Ryan Hippert is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Merrill, as well as Bank of America. Prior to his current role, he operated a business called Delivery Guardian from 2015 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Stephen Mount is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Katy, TX, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Slalom, LLC for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President on the board of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58 and owns a family farm where hay is grown and sold. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Folsom is an advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to his current role, he worked at American General Life Insurance, AIG Capital Services, and has experience in education through roles at VIPKID HK LTD and Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Scott Yates is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and also has over two decades of experience at Client Management Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Ignatius Liu is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank from 2018 to 2023, and at Morgan Stanley Capital International from 2011 to 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment plans.

Alan Jaks is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Missouri City, TX. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored income strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

John Carter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TDAmeritrade from 2011 to 2022 before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Outside of advising, he is president of Carter Holdings, a private real estate investment company focused on qualified investors. Charles Schwab 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 integrates non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and formal alternative investment programs.

Gilberto Pena is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked for Edward Jones for 11 years. He is based in Houston, TX. Pena is also associated with Pena Wealth Management LLC, a non-investment-related business entity established for tax and investment purposes. 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 supported by model portfolios and research.

Peter Goudeau Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Ameriprise and Oak Bridge Financial, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Grady West is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Wells Fargo Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs and portfolio management solutions that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brent Garrett is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Independent Bank for five years before joining RBC in 2018. He is based in Houston, TX. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ahmed Elghitany is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Missouri City, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America and has also been employed with companies outside the financial sector, including DoorDash and Lyft as a contractor. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset‑allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are offered on a non‑discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Jennifer Stucka is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at New England Securities, MetLife Securities Inc., RWM Capital, LLC, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a small business creating and selling wreaths, bows, arrangements, and home décor under the name The Tilted Bow. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management, utilizing firm-approved software tools and structured, collaborative client relationships.

Stephen Richer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, he worked at New York Life and Lincoln Financial. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ashley Greenwood is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Katy, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, Greenwood worked for YMCA Youth & Family Services for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mike Whang is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been providing financial advisory services since 2026. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025. In his role, Mike focuses on developing financial plans that align with clients' values and goals. He emphasizes listening to clients to understand their priorities, investment preferences, lifestyle aspirations, and legacy intentions. Utilizing Fidelity's expertise and analytical tools, he collaborates with clients to build personalized financial strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mike has interests in cooking and baking, exploring food culture, music, parenthood, photography, and volunteering.

Brett Flodder is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an LLC that owns specialty cars. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet diverse client needs.

James Matthews is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2000. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a network of Financial Advisors who tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Audray Lohn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios.

William Harris is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 20 years of experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2005. He has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 1999. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.