Andrea Arechandieta is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. Andrea is based in San Antonio, TX. Merrill 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, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Christopher Kleberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, PlainsCapital Bank, Crockett National Bank, and Capital Bank SSB. Outside of his advisory role, Kleberg serves as a Director on the Board of King Ranch Inc., a private family business with diverse agricultural operations, and supports the Caesar Kleberg Foundation, which funds environmental research. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s platform.

Cassandra Benson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within Fidelity, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. 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 from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is also noted for its commodity pool operator registration and advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Allyn Edwards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, Edwards worked at Kovack Advisors Inc. and Kovack Securities Inc. for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Edwards & Associates Financial Services, Inc., which engages in fixed annuities and life insurance sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting services while supporting diverse investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Joseph Ward is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Todd Braulick is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of experience at the firm and 10 years in the industry. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in San Antonio, TX. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Mountain Panther LLC, a rental property management business. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Heather Wineinger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, Texas, holding a Series 66 license and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Denali Custom Homes, LLC, a home building and remodeling business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm-approved planning tools to support client financial plans.

Joseph Charlton is a financial advisor with Osaic in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities, NEXT Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase Bank, USAA Investment Management Company, and Fidelity Investments. Charlton is also the OSJ Supervisory Principal for RDK Advisors LLC, where he manages operations, compliance, and advisor support. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves both retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to support diversified investment strategies with discretionary or non-discretionary management.

David Gay is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an AKC Hunt Test Secretary for the Alamo Retriever Club, is a board member at the San Antonio Gun Club, and participates in community activities through the Alamo Kiwanis and the Midtown Business Association. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Jonathan Poblete is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Antonio, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Poblete has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Spencer Adickes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. prior to his current role. He previously worked at Trinity University for four years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both 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 structured planning tools, leveraging research from its Global Investment Committee to support client strategies.

Penny Haataja is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 16 years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research, with a distinctive focus on advisory and implementation-support services.

Jared Gaddis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Jared is involved in commercial, residential, and agricultural real estate investments through his ownership of MJG Real Estate, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Carol Mani Johnston is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in San Antonio, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 42 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a 12-year tenure at UBS Financial Services before joining RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank in recent years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Danielle Rios is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked primarily at Fidelity Investments since 2022, with prior experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Kohl's. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various platforms. The firm is also registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Nicole Hughes is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Hughes serves as a board member for the Barton Springs Conservancy, a nonprofit organization, where she assists with fundraising and strategic planning. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Ali Fahr is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1986. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as a member of a residential condo association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings, providing comprehensive solutions across multiple asset classes and market functions.

Luis Testas is a First Vice President and International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1997, initially working at JPMorgan and its predecessors before joining Merrill Lynch in 2006. Luis offers financial services tailored to high net worth individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on areas such as portfolio management, retirement and education planning, securities-based lending, wealth transfer, legacy planning, and charitable giving. Luis holds a Bachelor's degree from Trinity University and professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute® (The Institute) and the College for Financial Planning. His approach centers around identifying client goals and delivering appropriate solutions to help achieve them, emphasizing attentive and tailored service. Outside of his professional work, Luis enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, listening to music, playing acoustic guitar, golfing, ice hockey, skiing, and traveling.

Jason Porter is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2010. Merrill 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Vijayakumari Kumarasamy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, she worked at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1998. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, utilizing structured planning tools and market models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.