Ross Dowling is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James in 2018. He also serves as a trustee for a family investment entity in Houston. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized advisory services.

Nathaniel Funk is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked for eight years in the Georgetown Independent School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Marjorie Johnson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2020 and previously spent 14 years at First Allied Securities, Inc. Johnson serves as an executor of a trust and volunteers with the International Waterlily Collection nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Andrew Marcus serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Austin, Texas. In this role, he focuses on comprehensive wealth management, helping clients make confident, long-term financial decisions. His expertise encompasses managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Marcus employs a disciplined, client-first approach, combining strategic insight with personalized guidance to develop customized strategies and deliver trusted, relationship-driven advice. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Greenhill and attendance at the University of Texas System, with no degree conferred. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Dilnawaz Gazdar is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Valic Investment Services Company, and The Variable Annuity Marketing Company. Gazdar also acts in a fiduciary capacity for a family estate. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Gabriela Marquez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked in the restaurant and food truck industry and has been involved with local educational institutions. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory models and uses third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored programs to implement client solutions.

Chantell Gonzales is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Austin, TX, bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and also works as a personal trainer at a fitness center, teaching early morning Boot Camp and Spin classes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, known for its extensive advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Tomasa Martinez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, she worked at BNI Global, Woodstock School District 200, and BNI Marketing, LLC. Martinez is involved in volunteer work as a secretary for a religious organization and as a chaplain conducting Bible study for incarcerated women. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Edward Cruz Medrano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2019, including time at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2025. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Manpower, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, combining broad multi-asset model portfolios with a formalized alternative investment selection process and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Brent Hagen is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in a construction business focused on waterproofing and a property and casualty insurance agency. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across a wide range of investment products.

Kevin Corrigan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently associated with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Lakeway, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Michael Connolly is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2010. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Ruchitaben Patel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pflugerville, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, Patel worked at Commerce Bank and has academic experience at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Russell Zapalac is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director on the Woodlawn Place Condos HOA board, where he participates in decisions regarding capital improvements and maintenance. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service arrangements.

James Lane is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2013, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2022. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with comprehensive custody and financial planning services.

Blake Kossl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Iowa State University and Sukup Manufacturing Co. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Maxwell Ruthart is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Innovation of Peace and Development and the University of Texas at Austin. He has been involved with Camp Walden for five years. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of program models, including third-party managers and fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Benjamin Westerterp is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held previous roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Westerterp also owns a tax preparation business serving individuals and businesses and is involved in health insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Derek Norsworthy is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at Mindlance, WT Enterprise Center, Small Business Development Center, Cava, TJ Maxx, and Wayback Burgers. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

John Martin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Austin, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he holds a majority ownership in 3819 Southway LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.