Tomball and Klein Independent School Districts. He also spent over a decade with Texas Peppers Fastpitch. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Athena Squyres is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2014. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients maintaining accounts within Ameriprise-managed portfolios.

Elvis Rodriguez is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, initially serving as a Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mr. Rodriguez worked as a Financial Advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors from 2015 to 2019. His earlier experience includes roles at Wells Fargo as a Home Equity Sales Consultant from 2007 to 2011 and as a Commercial Credit Analyst from 2006 to 2007. Mr. Rodriguez is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who focuses on collaborating with clients to develop, implement, and monitor personalized financial plans tailored to their goals and needs. He emphasizes forming strong relationships with clients and their families, maintaining trust, reliability, and competency throughout his professional practice. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Rodriguez has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, football, pets, and traveling.