Stephen Spears is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and was previously with Frost Brokerage Services, Inc. and Frost National Bank. He is based in San Antonio, TX. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adriana Sferle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

David Chapman is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. in addition to his tenure at Charles Schwab since 2020. 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 and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment placement process.

Antonio Salgado is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, focusing on providing financial strategies for individuals, families, and businesses by understanding their financial objectives. Antonio's approach involves a disciplined process that begins with understanding each client's specific needs and priorities. He has experience in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing. Antonio holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, along with Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, and holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Management from the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University. Antonio is an Army veteran originally from Orange County, California, now residing in New Braunfels, Texas with his wife Sasha and their two children. He is active in his community through organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and the San Antonio Food Bank.

Misty Jones is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she was self-employed in childcare for four years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Nicholas La Barbera is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in cattle farming and raises cattle for sale. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and fiduciary advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, he participates in the Page Parkes Center of Modeling & Acting, assisting with auditions for commercials and print ads. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Glenn Welch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Clifton Barnes is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. in San Antonio, TX, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and operates C.R. Barnes Wealth Management, providing financial advising services. Barnes is also involved in an accounting and tax practice through Monte R. Barnes FTC Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services utilizing firm-provided asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and a variety of investment products and third-party managed accounts.

Timothy Escobar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Escobar also serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and is a board member of a flying club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered 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 uses structured planning tools and market estimates to assist its clients.

Valerie Boggs is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Joseph Cortez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. With over eight years of experience, Joseph provides clients with first-class financial services and expertise. He works closely with families to help them achieve important financial goals. Joseph holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, he has interests in baseball, basketball, fishing, and football.

David Ballard is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes nearly three decades at Waddell & Reed, Inc., and involvement with Trinity Baptist Church in various capacities for over a decade. He is also associated with The Lighthouse Team, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Cynthia Vail is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she previously owned a travel business from 2007 to 2011. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap-fee structure as part of its investment approach.

Javier Perez Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual Investors Services, he worked with MassMutual Insurance Company and has been the founder of Seven Ages Media, a media consulting and production company, since 2018. His media work includes enhancing social media strategies and producing and editing content. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning processes.

Christopher Saunders is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as with Citigroup Global Markets since 1998. Saunders serves as vice president of the Chi Delta Tau Foundation, where he supports scholarships for Trinity University students and contributes to the endowment investment policy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and offers a range of investment products and services, including wrap programs and relationships with investment companies and private funds.

Jimmy Hoyt is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church Ministries and has occasionally presided over wedding ceremonies without compensation. 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 and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and extensive research, delivering services at a large scale with integrated operational capabilities.

Michael Perrine is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and USAA Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he provides freelance data analyst services as an independent contractor. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Fredy Tun Cifuentes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Merrill. His work history includes roles at Broadway Wealth Solutions, JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he owns and manages two landscaping and fence service businesses in New Mexico and Texas. Merrill provides managed account services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform.

Ronald Kern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morganstanleysmithbarney since 2010. Kern is involved in managing a family limited partnership that holds investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.