Jennifer Schaefer is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013, with prior experience at Capital Advisors dating back to 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an independent insurance agent and serves as president of Capital Advisors. 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, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options.

Caleb Medley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Georgetown, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Edward Jones, LPL Financial, and Securities America Advisors before joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a residential exterior cleaning service. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG framework. The firm’s advisory services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Lance Fricke is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2018. In his current role, he assists clients in developing, executing, and maintaining comprehensive financial plans tailored to their long-term financial goals. Lance has held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Licensed Financial Representative, Client Experience Advocate, and Financial Services Representative. This progression reflects his broad experience within the financial services industry. Outside of his professional work, Lance has interests that include camping, comedy, fishing, football, music, and soccer.

Hunter Mendiola is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at the Law Office of Allen and Weaver and the Law Office of Antoinette Bone. He also has experience as a chef and spent several years in full-time education. 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 advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, employing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Michelle Garcia is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at various Charles Schwab entities since 2012, including Schwab Retirement Plan Services and multiple Schwab Trust and Bank affiliates. 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 operates a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Daniel Guevara is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he owned a collectibles resale business and worked as a store associate at a bakery. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe.

Kirby Marik is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Austin, TX. Marik has recently transitioned into financial advisory work, joining Ameriprise in 2026 after a diverse background including roles in fitness, education, and retail. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sean Mathis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Leander, TX, with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Southwest Systems, OneAmerica Securities, and American United Life. Outside of finance, he is a franchise owner of Camp Gladiator, an outdoor fitness business focused on health improvement and weight loss. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Nathan Robnett is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Avantax and Woodbury Financial Services. Robnett is also the owner of Robnett CPAs, a certified public accounting firm providing tax and accounting services, and Robnett Financial, LLC, where he serves as a financial advisor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors nationwide and manages more than $256 billion in assets. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment strategies and serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts.

Nicole Walters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a stylist selling nail polish strips through ColorStreet Nails. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Emma Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has been in the industry since 2026, with prior experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Helal is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 1993. He works closely with clients to develop financial plans, utilizing his extensive experience and the firm's resources to assist with asset protection, income generation, growth, and wealth transfer strategies for future generations. Michael has held various roles within Fidelity Investments, including Financial Planning Consultant from 2000 to 2009, Manager from 1998 to 2000, Senior Trader from 1996 to 1998, Risk Exposure Group Representative from 1994 to 1996, and Customer Service-Trading Representative from 1993 to 1994. This breadth of experience provides him with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and client needs. Outside of his professional work, Michael's interests include cooking and baking, fitness, football, gardening, painting, and caring for pets.

Laura Villota Stella is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Round Rock, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors and Crossroads Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she is the owner of a small crafts business. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes a range of model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Alexander Ball is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Ball, Jones, Gowan Inc. He also serves as an independent contractor financial advisor with Ball Jones Gowen, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Devin Loughlin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2015. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked briefly at Cox Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as trustee and executor for a family trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Dana Bives is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Dana co-owns Triple Rein, LLC, a business involved in training, buying, selling, and showing horses in the hunter/jumper/equitation and reining horse show industries, which she operates with her daughters. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Jorge Cepeda is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Robinhood Financial and Charles Schwab. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors, delivering services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Patrick Thorp is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Kershner Trading Group and Murph T Holdings LLC. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.

Sean Yoder is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at College Tutors and Texas Bank, as well as support activities through Pathsage LLC, where he assists with client service and trade execution. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sam Quach is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to build, implement, and maintain tailored financial plans that address both current and future needs, including those of their families. Sam has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through several positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Financial Consultant before assuming his current role in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Brokerage Services Associate at Charles Schwab from 2017 to 2019. Outside of his professional work, Sam has interests in food, football, movies, pets, and traveling.