Matthew Catron is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2021. Catron is based in Friendswood, TX. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts and the use of algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated committee.

Michael Nguyen is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He has previously held roles including Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2025 to 2026, Independent Financial Advisor at Innovation Partners LLC in 2024, Investment Adviser Representative at Catalyst Wealth Management from 2022 to 2024, and Independent Financial Advisor at GWN Securities during the same period. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial advising and investment consulting. Michael's professional approach emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to provide personalized guidance, ensuring they feel heard and confident in their financial decisions.

Steven Thorpe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2011 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley and its affiliate Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, where he has worked since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Thorpe serves as a board member of the Valley Village Dad's Club in Houston, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by advanced analytical tools.

David Gura is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Sugar Land, Texas. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, following a 19-year career in the energy industry with Schlumberger. Dave works with a select group of clients to help them achieve their financial goals by providing personalized advice and specialized investment services tailored to sophisticated investors. He regularly meets with clients to align their financial plans with their evolving personal circumstances. Dave holds a Bachelor's degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in electrical engineering. He is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certifications. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He resides in Sugar Land with his wife and four dogs and has two grown children living nearby in Houston. Dave and his team are involved with several local charitable organizations, including the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter, Citizens for Animals of Midland Odessa, and Saving our Companion Animals. His personal interests include boating, fishing, hiking, reading, scuba diving, skiing, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jay Campbell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing detailed Recommendation Reports addressing income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

David Moss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He serves on the Board of Directors for Texas City Independent School District. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, combining investment research and algorithmic analysis to provide written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Serena Sneeringer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dale Heysse is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2020 and previously at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a range of capital markets services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocation strategies.

Ian Hass is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Thornburg Securities, Blackrock Investments, and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Manal Faour is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, PNC Bank, and First National Bank. Outside of finance, she has worked in the hospitality and retail sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks.

Stephanie Hartman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 1996 to 2018 and has been with Ameriprise since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole member and manager of Hart Creations LLC, a small retail business, and serves as secretary for the Clear Lake High School Baseball Booster Club. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering tailored, research-based recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Michael Hesse is a CFP® and ChFC® with 47 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Texas Wealth Management, LLC, FSC Securities Corporation, and Texas Wealth Management, INC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a vacation condo in Maui. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through various programs such as comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.

Andrea Hendon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Edward Jones, and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers specialized derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Craig Buchholz is a Series 66-credentialed financial professional at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his primary advisory role, Buchholz holds leadership positions in several related businesses, including serving as Vice President and Consultant at Burrows Business Services LLC, where he focuses on business plan development and financial statement preparation, and as Director of Business Development for Burrows Financial Holding, LLC and BFH Insurance LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and ERISA retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated money managers across various program structures.

Ritchie Nuncio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and previously spent six years at Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

David Bott is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenure at Avantax Advisory Services and its related entities, along with experience at Coopers & Lybrand. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President at Kenwood & Associates, PC CPA's, focusing on tax preparation and accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through over 10,000 advisors.

Kristie Ramirez is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Friendswood, TX. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Lisa Washington is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. Her background includes long tenures at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers, as well as work at Texas Home Health prior to joining LPL Financial. She holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a non-variable insurance agent through Associates of Clifton Park. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services supported by various investment strategies and operational tools, with a notable combination of advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

John Turner is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 22 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Cetera and has held roles at Turner Wealth Management and Avantax Advisory Services. He serves as chairman on the board of Sweet Success ATX, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Justin Ponchak is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Ponchak Management, LLC, a construction business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.