Virginia Grosz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works to provide a comprehensive planning experience to help clients and their families create plans for retirement and beyond. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing from the role of Financial Representative to Relationship Manager, and currently serves as a Planning Consultant since 2023. Throughout her time at Fidelity Investments, Virginia has gained experience in client relationship management and financial planning. Her roles have involved working closely with clients to develop and implement financial strategies that align with their retirement goals. Further information regarding Virginia's education, credentials, personal interests, and community involvement has not been provided.

Katie Van Koski is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2019. In her current role, she collaborates closely with Wealth Management Advisors, Regional Planning Consultants, and the broader Private Wealth Management team to assist clients in protecting, growing, and transferring their wealth. She emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with clients and their families to develop a deep understanding of their financial goals. Katie's experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, beginning as a Financial Representative from 2015 to 2017, followed by a position as a Relationship Manager from 2017 to 2019, before assuming her current consulting role. Outside of her professional work, she has personal interests in board games, cooking and baking, and yoga.

Ann Laufman is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2003. She also acts as an agent selling life and health insurance through Investors Mutual Agency, Inc., and serves as a director on the board of the Houston Family Business Association, where she has been involved since 2023. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers educational seminars and specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate-settlement services.

Cade Gulick is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Greenwing Wealth Management and Texas A&M Corpus Christi (Rellis Campus). Outside of finance, he has been involved with Gulick Pressure Washing. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a variety of clients, including retail and institutional investors, using a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also offers specialized advisory roles and employs systematic methodologies supported by AI in its investment strategies.

Peter Noyes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 1999 to 2003 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Taylor Korb is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2010 to 2018. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Ky Willson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles including positions with the Houston-Galveston Area Council, Leadership Houston, and the City of Houston. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Paula Kingsbury is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 38 years of industry experience. She has worked extensively with Avantax and currently manages Kingsbury Business Services, LLC, where she provides tax preparation and management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options and discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

Donald Burrows Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to Cetera, he worked for Hilltop Securities Inc. for 10 years and is involved in several business ventures including ownership of a family-operated pine plantation and management of a ranch in Timpson, TX. He also owns and consults for multiple businesses in consulting, tax preparation, and mineral interests. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, supporting a wide range of program options and custodial arrangements.

Ximena Valenzuela is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Citigroup and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member of a real estate investment LLC she formed with her husband. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Randy Levy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016. Prior to that, he was with A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2002 to 2008. Levy also serves as a power of attorney and trustee for family-related investment matters. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Matthew Foshee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and affiliated entities since 2018 and previously spent 13 years at Scottrade, Inc. and two years at TD Ameritrade. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Richard Markey Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following six years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Cristobal Moreno is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique goals and circumstances. Moreno's expertise includes college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Baylor University. Outside of his professional role, Moreno enjoys various sports such as baseball, basketball, chess, football, pickleball, running, soccer, tennis, as well as spending time with his family and watching movies.

Owen Drymond is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial and Ameriprise, spanning over a decade before joining Equitable Advisors in 2020. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios and advisory programs.

Ben Rickhuss is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their families to guide conversations around growing, preserving, and transferring wealth. He focuses on delivering a personalized, high-touch service experience aligned with each client's goals and preferences. Ben has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and now Senior Relationship Manager. His experience centers on wealth management and client relationship development. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ben enjoys concerts, fishing, music, outdoor adventures, soccer, and traveling.

Abryn Neal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He has held positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and TIAA prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Neal holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Houston, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering 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 supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Ethan Sonnier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2021. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry, including a role at Juicy Crawfish. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Jonathan Wilder is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Assistant Operations Officer in the United States Army Reserves, assisting with planning operations for a unit of approximately 55 personnel. 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 over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Diamond is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services since 2011, and previously at Osaic FA, Inc., Fisher Investments, and Fidelity. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop client recommendations focused on investment categories and strategies.