Nicholas Tramontano is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working as part of the Tramontano & Associates team based in San Antonio, Texas. He joined Merrill in 2018 and has experience working in offices in San Antonio and Fort Worth. Nicholas focuses on maintaining strong client relationships and providing personalized financial strategies to a select group of clients. His areas of expertise include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Nicholas is recognized as a member of the Tramontano & Associates team, which was named to the 2023 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University and holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In his personal time, he enjoys basketball, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, spending time with family, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies.

Corey Cunningham is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. Corey leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to create strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Corey holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and a Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Committed to community involvement, Corey participates in local volunteer activities aligned with Merrill's tradition of serving the communities where they operate.

Abigail Bailey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Capital Group. Outside of her advisory career, she owns and manages a rental property business in New Braunfels, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages a large asset base across various investment services and strategies.

Jason Garriott is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors, Inc., USAA financial planning services, Usaa Investment Management Company, and Charles Schwab. 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 a non-discretionary advisory model with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Joe Sanchez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Citi, Raymond James Associates, and AllianceBernstein. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using a systematic, long-term approach.

Corey Ford is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group and various restaurants and retail businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives offering a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Amanda Duran is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with OSAIC Wealth, where she has worked since 2026, and previously held roles at LPL Financial, River City FCU, CUSO Financial Services, and several other firms. Based in San Antonio, TX, her background includes both advisory and financial services positions. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Jorge Cruz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Teamwork Financial Advisors, Edward Jones, and Kinetic Software. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s recommendations incorporate investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, with a distinctive enrollment process that requires a minimum investable asset level and emphasizes assets managed within Ameriprise.

Sanda Bailey is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX since 2020. She previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Her other business activities include fiduciary duties and acting as healthcare power of attorney for an individual. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves a broad client base and combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Richard Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 46 years of industry experience, including over 31 years with LPL Financial and over 47 years with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and investor in a home-based windows and sidings sales business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Alan Chase is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network for 26 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Ingenuity Financial Services, Inc., a company providing financial advice and services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.

Rebecca Sierra is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as an Uber driver in San Antonio, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Braden Blackwelder is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 22 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research support.

Drenzo Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC and Victory Capital Advisers. 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, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hector Chavez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in San Antonio, Texas, he brings nearly eight years of experience within the firm, progressing from a teller position to his current advisory role. Chavez works with a diverse client base, including business owners, homebuyers, first-time investors, and professionals across various industries. His areas of focus include college education planning, LGBT wealth planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Hector earned an Accredited Certificate from South San Antonio High School. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Chavez enjoys cooking, music, photography, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to understand what matters most to each family to help create strategies that pursue their financial goals.

Keith Connolly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in San Antonio, Texas. He has been serving clients since 1997, focusing on helping families and small businesses manage their increasingly complex financial lives. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Connolly holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut, where he was part of a nationally ranked rugby team. Before joining the financial services industry, he worked in the newspaper sector with a subsidiary of Dow Jones. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is involved in professional and community organizations, including past board memberships with the San Antonio Gaelic Football Club and San Antonio Rugby Club. His community involvement includes volunteering with organizations focused on hunger and support for service members, such as DOGS (Dads of Great Students), Headwaters Sanctuary, San Antonio Rodeo Wounded Service Member Project, and Wishes For Our Heroes. He has also served as a coach for youth sports teams.

Douglas Stone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, a contractor entity related to managing his practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jonah While is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at First Commercial Bank and Ameriprise Financial Services, as well as work outside finance at Dos Rios Mexican Bar and Grill. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through LPL-sponsored programs and various third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Steven Perez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021, following several years at USAA in various financial advisory and investment roles. He is based in San Antonio, TX. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 both non-discretionary advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options with centralized custody and operational support.

Tyler Foreman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and over two years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and previously worked at Saint Marks Presbyterian ELC for seven years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.