Iryna Shepeta is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has been with Primerica and its affiliate, PFS Investments Inc., since 2025. Prior to her advisory roles, she was self-employed from 2015 to 2017 and did not work in the industry from 2017 to 2025. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and offers a range of investment models, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Michael Sonnier is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America since 2002. Sonnier serves on the advisory board of PragerU, a media organization providing free educational content promoting American values. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Adalberto Cuevas is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' evolving financial needs. Leveraging insights from Merrill and the comprehensive banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, he aims to help clients pursue their financial goals. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Adalberto brings a deep understanding of wealth management. He was born in Mexico, grew up in Chicago from the age of eight, and has lived in San Antonio for more than 20 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Mary's University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Adalberto is bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English. Committed to community involvement, Adalberto follows the Merrill tradition of participating in local organizations through volunteer work. His professional philosophy centers on building strong, accessible relationships with clients to assist them in making important financial decisions.

Annabelle Watson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Recognos Financial. Watson is also involved with Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage her practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored planning through a centralized consulting team.

Timothy Montfort is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009 and is also the owner and CEO of Hill Country Woodshop, a woodworking business he founded in 2018. 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, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Alan Imes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020, including time at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Prior to that, he was employed at USAA in various financial planning and investment management roles. 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, using multi-asset model portfolios, due diligence on alternative investments, and a centralized operational structure serving a large client base.

Marissa Carabajal is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill for 26 years. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Friesen Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for St. David’s Episcopal School in San Antonio, focusing on finance and budgeting. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs combining in-house and third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Joshua Galindo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in San Antonio, TX, holding the Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was affiliated with Texas Cavaliers and has experience working in education within the Alamo Heights School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Brian West is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, previously working at Rackspace Technology and Apple. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and a collaborative annual planning process.

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® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX. His prior experience includes over a decade at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Financial Planning Services, followed by roles at USAA Investment Management Company. Since 2020, he has been with Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering non-discretionary investment guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure and scale support a wide client base with centralized supervisory and custody services.

Jacob Askari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones, Charles Schwab, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and multiple positions within J.P. Morgan entities. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with daily activities for his father through a personal caregiving arrangement. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s advisory services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis with a focus on approved funds and strategies.

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 Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in San Antonio, TX, and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes self-employment in childcare and roles at Texas A&M University and Palo Alto College. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers a range of advisory models and ERISA fiduciary services, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Nicholas La Barbera is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in cattle farming, raising cattle and selling calves. 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 approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Robert Martin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his financial career, he participates periodically with the Page Parkes Center of Modeling & Acting, assisting with auditions for commercials and print ads. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

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.