Lorena Mackelvie is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017, following a year at Friedberg Investment Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Derek Ward is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in residential property rental through ownership interests in two real estate entities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to guide non-discretionary investment decisions.

Joshua Garnier Sr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in The Woodlands, TX. He works with wealthy business owners and entrepreneurs, affluent C-Suite senior executives, physicians, and non-profit institutions to develop customized financial strategies that align with their unique needs and goals. He focuses on areas such as corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Joshua holds a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University New Orleans and a Juris Doctorate Degree from South Texas College of Law. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He draws on his extensive knowledge of estate and succession planning, investment management, and wealth management to provide cohesive offerings leveraging the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is involved in professional and community organizations including Suits For Sons, The Houston Club, and the Lakes of Cypress Forest HOA. Joshua participates in community service consistent with the Merrill tradition, dedicating time to volunteer with organizations in his community.

Yarisel Ducharne is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2013. 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.

Miguel Macareno Jr. serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with Merrill clients to understand their current financial situations and to introduce them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His objective is to provide clients with the knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively and select platforms that align with their needs. Miguel holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his High School Diploma from Willis High School and attended Lonestar College without obtaining a degree. His approach focuses on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to help develop strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals.

Cortney Corpus is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Oma Wilson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, Wilson worked at Edward Jones and practiced law at the Law Office of Celeste Blackburn. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, combining proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios.

Jeffery Cheatham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years and has experience with other firms including Texas Bullion Exchange and The Lucas Group. Outside of advising, he is a silent shareholder in Mercury Imports LLC, a premium wine and spirits company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service.

Samuel Pyle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

J Mays is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a real estate LLC that occasionally buys, leases, and sells residential rental properties. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

John Davis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Conroe, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Davis is involved in music as a performer with Tabernacle Music and serves as a minister leading various ceremonies and choir activities at Family Faith Church. He also holds board positions with Tau Kappa Epsilon and Montgomery County MUD No. 145. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Sarah Davis is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. 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 financial planning without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Meredith Graeber is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2026 and previously at Stifel Independent Advisors, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she creates fashion-related video content on YouTube. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Robert Young is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously held roles at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and various operational and research tools.

Nathan Gillmore is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked six years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Young Living Essential Oils, a multi-level marketing business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, supporting clients through advisory programs and a large network of affiliated advisors.

Sandra Guardado is a financial advisor at Osaic with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she manages rental properties. Osaic Wealth, Inc. 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 asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios across various investment types.

Ryan Massey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in construction and has served in the United States Marine Corps since 2002, currently holding the rank of Major in the Individual Ready Reserve. At Edward Jones since 2020, he combines his military background with his financial career. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Karen Abramski is a CFP® with 26 years of experience and has been an advisor at LPL Financial since 2000. She also owns a tax preparation and accounting practice, Karen K. Abramski, P.C. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alan Skidmore is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a member of The PSMC Group at Hughes Landing. He works with business executives, affluent families, and successful business owners, focusing on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance. Alan’s client services include family wealth management, legacy planning, portfolio management, retirement income strategies, and philanthropic planning, among other specialized areas. Alan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). He brings over twenty years of business experience, including executive roles at both public corporations and private venture capital-backed companies. Alan emphasizes disciplined, goal-oriented financial planning and views consistent, compounded returns as key to long-term financial success. Outside of his professional work, Alan’s personal interests include hiking, running, reading, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He values faith and community involvement and has participated in fitness activities such as triathlons with his daughter.

Torie Blakelock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, she worked at Ameriprise Financial and Ernst & Young. She has also been involved with Texas A&M University in various capacities. 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 investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.