John Horton is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Diana Shields is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously served on the Travis Appraisal Review Board. Outside of advising, she is a co-owner of an investment LLC involved in rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Howard Brandell is a CFP® professional affiliated with Primerica Advisors in Austin, TX, with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2013 and has prior experience at First Care Health Plans and Randall's. In addition to financial advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

James Palmer III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Austin, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an expert witness and provides financial plan production services to Ameriprise advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate customized recommendation reports delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Sang Lee is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Sang works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop personalized strategies to address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. His areas of focus include general investing, retirement planning, and contingency savings, providing comprehensive financial guidance tailored to individual needs. Sang holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Houston System. He also holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his expertise in investment advising. Sang serves as a resource by offering ongoing advice and coordinating access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions as appropriate. His professional approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families, enabling the creation of strategies that align with their financial goals. Sang emphasizes building a collaborative relationship to address clients' concerns and questions throughout changing circumstances.

Kyle Fernandez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Borderlands Brewing Company and Mission Steel and spent several years affiliated with the University of Arizona and GDF Law Firm. His background includes roles outside finance, such as in the brewing industry. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing multiple third-party asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage services.

Rhonda Maywald is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. She has held her current role at Edward Jones since 2007 and holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Zappitielli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supplemented by affiliated mutual funds, tax-efficient services, and securities-based lending options.

David Van Winkle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 under management through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Austin Blaue is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Capital Group / American Funds Service Co. for eight years. Outside of finance, he has experience in the retail and service sectors, including time at Prairie Highlands Golf Course and Peachwave Frozen Yogurt. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Timothy Shirley is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, where he has worked since 2008, totaling 17 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he dedicates time each month to support a family-oriented Instagram account focused on crafts, food, travel, and traditions. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies across individual, high-net-worth, and institutional client segments. The firm operates within Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, enabling access to various investment products and services.

Megan Lundberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner and managing member of Belmont Homestead LLC, a limited liability company involved in selling chickens and farm produce. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Margaret Bryant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 23 years of industry experience, including seven years at Merrill and several years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jordan Nolden is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held positions at Charles Schwab and Kasasa. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm works extensively through program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Christopher Taylor is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2015. He is based in Leander, TX, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor serves as Treasurer on the Sterling Athletic Booster Board. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Srinath Desilva is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cedar Park, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP for nine years and University Federal Credit Union for three years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a direct sales business through ACLAND Apparel, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and multiple portfolio options.

Jonathan Dayton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Mitchell Doren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Doren is also involved in an insurance brokerage business, Securitas Financial Group, LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Anna Fransen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with OSAIC, where she has worked since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities, Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, and Jefferson National Financial Corp. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services using a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating a broad range of investment products and third-party solutions.

Jordan Curry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Austin, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of advisory services, Curry serves on the advisory board of Tru Aviation, a company in the automotive and transportation sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment programs. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and emphasizes advisory services supported by a combination of proprietary investment research and diversified product offerings.