Sarah Seifert is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple firms, including Edward Jones and McLinden Financial, where she is also employed as a registered branch associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary investment consulting to client goals and supports municipal finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jose Padron is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations, with implementation supported by affiliated entities.

Reginald Allison is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors for seven years before joining Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill, together with 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Phillip Owens Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Merrill. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Meredith Moss 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 for 19 years with Klein ISD and Conroe ISD. 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 programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with services that encompass tax-efficient investing and alternative investment options.

Gregory Barcello is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a billing agent for the Huntwick Civic Association in Houston and operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated models, third-party managers, and custom strategies.

Oriana Bonsembiante is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, she worked at Strategic Financial Solutions and held teaching positions at several schools. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Matthew Stout is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Sagepoint Financial, Harman Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Willard Marett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Prahit Enterprises LLC, and the University of Houston, among others. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amlan Sahoo is a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He helps individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies supported by the financial enterprise of Merrill and Bank of America. In his role, he leads the development and execution of financial plans and investment strategies across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset portfolios. He combines macroeconomic and financial market insights with fundamental analysis to guide clients through complex financial markets. With a foundation in investment portfolio management, financial and investment analysis, economic analysis, asset allocation, investment selection, risk management, and financial planning, Amlan creates and executes performance-driven financial strategies. As a Portfolio Advisor, he also recommends individual or combined Merrill or approved third-party investment managers’ strategies, funds, or portfolios to help clients pursue their investment objectives. Amlan holds a Bachelor's degree from George Washington University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston System. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Amlan is involved with the SKAI Foundation and is connected to Rice Tennis. He enjoys basketball, chess, golfing, soccer, and tennis.

Paul Hughston is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously worked at Prudential Equity Group from 2001 to 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Peter Vanderlofske is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 11 years and has operated Polaris Benefits LLC since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Scholar Liaison and Board Member for Baylor Research Advocates for Student Scientists (BRASS), supporting graduate student researchers at Baylor College of Medicine. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Angela Carrizales is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2019 and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in part-time sales of home-related products and services, including referrals for home security and automation. Primerica Advisors manages 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 entities. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Krishauna Vaughn is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc since 2009 and Primerica Financial Services since 2007, and previously with Sysco Corporation for 17 years. Her business activities include the sale of investment-related products and referral services for home security and automation through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors 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 clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trading and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Noah Clark is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles primarily in the food service industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery through a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic analysis.

Eloy Alderete Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2000 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Alderete serves as a finance committee member for the Nehemiah Center in Houston. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party analytics to guide investment strategies.

Milin Patel is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Bee One Properties Ltd, where he has managed real estate leasing operations. Milin is part of 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 fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Kurt Schwenkel is a financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1999 and Bank of America, NA since 2009. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peggy Bowers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 37 years of industry experience. She is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., having worked at these firms since 2012 and 2018, respectively. Prior to that, she was employed at Texas Commerce Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG criteria.

Alex Barron is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In this role, he collaborates with clients to define their short and long-term financial objectives and develops customized financial plans tailored to their specific needs. He emphasizes building strong relationships based on trust and reliability. Prior to his current position, Alex held roles at Fidelity Investments including Investment Management Consultant II from 2022 to 2023 and Client Management Representative from 2021 to 2022. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at AIG Retirement Services from 2014 to 2021.