Joseph Gillespie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 13 years. Gillespie also works as an insurance agent. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Hayden Smith is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management specializing in college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He focuses on assisting Texas families in developing comprehensive retirement plans. Originally from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, Hayden has a background that includes six years of experience in the Medicare industry working on behalf of Aetna. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History and Political Philosophy from Hillsdale College and a Master's degree in Politics from the University of Dallas. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Hayden enjoys camping, football, hiking, reading, and traveling. He has a personal philosophy centered on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families, developing strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Michael Tejeda is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation, as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at USAA in various financial planning and investment management roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a deacon and assistant treasurer at Kingsborough Ridge Baptist Church in San Antonio, where he is involved in finance committee activities and teaches bible studies. Charles Schwab 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, delivering investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and offering access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Yuhui Chang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Chang worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. Chang is also affiliated with The Institute of Management Accountants. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Miles Miller is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Southside Bank, BBVA Securities Inc., and Strategic Financial Concepts. Outside of his advisory role, Miller owns a sole proprietorship managing oil and gas royalties and is involved in livestock production through a family ranch business. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jaxson Busch is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, he worked at Panda Express and has engaged in sales roles outside the financial sector, including selling home security and automation products as well as satellite TV. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supported by institutional custodians.

Matthew Webber is a CFP® professional at Charles Schwab with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020 and previously held positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. in various advisory and financial planning roles. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Jennifer Villarreal is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at GWN Securities Inc. for nine years before joining Cambridge in 2024. Villarreal is also involved as an agent with Sequel Financial Group and serves as an advisory representative of an RIA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Michael Mireles is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, Northwestern Mutual, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Coconut Charlies Vacation Rentals LLC, a business managing rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services through a select group of Wealth Advisors alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kyle English is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Enterprise Holdings for 13 years. He also serves as Assistant Vice President and Director at Miralomas Municipal Utility District in Austin, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Gonzales is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, including longstanding roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and 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 modeling techniques.

Shaju Alexander is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 19 years before joining OSAIC. Outside of advisory services, he is engaged in the sales and service of fixed life, health, and disability insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and diversified portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Ruben Solis Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at USAA Bank from 2017 to 2024 and at USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning advice and written Recommendation Reports focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Leslie Irizarry is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Leslie worked at JPMorgan securities LLC and JP Morgan. Outside of advising, Leslie operates as a notary signing agent and has experience working with Uber in a customer service role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Byron Armstrong is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Castroville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. In addition to advisory work, Armstrong receives non-investment related compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products and loan services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail client portfolio management rather than institutional or pension plans.

John Carrillo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works alongside a team with extensive investment experience to develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals. John specializes in areas including family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, liquidity management, and tax minimization. John grew up in Laredo, Texas, and pursued his education with a focus on business and investments. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's degree, ranking in the top 1.5% of his college as a Distinguished Business Student and serving as a Senior Analyst in the university’s Investment Society. Early in his career, John gained experience through various roles involving cash flow modeling, discrepancy analysis, and CFO office functions. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, John enjoys adventure sports, fishing, football, hunting, music, running, swimming, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He is also involved in professional development and mentorship through organizations such as the Next Level Leadership Program, Local AGN, and FADP/ADP Mentor.

Alan Gonzalez is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX. His prior roles include positions at CapFinancial Partners LLC (CAPTRUST), Sendero Wealth Management, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of advising, he has been involved with Lending Strategy Advisors in a business development capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning using firm-approved tools and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Everett Collins is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2026, he spent 26 years at Raymond James & Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board for St. Luke's Episcopal School, overseeing adherence to investment guidelines for the school's endowment fund. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, alongside services such as financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Betty Cervantes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1999. 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 nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Miguel Salazar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, with five years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage from 2015 to 2019. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured processes and proprietary modeling tools.