Samantha Ward is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Merrill and held several roles within Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, Ward serves on the finance committee and board of Girls on the Run Greater Houston, a nonprofit focused on youth development. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlooks. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client engagements and corporate planning agreements.

Natalie Gaskamp is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JP Morgan Securities, and LPL Financial. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Ethan White is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kingwood, Texas, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and is also involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Ordos Tax Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

David Richburg Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel in Houston, TX. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years and spent two years at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and B. Riley Wealth Management. Richburg serves as a trustee for the Frank C Dailey College Scholarship Fund, which provides college scholarships to local high school graduates. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Jacob Watson is currently serving as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, advancing through roles from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant before his current vice presidential role. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a New Client Development Specialist at TD Ameritrade in 2019. Jacob focuses on understanding the various financial decisions his clients face during different life events. He approaches financial planning by considering his clients' current life circumstances and strives to provide clear explanations for his recommendations. His goal is to support clients through changing situations with straightforward and tailored financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Jacob enjoys cooking and baking, fitness activities, socializing with friends, gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Pat Patterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include over two decades at Edward Jones and Walnut Street Securities. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a storefront ice and water vending machine business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Troy Perkins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2025 and previously served at Concourse Financial Group Securities and Lincoln Financial Securities. Perkins is also involved in several financial service businesses, including his own Perkins Financial, where he provides insurance and financial products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and program options.

Scott Gross is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners pursue financial confidence through personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their unique goals, values, and aspirations. Scott works closely with clients to develop thoughtful and flexible financial plans that address various aspects of their financial lives, including investments, retirement planning, risk management, estate considerations, cash flow needs, and legacy objectives. With a family background in financial planning, Scott brings a collaborative and proof-based approach to advising. Alongside his brother Gary at Gross and Associates, he combines technical expertise and interpersonal skills to provide strategies supported by financial modeling. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Scott holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his education from the University of North Texas and Klein Forest High School. Outside of his professional role, he has interests in adventure sports, ice hockey, scuba diving, and soccer.

Tyler Fink is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Bank of America, Fisher Investments, and has worked in various roles outside the financial industry, including at Texas Christian University and Bear Creek Running Company. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alan Lopez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and LSNB Investment Services. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2018. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Pritchard is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Capital One Advisors, LLC and Capital One Investing, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and access to model portfolios and research, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Devon Pittarelli 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 worked at Native Solar and held roles in the hospitality and talent agency industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Nicholas Hathaway is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities to develop personalized strategies that align with their financial goals. His approach involves connecting clients with appropriate plans and processes to manage investing and wealth planning effectively. Nicholas has expertise in areas including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen financial needs. As a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he brings professional credentials to support clients' financial decision-making. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Houston.

Brandon Roth is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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.

Matthew Lentz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014, concurrently with his role at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Alan Mendoza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Speedy Cash from 2015 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory 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.

Clinton Roberts is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and River Oaks Equity Partners, L.L.C. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and capital market insights to tailor client strategies.

James Robertson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and OSAIC. Robertson serves on the Board of Directors for the Westwood Magnolia Improvement District and is the owner of Mint Private Client Group PLLC. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets. The firm uses a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written retirement-income recommendations.

Lauren Martin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tomball, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Austin Independent School District and Texas A&M University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Phillip Graiff is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding the Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Chair of the Pearl Fincher Museum in Spring, TX. 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.