Gina Jaimes Castro is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and other institutions. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and managing member of a remodeling and construction company. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Chachere is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Spring, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a mentor for children at Eiland Elementary School through the St. Dunstan's Kids Hope program. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing annual written recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Casey Schurwon is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Dawn Vlier Bush is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined the firm and its affiliates in 2025 and has prior experience at healthcare organizations spanning two decades. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm’s approach includes holistic, goal-based planning on various financial topics, with options to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Lynn Fletcher is a CFP® professional affiliated with Cetera, with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Lynn held roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Provision Brokerage, and Avantax Insurance Agency, among others. In addition to financial advising, Lynn operates a tax preparation and accounting business as a certified public accountant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party strategies.

Gary Price Sr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the PFS™ designation and has 28 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors, as well as co-ownership of Price & Price, CPA since 1985. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party model portfolios under both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Chayden Tibbitts is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Brigham Young University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Azhoun Al Sada is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and Santander Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property in Magnolia, Texas. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals and institutions.

Mark Owens is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Robert Young is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held positions at MMWKM Advisors, Raymond James Financial, Invesco Advisers, and LPL Financial. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Stelly is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2019. He has been part of Fidelity Investments since 2012, holding various roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. In his role, Joseph focuses on building long-term relationships with clients to develop comprehensive financial strategies tailored to their values and evolving needs. His experience spans multiple aspects of financial consulting and investment, allowing him to provide clarity and structure to clients' financial plans and support informed decision-making. Joseph is committed to helping clients focus on their priorities by addressing their financial concerns effectively. Outside of his professional work, Joseph has interests in baseball, football, golf, hiking, and swimming.

Connie Gambatese is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bee Cave, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm serves institutional clients with a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ryan Saravo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and AllianceBernstein. He is based in The Woodlands, TX. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 and a centralized operational structure that supports comprehensive advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Robert Petmecky is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, DKIM Capital, and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Austin Sturrock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Gary Greene Better Homes and Gardens, AstraZeneca, and Vertical Pharmaceuticals. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its advisory services with a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Kelly Babineaux is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, following two years at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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, relying on research and analytics to inform investment decisions.

Tam Tran-Minh is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2018. In this capacity, Tam focuses on helping clients and their families develop strategies aimed at achieving financial independence, utilizing Fidelity's planning resources, technology, and investment options. Tam has been with Fidelity Investments since 2000, holding various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Solutions Consultant, Annuity Sales Representative, Senior Investments Representative, and Investments Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Tam worked as a Financial Advisor at American Express Financial Advisors from 1999 to 2000. Outside of professional commitments, Tam enjoys family activities, fitness, visiting museums, traveling, and volunteering.

Cassandra Richardson is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities. She has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner and partner in a short-term Airbnb rental business in Houston. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment processes.

Robert Fenno is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edelman Financial Engines since 2016, including roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Financial Engines Advisor Center, Llc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Matthew Prucha is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Tres Lomas Ranch LLC, a ranch property in Humble, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across individual and institutional segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.