Eric Winkler is a financial advisor at Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2009. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Thaddeus Moore is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Client Management Representative, Retirement Solutions Representative, Workplace Guidance Consultant, and 401k Customer Service Representative. In his capacity as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional, Moore partners with clients to develop comprehensive wealth plans that address short, intermediate, and long-term financial goals. His extensive experience within Fidelity Investments encompasses client management, retirement solutions, and investment consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Moore enjoys football, golf, hiking, photography, spending time with his pets, and parenthood.

Cindy Ough is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1993, including her current affiliation with Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Paul Hammersmith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing dating back to 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of PHLH LLC, a financial practice based in Shenandoah, TX. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce. Advisors use firm research and planning tools to create tailored recommendations, with clients retaining discretion over implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Manuel Elvir III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63, 65, and 66. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual of America Securities LLC and Mutual of America Life Insurance Company. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Manuel works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Nixon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in The Woodlands, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience, including 13 years with Raymond James & Associates. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and firm-supported research.

Jonathan Zodin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2004 and plays a key role in client communication and business development for the team. Jonathan primarily focuses on developing initial financial plans that serve as blueprints to guide clients through their financial goals. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jonathan earned a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Texas at Austin. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income.

Bryan Dellinger is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Primerica Advisors. Dellinger serves as a non-public arbitrator for FINRA, participating in dispute resolution within the securities industry. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various topics and integrates these plans with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping services separate.

Ronald Folwell Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at firms including Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, United Capital Financial Advisors, and Cetera Advisor Networks, LLC. His practice is based in The Woodlands, TX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting programs.

Shane Bueno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005 and previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Morgan Murdock is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Edward Jones and Coastline Wealth Group. Morgan is also affiliated with Woodforest Financial Services and Woodforest Wealth Strategies in The Woodlands, TX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kevin Schillaci is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Kevin holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his education with a High School Diploma/GED from Houston Community College.

Nabat Mahmudova is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Neoair, and New York Life Insurance Company, as well as academic positions at Izmir University of Economics and City University of New York. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chadwick Lee is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Johnathan Lyon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Woodlands Wealth Builders. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Diana Weaver is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked for 10 years. She is based in Crosby, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jerry Cutaia Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 17 years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Shepherd's Border Collies and Schnauzers, a business based in Shepherd, Texas. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional advisory platforms.

Clayton Dean is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. He has previously been affiliated with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and has an educational background including studies at Texas A&M University, Angelo State University, and the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Outside of advising, he has experience with Central Texas Gasket & Polymer Co. Inc. Ameriprise specializes in retirement-income planning services for clients generally holding at least $1 million in net investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, tax-smart income strategies supported by algorithmic modeling and research.

Kyle Sadler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Sadler is an author of several publications including the Amazon best-seller "I'm Retire, Now What? 101 Adventures After Retirement" and serves on the board of directors for Family Promise of Lake Houston, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with financial planning, managed accounts, and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Ismael Vazquez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Direct Discount Display. Merrill 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.