Hugo Perez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to define and work towards their financial goals, specializing in retirement planning and investment guidance. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2022 and has held roles including Relationship Manager and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2019 to 2021. Outside of his professional role, Hugo has interests in beach activities, cars, golf, pets, soccer, and tennis.

Craig Wilcox is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and D.A. Davidson & Co. Wilcox also operates Wilcox Wealth Management, a DBA related to his LPL business. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lloyd Hebert is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisors and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in financial education as an instructor with Simplicity Group and serves as a speaker and educator through Hebert Financial Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi‑billion dollar asset base through various platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Andrew Simms is a financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, Texas, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner and managing member of Woodlands Style House, a home staging and styling consultation business. 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, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Gordon Menard is a CFP® professional with 50 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held prior roles at USCA Asset Management, Hitherlane Partners, and Merrill. Menard is also an independent insurance agent and operates a sole proprietorship focused on insurance services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organization clients, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through a large network of financial professionals and provides access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Conner Halstead is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Conroe, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy and was involved with Conroe Church of Christ for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he is affiliated with the Level Up and Live Mastermind in Conroe, TX. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and offers additional capabilities such as trust services, securities-based lending, and tax-efficient portfolio management.

Eugene Diamont II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Prudential Equity Group, LLC. 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 operates at a large scale with over $671 billion in assets under management and more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Bladt is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in The Woodlands, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, and California Pizza Kitchen. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering brokerage, custody, and advisory services in an integrated platform that combines non-discretionary advice with access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

John Rogers is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined the firm in 2024 after eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing and previous roles at Banc of America Investment Services and BBVA Compass Investment Solutions. He also owns and operates Rogers Wealth Management Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and tailored recommendations supported by its research and planning tools, serving clients who meet specific net-worth criteria.

Clint Blinka is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Montgomery, TX, where he has worked since 2018. He has eight years of industry experience and previously operated a coaching business, C.S. Blinka, LLC, DBA The Growth Coach. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct faculty member at Sam Houston State University, teaching an introductory kinesiology course. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, managing over $1 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices.

Trent Harris II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Conroe, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Glenn Presnell Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1979, also working at Bank of America since 2009. 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, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Dane Webb is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and officer at Lifetime Decoys, a business focused on retail and media partnerships. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Patrick Hynes is currently the Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of leaders, financial advisors, and support associates. His role involves providing clients with education and guidance to help them make more confident financial planning decisions. Patrick has been with Fidelity Investments since 1999, progressing through various roles including Vice President and Branch Leader, Assistant Branch Manager, Vice President and Financial Consultant, Insurance Wholesaler, Financial Consultant, Insurance Specialist, Investments Associate, and Internship-Operations Specialist. This extensive experience within the company spans over two decades and encompasses a broad range of financial services and leadership positions.

Russell Marsh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in the beverage retail industry and had roles in various other fields. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ligia Aguilar Bueso is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked concurrently at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Megan Larkins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her tenure with the firm in 2025. Her background includes experience with Baylor University and involvement with the Extreme Performing Arts Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and fiduciary services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Natalie Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years at the firm and 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she creates and sells digital and physical crafts on Etsy and is involved in a construction business called WC Decorative Concepts. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mitchell Murchison is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Comerica Bank, Hancock Whitney Bank, and Woodforest National Bank. Before his financial services career, he worked in the restaurant industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Griffin Randle is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2014 and has been in the financial services industry since 2009. Griffin focuses on providing clients with comprehensive wealth planning strategies, including portfolio analysis, asset allocation models, retirement planning analysis, and investment research. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Denver and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Griffin is a member of the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute and the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Raised in The Woodlands, Texas, Griffin enjoys golfing, skiing, and traveling.