Robert Nelson Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with over 56 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1969 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside his advisory role, he is an investor in an oil and gas exploration venture through Nelson and Son LLC. 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.

Jacky Phan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Ulrich Consulting and Investment Group, LLC, CapFinancial Partners (CAPTRUST), and Covenant. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Maria Elena De Anda is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized financial planning and guidance tailored to clients' unique goals and priorities. Her focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, small business strategies, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Maria holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her educational background includes a High School Diploma from Allen High School and an Associate's Degree from Collin College. Outside of her professional work, Maria enjoys antiquing, cooking, interior decorating, photography, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Curtis Mason is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Mason serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at Mt Zion First Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted retirement income recommendations.

Brock Gallegos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Texas A&M University and Blinn College. Outside of finance, he was involved with Bellows Window Cleaning for several years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Kelly Hendin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rebecca Benavidez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Merrill since 1987. Located in San Antonio, TX, her career has been dedicated to serving clients through Merrill’s platform. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, offering strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Andrew Paz is a Financial Consultant with a focus on retirement planning. He guides clients through every stage of their financial journey, aligning strategies with personal goals to help create a secure future. Andrew emphasizes transparency and confidence, aiming to empower clients to make informed decisions that reflect their values and long-term aspirations. He has experience as a Financial Planner at Mission Financial Planners from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Advisor at Cetera Investors from 2019 to 2022. Andrew holds a Certified Financial Planner® designation and a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Andrew has interests in board games, music, pets, and tennis.

Eduardo Guajardo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Diana Scheel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she works as a life insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Denise Townley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2010, with a brief interval when she was a partner at Townley Technologies, a computer services business. Denise also has experience with Parkhill Baptist Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Wynn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 1993, including 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Wynn is involved in several non-investment-related business ownerships and co-ownerships in the San Antonio area. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its broad institutional platform.

Richard Sollenberger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and the Northeast Independent School District. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Mark Courtad is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Investment Management Company prior to joining 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Mark Guajardo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2020 and previously spent four years at Frost Brokerage Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Operations Manager and Branch Manager delegate at Oak Crest Advisors, LLC. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using advanced analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.

Michael Lollman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Frost Brokerage Services Inc. and Frost Bank from 2013 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kevin Wartsbaugh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages a property and ranch in Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sandra Green is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2002 and has previous professional experience at AppeXtremeS LLC Conga and APTTUS Corporation. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and serves nearly 3,700 advisors with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Michael Conrad is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Antonio, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in healthcare rehabilitation and transportation. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers various programs and educational seminars with a structured, collaborative approach to financial planning.

John Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Randolph Brooks FCU and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. His background includes financial advisory roles at RBFCU. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.