Rene Ewing is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services, supported by internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Peter Cymbala III is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's Hughes Landing office in The Woodlands. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1998 and has held multiple management positions within the firm. He is a FINRA Registered Principal and focuses on client wealth management and advisory business management. Peter's expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Outside of work, Peter enjoys biking, boating, camping, cooking, hiking, running marathons, spending time with his family, traveling, and woodworking.

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.

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.

Debra Hilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and also serves as Executive Vice President of D. Hilton Associates, a management consulting firm specializing in human resource and compensation consulting for the credit union industry. Hilton is licensed to sell non-variable life insurance and receives commissions for this business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and a wide range of strategic and tactical investment options.

Jared Poullard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and briefly at Chase Investment Services Corp. in 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

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.

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.

Andrew Garay is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Montgomery, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Able's Sporting Inc., Swarovski Optik North America LTD, and Elusive Wildlife Technologies, LP. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally works as a hunting guide and cameraman for hunting shows on the Outdoor/Sportsman Channel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is known for its extensive retail advisor and branch network and provides additional services such as trust company offerings and securities-based lending.

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.

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.

Christopher Jones is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside advisory services, without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

John Gauthier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Chase Investment Services Corp., Wamu Investments, Inc., and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Outside of advising, he sells sports cards on a limited basis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, leveraging a variety of advisory platforms and tools.

Samuel Scheler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Conroe, Texas. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of experience with Edward Jones, following 17 years at Texas Farm Bureau. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in oil and gas royalties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Matthew Sechelski is a financial advisor with OSAIC in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Edward Jones. He is also a wealth manager at Harman Wealth Management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various discretionary and third-party managed strategies.