Duane Dollar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, RBC Capital Markets, and Fidelity. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Five Dollars Farm, LLC, a non-investment business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services with a range of investment options and leverages technology tools to support advisors, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of representatives.

Alessandra Kath is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Woodforest National Bank and Burnett Specialists Staffing and Recruiting. Alessandra is currently based in The Woodlands, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through various personalized and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Shyam Bhakta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Lone Star College for one year. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Aguilera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill prior to his current role. Aguilera has also been involved with Kingdom of the Cross Non Profit and Cypress Christian School. 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 advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer customized asset allocation advice and investment manager searches, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Marcel Theriot is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Houston Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and SWBC Investment Company. He serves as Chief Financial Officer at Houston Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies.

Brendan Barry is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on developing cost-effective financial planning strategies for clients. His work includes tax-efficient investing, charitable giving, and retirement strategies. Brendan joined Fidelity in 2023, progressing through roles as Investment Solutions and Investment Consultant before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brendan gained experience as an Advisory Associate at Triad Advisors from 2020 to 2023 and worked as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James from 2018 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Brendan has interests in football, running, skiing, and spending time at the lake. He also participates in volunteering activities.

John Dewitt is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held roles at Buckeye International and taught at Sam Houston State University and Lone Star College-Montgomery Campus. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Riley Wohlschlaeger is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Riley held roles at Woodforest Financial Services and Woodforest Wealth. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with the Third Coast Volleyball Club since 2019. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, supporting a wide advisor network and institutional portfolio management.

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.

Muhammad Dhanji is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Company, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., First Horizon Bank, and Faysal Bank Ltd. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory approach includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and combining quantitative and qualitative research methods.

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.

Gregory Loyacano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously spent eight years at Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Dhruba Pant is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and has a 13-year background at Medtronic, Inc. Additionally, he is the managing member of Infinity 4 LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

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.

Brian Kidwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and also serves as Executive Vice President of D.Hilton Associates, Inc., where he oversees the Strategic Services Practice and assists with senior executive recruitment in the credit union industry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms, supported by a range of tools for research and operations.