Richard Gutierrez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BANK of AMERICA, N.A., Merrill, and Valic Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Melanie Null is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Woodlands Asset Management and D.H. Hill Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Deonte Henson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Taso and Daikin Comfort Tech. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, and it serves a noteworthy role as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Carl McGee serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has a professional background in financial consulting and investment advising, with experience encompassing roles such as Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments since 2014. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Axa Equitable from 2013 to 2014. In his current role, Carl focuses on providing value to his clients by offering suggestions, ideas, and alternatives to assist with their financial situations. He leverages the extensive resources available at Fidelity to support clients in making informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Carl is interested in family activities and hiking.

Samuel Dirringer is a Financial Advisor specializing in wealth management with Merrill Lynch. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their individual financial goals and to develop personalized investment strategies aimed at pursuing those objectives. His responsibilities include providing investment advice and facilitating access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. Samuel's expertise encompasses general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He emphasizes getting to know clients personally to tailor strategies that align with what matters most to them. Throughout his work, he offers ongoing advice and guidance to adapt to clients' evolving financial situations. He holds a high school diploma from Klein Oak High School and a bachelor's degree from Concordia University. Samuel has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is proficient in both English and French.

Anita Bowman Mc Cormick is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2004. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Houston, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including various household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Emmanuel Velazquez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Regions Bank, and Bank of America. 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’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Lynn Wammel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has spent her entire career at Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she performs contract work reviewing bridge inspections and related reports for ASK Engineering in Kingwood, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies supported by a large national network and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Byers II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Keeara Thompson is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience and has been associated with both Merrill and Bank of America N.A. for 15 years. Outside of advising, she is involved in a family-owned business selling women’s hair extensions. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Irving Moses Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Humble, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies and receives compensation for referrals in these areas. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jared Chamberlain is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. He partners with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their family's specific needs and goals. Prior to his current role, Jared held positions as an Investment Consultant from 2017 to 2019 and as a Relationship Manager from 2015 to 2017, both at Fidelity Investments. He also gained experience as a Financial Services Representative at E*trade Financial from 2013 to 2014. Jared holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting his professional qualifications in the financial services industry.

Yi Xuan Cheng is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, Cheng worked at firms including Benedetti, Gucer & Associates, Ameriprise, and DriveWealth. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms to individuals and organizations, with a broad range of investment strategies supported by proprietary research and technology.

Garrett Huff is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at BBVA Compass for three years before joining Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, Huff is a musician who plays drums for several churches in the Houston area, including Oakridge Baptist Church. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Delia Moreno is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2020, with a prior tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. beginning in 2009. 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. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Kara Morin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, Morin owns and manages Kara R. Morin LLC, a business focused on managing her Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven, algorithm-assisted recommendations with personalized financial advice. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Nadia Berleth is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Thrivent Investment Management, Equitable Advisors, and Lone Star College, where she has been involved for several years. She is also associated with Berleth & Associates. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Brian Bowman is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Sebastian Marti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include five years with TIAA-CREF before joining Cetera in 2020. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Lydia Armelin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. In addition to her advisory role, she was involved with TAV Houston Volleyball from 2022 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.