Nathan Owens is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Britt Smith. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with an ESG eligibility framework to develop model asset allocations.

Alexis Medellin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Valerie In is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process includes centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, with an emphasis on eligible strategies and an ESG eligibility framework.

Cristobal Moreno is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique goals and circumstances. Moreno's expertise includes college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Baylor University. Outside of his professional role, Moreno enjoys various sports such as baseball, basketball, chess, football, pickleball, running, soccer, tennis, as well as spending time with his family and watching movies.

Eric Jackson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has a longer tenure with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Jackson is involved in music production and audio services through his ownership of New Jeru Music and AUD Music, and also works as a mystery shopper. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages significant assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, incorporating research and analytics alongside diversified portfolio principles.

William Hawker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenures at Merrill from 1998 to 2008 and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2026. He also owns and operates Hawker Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory offerings with banking, lending, and trustee services through a network of financial advisors.

Daniel Cantu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding the Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, totaling over 15 years in the financial sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s market analyses.

David Hills is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bessemer Trust, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Chase Investment Services Corp. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and leveraging broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Ethan Sonnier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2021. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry, including a role at Juicy Crawfish. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Barry Smith III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill since 2018 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at the University of Houston from 2015 to 2018. Merrill, alongside 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rebecca Bollich is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2026. Outside her advisory role, she has been involved with Tulane University’s Department of Campus Recreation and previously with the Rothko Chapel. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and both quantitative and qualitative research.

Jonathan Wilder is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Assistant Operations Officer in the United States Army Reserves, assisting with planning operations for a unit of approximately 55 personnel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Nelson is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In this role, he partners with local individuals and their families to develop and implement comprehensive financial plans tailored to their unique circumstances and goals. Prior to this, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Matthew's professional experience includes positions at Wells Fargo as a Premier Banker from 2018 to 2021, and at JP Morgan Chase where he held the roles of Branch Manager, V.P. from 2015 to 2016 and Relationship Banker from 2011 to 2015. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Najera Rogers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Jackson National Life Insurance Company and Fisk University. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a branding company called Boss Brands Consulting. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include structured financial planning tools and diverse investment programs.

Pete Nguyen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party management teams.

George Devassal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. He is based in Houston, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and specialized planning groups.

Lester Saathoff is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. prior to that. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Jonathan Al Sahli is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities and is a partner in a family residential remodeling business. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Gregory Lamm is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Webster, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation business, Gregory A Lamm, PC, based in San Antonio, TX. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Lauren Paine is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, Texas. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Avalon Wealth Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.