Rebecca Creager is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in education at Klein ISD and in healthcare administration at Hughes & Cozad Orthodontics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Emilie Hegyes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2019 after nearly eight years in scientific research and development. She brings a background in critical thinking and problem-solving derived from her scientific education and experience, applying these skills to help clients identify what is most important to them and create plans to realize their goals. Emilie emphasizes building trusted and accountable relationships with her clients, supporting them throughout the financial planning process and sharing in the success when goals are achieved. Emilie holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Science, both from the University of Montana. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her client focus areas encompass college and education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning and income, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, as well as services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Outside of her professional role, Emilie and her wife share a commitment to raising their family in Missoula. She is involved with community organizations such as A Carousel for Missoula, Montana Science Fair, Montana Special Olympics, The Dylan Steigers Concussion Project, and spectrUM Science. Emilie enjoys spending time with her family attending local Griz games and community events, as well as engaging in outdoor activities in Montana’s parks, trails, rivers, lakes, and ski hills.

Harold Lesage Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 53 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 41 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and government entities, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting across multiple portfolio management styles.

Santiago Carranza is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Carranza serves as Chair of the Humble ISD Education Foundation, where he leads board meetings and participates in fundraising efforts. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Laurie Miller is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in The Woodlands, TX, bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lana Mavor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. She attended Southern Methodist University and North Carolina State University before beginning her career in financial services. 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.

Maryam Maadan is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica since 2017 and has held positions at Ensemble Health Partners and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Outside of financial advising, Maadan is an author of multiple romance novels published and marketed on Amazon.com through her publishing company, Suntrust Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm delivers advisory services using model-based investment strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides trade execution and custody support through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jacqueline Rivera is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and BBVA Securities. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Robert Hayes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1998 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Chad Devens is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tomball, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a team representative for the Northpointe Shockwaves Swim Team, acting as a liaison between coaches, parents, and the board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds. The firm supports over 23,000 advisors nationally and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Michael Marks is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial in Houston, TX. His prior work includes nine years with JPMorgan Securities LLC and a role at Alliant Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Cara Lennon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2007 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thanh Nguyen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, Nguyen worked at Eagle Strategies, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, Nguyen is a member of Nguyen Sisters Investments, LLC, a commercial real estate holding company, and supports her husband’s skincare business by attending industry conventions. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Karine Andriassyan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Bank VTB. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Goodwin is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of advisory work, Goodwin is a part-owner of Sterling Wealth Advisors and volunteers as a coach for Second Saturday in The Woodlands, TX. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides multiple portfolio management options and proprietary model strategies, with a focus on tailored investment approaches and institutional-level support for advisors.

Steve Livlanich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Humble, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement plans through a centralized consulting team.

Wendy Allen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. She is currently an acting executor for her late mother's estate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients, utilizing tailored non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

Samuel Dawson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at PwC and Mercer. Outside of his advisory role, he assists his spouse with events related to Rack N Roll Mahjong LLC, handling occasional income-related tasks. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mark Herring is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors. He has worked within the Wells Fargo organization in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Herring has a 50% ownership in Harmony Wealth Management and co-owns a farm ranch in Texas through Fish-Crow LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm combines customized planning and investment solutions with access to Wells Fargo’s research and referral channels.

Blair Jennings is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served for over 29 years. In his role, Blair takes a consultative and objective approach to wealth management, working closely with clients to understand their financial situations, goals, and objectives. He develops personalized recommendations and strategies and assists with their implementation to help clients pursue their financial goals. Blair holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is a specially qualified Portfolio Manager. He manages discretionary portfolios using his own Personalized or Defined Strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Blair is a graduate of Baylor University.