Tijinekia Telford is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles with The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Farmers Insurance Group. She is involved in commercial insurance sales through her own agency and plans to start notary services in 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, alongside a notable role in insurance and non-securities services.

John Sawyer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Joseph Canlas is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrea Armstrong is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Armstrong worked at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies through a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Briana Prucha is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2016, with prior experience at Jackson Avenue Center, Indigos, and Neal Hamil. 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 strategies supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ted Lukeman is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and MetLife Investment Fund Services LLC. He also operates a sole proprietorship offering major medical and life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach with a variety of advisory programs and third-party manager options, supported by a large, multi-advisor platform.

Kara Averitt is a financial advisor with Merrill based in The Woodlands, TX. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2012, including seven years under its affiliation with Bank of America. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Davis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and also works as an athletic trainer providing coverage for sporting events in the north Houston area. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in education with Magnolia ISD and Conroe ISD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Cassie Lopez is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and model strategies.

Mark Hemann is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Spring, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Hemann serves as a board member and treasurer for the Northampton Municipal Utility District and co-manages a family-owned ranch property. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across various planning areas without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” while keeping these services separate.

Parker Westover is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Parker progressed through several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager (2025-2026), Financial Representative (2024-2025), and Customer Relationship Advocate (2023-2024). Parker began their career as a Wealth Management Intern at Merrill Financial Associates from 2021 to 2023. Parker believes that effective financial plans start with building meaningful relationships. By understanding each client's goals, values, and aspirations, Parker provides personalized guidance and ongoing support to help clients navigate life's changes with confidence. Outside of their professional work, Parker enjoys spending time at the beach and playing golf.

John Gutfranski is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2021. His prior experience includes six years at VOYA Financial Advisors. He serves as a director on a local utility district board overseeing water management operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors and serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and advisory services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Pablo Gomez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Richard Saldana is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. for six years. He is also Vice President of Woodforest Wealth, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Tyler Henry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at the University of Texas and held a leadership role as Chef's Lead Assistant with Zeta Tau Alpha, where he helped manage other servers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jordan King is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Fifth Third Bank, Lyft, Uber, and served in the United States Army and Military Reserve. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several real estate holding companies as an owner and partner. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader regulatory registrations and affiliations.

Will Landes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2007, including a two-year tenure at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a structured alternative investments platform.

Lauren Esposito is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a voice actor operating a sole proprietorship. 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 supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Steven Spurling is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously with firms including Columbia Management Investment Distributors Inc and MML Distributors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jonathan Murdock is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Woodforest National Bank. He is also associated with Woodforest Advisors, a corporate RIA branch operating under a DBA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.