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.

Angela Melchor is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at PNC Investments, BBVA Wealth Solutions, and Compass Bank. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning through written reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Shaju Alexander is a financial advisor at OSAIC based in San Antonio, TX, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 19 years and PRUCO Securities, LLC for 8 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent specializing in the sales and service of fixed life, health, and disability insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a comprehensive range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various investment strategies and third-party manager options.

Carlos Cortez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at USAA Investment Management Company for 24 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2018, with brief roles at Victory Capital Management and Victory Capital Services in 2021. Outside of his advisory activities, he owns and manages real estate properties. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated custody, brokerage, and investment services.

Clarice Schmidt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2009 and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning covering a broad range of topics, with clients able to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Ruben Solis Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at USAA Bank and USAA Financial Planning Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income 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.

Shelly Rolf is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Ameriprise, CapFinancial Securities LLC, CapFinancial Partners LLC (CAPTRUST), and CUNA Mutual Group. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for clients typically holding at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Alan Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CapFinancial Securities LLC, Sendero Wealth Management, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board for Lending Strategy Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

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.

Shari White is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2020. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Blonkvist is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Blonkvist holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary tools and investment research.

Danielle Thompkins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Marion, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc and Randolph Brooks FCU, where she also served as a financial advisor outside of her Ameriprise role. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations.

Jason Martinez is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Cetera since 2019, following a seven-year tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Texas Legacy Planners PLLC, an insurance agency specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Lauryn Donnelly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Capital Group/American Funds and Centennial Bank. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.