Adriana Sferle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Antonio Salgado is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, focusing on providing financial strategies for individuals, families, and businesses by understanding their financial objectives. Antonio's approach involves a disciplined process that begins with understanding each client's specific needs and priorities. He has experience in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing. Antonio holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, along with Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, and holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Management from the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University. Antonio is an Army veteran originally from Orange County, California, now residing in New Braunfels, Texas with his wife Sasha and their two children. He is active in his community through organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and the San Antonio Food Bank.

Misty Jones is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Antonio, TX, with two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Texas A&M University and Palo Alto College, as well as operating a self-employed childcare business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Nicholas La Barbera is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in cattle farming, raising cattle and selling calves. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Robert Martin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his financial career, he participates periodically with the Page Parkes Center of Modeling & Acting, assisting with auditions for commercials and print ads. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Glenn Welch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Timothy Escobar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Escobar also serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and is a board member of a flying club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market estimates to assist its clients.

Valerie Boggs is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to Merrill, she worked at Banc of America Investment Services and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. 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 investment strategies for individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Cortez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. With over eight years of experience, Joseph is dedicated to providing clients with first-class financial services and working closely with families to help them achieve their important life goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and a Master's Degree from Saint Mary's University of San Antonio. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his professional expertise in investment advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Joseph has interests in baseball, basketball, fishing, and football.

Nicholas La Valley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in San Antonio, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. His prior experience includes multiple roles at Higginbotham and various positions outside the financial industry, including work in education and food service. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party managers, focusing on matching clients with appropriate investment models and fiduciary services.

Sylvia Armendariz is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner in a for-profit partnership selling purses and accessories. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for various client types including individuals and institutions.

Christopher Saunders is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following an 11-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice president of the Chi Delta Tau Foundation, where he works on endowment investment policy and provides scholarships for Trinity University students. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Jimmy Hoyt is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church Ministries and has occasionally presided over wedding ceremonies without compensation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and extensive research, delivering services at a large scale with integrated operational capabilities.

Michael Perrine is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, USAA Financial Advisors, Inc., and M&T Contracting, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he provides freelance data analyst services through Upwork. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers a range of investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is known for its involvement with registered investment companies, use of systematic methodologies, and advisory services supporting model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Fredy Tun Cifuentes is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes multiple tenures at Merrill and roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages landscaping and fence service businesses in Texas and New Mexico, as well as a commercial and residential landscaping project management company. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Kern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morganstanleysmithbarney since 2010. Kern is involved in managing a family limited partnership that holds investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Traci Beckwith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Based in San Antonio, TX, she provides advisory services within a large institutional firm environment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and a research-driven investment approach. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers customized planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Robert Kinnally Jr. is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth based in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Osaic FS, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a committee member advising the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word on investment strategies and is involved with the Capital Campaign Committee at Antonian College Preparatory High School. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Thomas Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Albert Steves V is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Cavaliers and is a member of the investment committee at St. Mark’s Church in San Antonio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct client services and corporate financial planning agreements.