Ryan Pledger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining LPL Financial. Pledger serves as a board member for the nonprofit Sienna MUD 6 in Houston, Texas. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management options, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment models across discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Beena Mathew is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she is a CPA and is involved in tax planning and preparation through her business, Babukutty Financial, and also sells fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures.

Diana Alexander is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 43 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated capital markets and lending services.

Sasha Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at BBVA Wealth Solutions, Compass Bank, BBVA Securities, BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Zions Bank, and LPL Financial. Thompson has been with Edward Jones since 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, with a notable nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lance Allen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Heritage Bank, Edward Jones, and DWS Investments Distributors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Mirna Polis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. Prior to that, she was employed at the Royal Bank of Canada. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, with a broad range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kirbe Williamson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, Williamson worked at Pensionmark Financial Group and Pensionmark Securities, LLC from 2023 to 2026, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp from 2017 to 2023, and Invesco Distributors, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Williamson is also engaged in retirement plan consulting as an account manager with AssuredPartners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Esther Beal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, incorporating ESG considerations and utilizing affiliates for implementation and portfolio services.

Parker Joffrion is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he worked briefly at KPMG and spent five years in full-time education. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and manages the bookkeeping for a used construction equipment business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research.

Morris Williams is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Morris works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Texas State University System. Committed to the Merrill tradition of community involvement, Morris dedicates time to volunteering with organizations within the communities he serves.

Peter Fontana is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2022 and has been involved as a freelance event contractor since 2017. Outside the financial industry, he engages in event production through freelance contracting. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers, overlay management, and custody services.

Ange Bi Youan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Next Financial Group, Inc. and HD Vest Investment Services. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services along with model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brint Galey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several financial institutions, including Bank of America, Merrill, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor for a family business involved in hazardous remediation, managing vendor payments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Steven Alexander is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several personal business activities, including ownership of AlexanderCafe LLC. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored portfolio management services that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers and provide options for tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

Zackary DeWitt is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with Financial Consultants to address the planning and service needs of clients through a holistic approach to their financial goals. He works closely with clients and their families to understand and analyze their current financial situations and develop comprehensive plans tailored to their lifestyles. Zackary has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Financial Services Representative, gaining experience in client relationship management and financial services since 2023. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Zackary has interests in comedy, fitness, golf, hiking, movies, and reading.

Jason Touchstone is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and over 15 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill and Beachbody before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to build model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Troy Mettey Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Memorial Hermann Healthcare Systems for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a wide range of advisory and investment services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Chad James is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 19 years at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also the owner of Metam Wealth Advisors LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers access to multiple platforms and custodians, supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Riley Hood is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Goosehead Insurance and Academy Sports and Outdoors. Outside of his advisory role, Hood is employed by DGW Worldwide, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering personalized recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm operates as a large institutional provider of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Jaikishan Daryanani is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.