Miguel Zorrilla is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Southwestern University, where he is involved with the Fiscal Affairs, Student Affairs, and Investment Committees and currently chairs the Fiscal Affairs Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Jay Laflair is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his financial advisory work, he owns and operates a batting cage where he provides baseball lessons to children on weekends. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and utilizes structured discovery processes and firm‑approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Otto Gindler is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Cetera and concurrently works as a Senior Tax Accountant at Gindler, Chappell, Morrison & Company. He also serves as Treasurer and Executive Committee Member for the nonprofit Austin Sunshine Camps. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and diverse investment solutions.

Mark Thannisch is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and totaling 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CEO of HCT Cattle Company, an agricultural business. 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 broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research.

Laura Mitchell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she manages Your My Boy Blue LLC, where she coordinates client events and handles various operational and administrative tasks. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to tailor retirement income plans, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Michael Truss is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Cedar Park, TX, and has one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at Laurie's Cafe and was involved with Milwood Baptist Church and Christ Chapel Bible Church. 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 manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of advisors and branches.

Rachel Jensen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Jensen serves as a director of Spearfish Investments, Inc., a corporation associated with the Office Evolution franchise in which her spouse is president. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Ryan O’Hare is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SThree and as an independent contractor, along with various positions at educational institutions and in retail. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Fernanda Quinete Vezina is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for six years before joining Wells Fargo in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she owns UVAIA CO, a social media and lifestyle shipping service based in Austin, TX. 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 employs a large network of advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Travis Cloud is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He is also associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities Inc. In addition to advising, he is involved in outside insurance sales with Davidson Camp Insurance Services, where he receives commissions for referring group insurance business. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations as part of ongoing client relationships.

Carlton Orange is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Austin, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and Texas Capital Bank. Outside of financial advising, he owns a media production company focused on photography and video editing and works part-time as a valet attendant. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Kimberly Griffin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2016. Outside of advisory work, she manages the operations of Pathsage LLC as Practice Manager. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large institutional firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Horton is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Diana Shields is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously served on the Travis Appraisal Review Board. Outside of advising, she is a co-owner of an investment LLC involved in rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Howard Brandell is a CFP® professional affiliated with Primerica Advisors in Austin, TX, with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2013 and has prior experience at First Care Health Plans and Randall's. In addition to financial advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

James Palmer III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Austin, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an expert witness and provides financial plan production services to Ameriprise advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate customized recommendation reports delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Olsen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and BNY Mellon. 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 advice and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Sang Lee is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Sang works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop personalized strategies to address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. His areas of focus include general investing, retirement planning, and contingency savings, providing comprehensive financial guidance tailored to individual needs. Sang holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Houston System. He also holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his expertise in investment advising. Sang serves as a resource by offering ongoing advice and coordinating access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions as appropriate. His professional approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families, enabling the creation of strategies that align with their financial goals. Sang emphasizes building a collaborative relationship to address clients' concerns and questions throughout changing circumstances.

Kyle Fernandez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Borderlands Brewing Company and Mission Steel. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Rhonda Maywald is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. She has held her current role at Edward Jones since 2007 and holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm 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.