Hector Elizondo Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. His other business activities include involvement in various insurance businesses. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models and tools tailored to client risk profiles and investment needs.

Ryan Manalili is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, Manalili had periods of full-time education and worked briefly at Strawberry Farms Golf Club and DoorDash. Charles Schwab 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 discretionary separately managed accounts managed by an affiliate and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Randall Mceachern is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012 and holds a Series 63 designation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Lorik Heilman is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked with Mobile Loaves and Fishes. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jennifer Sugden is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Merrill, with recent experience at University Federal Credit Union. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christian Arroyo is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and various positions in the sports and hospitality sectors. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients with integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using firm-designed asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage a diversified set of investments.

David Wirt is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Round Rock, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, with prior experience at VALIC Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to deliver customized, non-discretionary advice.

Carolina Ospina is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Justin Rodriguez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized financial solutions to high net-worth individuals and their families. He focuses on connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Justin applies a client-defined, goals-based approach that emphasizes transparency, frequent communication, and high customer service standards. With over ten years of experience, Justin's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and business succession planning. He and his team provide detailed guidance on retirement planning for individuals and business owners, estate planning, risk management, cash flow analysis, and credit liabilities. Justin holds a Bachelor's degree from Texas State University System and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Personal Investment Advisor. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and children, long-distance running, golf, and being a father.

Justin Montandon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Montandon Cattle Co., a cattle and livestock business, and is involved in operations management at Montandon And Associates. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, delivering customized, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Joseph Fisher is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and AXA Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is also a content creator in the gaming space as a Twitch streamer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors.

Kyle West is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He partners with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans tailored to their personal needs. Kyle focuses on identifying both short-term and long-term goals to build and improve financial plans, maintaining ongoing communication throughout the process. Kyle has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Retirement Solutions Representative, and High Net Worth Associate. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting his work with clients. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kyle has interests in food, golf, movies, and traveling.

Bruce Bessner is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent nine years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance council advisory board for St. John Vianney Church, is a board member and treasurer of the Central Texas Community Foundation, and participates on the board of Rock, a nonprofit focused on equine-assisted therapy. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a wide network of advisers and offers integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Gabriel Loehr is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Equitable Advisors and Dell Technologies EMC. Outside of advisory work, he has also worked as an independent contractor for DoorDash. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios based on long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Carissa Mc Clintock is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2015 and currently works at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with due diligence on alternative investments and centralized operational support.

Shahram Khorram is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley throughout his career. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Grace Freund is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Austin, TX, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, she worked at The Walt Disney Company and has experience in catering and retail markets. She studied and worked at Purdue University for five years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of strategic and tactical investment options supported by technology tools.

Nicholas Vandermolen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC and Henderson Selections LLC. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC unit, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

William Chism is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Round Rock, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with Chase Bank since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Marcus Geisler is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2017 and previously worked at Pappadeaux from 2014 to 2017. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm operates a distinctive model combining primarily non-discretionary advice with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and a broad alternative investments platform.