Thomas Simutis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invesco and has held various roles at The University of Alabama. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jamal Fontenot is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Fidelity, Corebridge Financial, Valic Financial Advisors, and AIG. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in EverybodyWins LLC, a holding company for investment property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Angel Macias is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo and E*TRADE. Macias is based in Winter Garden, Florida. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and deliver model strategies.

Charles Fowler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at CSE W-Industries, Inc. for five years and Weatherford for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner in a residential rental management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Javier Villacreses is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Andrew Kirwin is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. Kirwin receives residual income from insurance commissions related to prior business placements. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product offerings.

Kristina Reyes is a financial advisor at Stifel with 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she provides childcare services during church events at Faithbridge in Spring, Texas. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that guides asset allocation and financial planning.

Hernaldo Rivera Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Linscomb & Williams, Yorktown Management and Research Co., Inc., and Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Rivera is also a financial advisor at WR Anderson & Co., a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Erin Hosford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 2 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked at Navy Federal Credit Union for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

Ryan Ward is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation. He has experience as a realtor and worked in real estate at Security American Realty for 13 years before joining Fidelity in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Darren Bobley is a CFP® professional affiliated with Ameriprise who has 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Woodforest Financial Services, and he has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2020. Outside of advisory work, he holds a passive ownership stake in Ocrulus Inc., a company founded by a family member. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning through a collaborative, research-driven approach.

Tiffany Horne is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Tiffany's background also includes roles in academic institutions and athletic clubs. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Philip Barrington is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Apple, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Natalia Torres Decarlo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and manager of TopNotch NTD Properties LLC, a real estate business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Lori Parr is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in The Woodlands, TX. Outside of her advisory role, she is Vice President of Circle P Country LLC, a family-owned property business in Conroe, TX. 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 solutions. The firm is notable for its large network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated capabilities including trust services, mutual funds, and securities-based lending.

Thomas Daniels is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2021 and had previous self-employed roles as well as a prior Ameriprise Financial position in 2017. Outside of finance, Daniels is involved in music as a guitar instructor and performer, recording and playing under various stage names. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice that integrate investment research with tax-aware withdrawal strategies, focusing on dependable income sources for clients nearing or in retirement.

Brandon Goeke is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cypress, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in ranch work related to cattle sales and serves as a spiritual director, providing confidential spiritual guidance grounded in biblical principles. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and planning across a wide range of financial topics, with options to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Marc Flamer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He works collaboratively with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans, utilizing the expertise of his team and the resources available at Fidelity. Prior to his current role, Marc served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, a Relationship Manager at Fidelity from 2020 to 2021, and a Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors from 2017 to 2020. Throughout his career, Marc has focused on providing valuable financial planning experiences to his clients. His approach involves leveraging team knowledge and company resources to tailor financial strategies that meet individual client needs. Outside of his professional work, Marc has interests in cars and football.

Stephen Hohl is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tomball, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Tomball Hospital Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Jon Henderson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 1979, including over four decades at MML Investors Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a structured planning process that emphasizes collaborative client relationships and goal analysis.