Nicole Ponthieux is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan banking and broker-dealer organization and offers non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Laurie Miller is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in The Woodlands, TX, bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lana Mavor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. She attended Southern Methodist University and North Carolina State University before beginning her career in financial services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Maryam Maadan is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica since 2017 and has held positions at Ensemble Health Partners and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Outside of financial advising, Maadan is an author of multiple romance novels published and marketed on Amazon.com through her publishing company, Suntrust Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm delivers advisory services using model-based investment strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides trade execution and custody support through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Greg Hassett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Cain Cunningham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through Ronin Services LLC and provides consulting services related to automobile purchases. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering customized recommendation reports that incorporate research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Adan Montoya is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding clients through complex financial landscapes, focusing on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and women and wealth. Adan brings extensive expertise to his role, supporting entrepreneurs, multinational families, and individuals with tailored wealth management plans. His approach emphasizes comprehensive financial planning to empower clients in achieving their life goals. He holds several professional certifications, including the Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) designation from the Exit Planning Institute, the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), and Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA) designations from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Adan engages in personal interests such as cooking, hiking, reading, traveling, writing, and yoga. He is involved in community activities, including service on the Southeast Alumni Council of his alma mater, Lafayette College.

Jenna Cedillo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2016 and is also a partner in Gemini Properties, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jacqueline Rivera is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and BBVA Securities. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Robert Hayes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1998 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Chad Devens is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tomball, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a team representative for the Northpointe Shockwaves Swim Team, acting as a liaison between coaches, parents, and the board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds. The firm supports over 23,000 advisors nationally and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Michael Marks is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial in Houston, TX. His prior work includes nine years with JPMorgan Securities LLC and a role at Alliant Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Shaelyn Dobson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at SagePoint Financial since 2010. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing various portfolio construction tools and providing access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Cara Lennon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2007 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thanh Nguyen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, Nguyen worked at Eagle Strategies, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, Nguyen is a member of Nguyen Sisters Investments, LLC, a commercial real estate holding company, and supports her husband’s skincare business by attending industry conventions. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Karine Andriassyan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Bank VTB. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Goodwin is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of advisory work, Goodwin is a part-owner of Sterling Wealth Advisors and volunteers as a coach for Second Saturday in The Woodlands, TX. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides multiple portfolio management options and proprietary model strategies, with a focus on tailored investment approaches and institutional-level support for advisors.

Steve Livlanich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Humble, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement plans through a centralized consulting team.

Wendy Allen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. She is currently an acting executor for her late mother's estate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients, utilizing tailored non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

Samuel Dawson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at PwC and Mercer. Outside of his advisory role, he assists his spouse with events related to Rack N Roll Mahjong LLC, handling occasional income-related tasks. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.