Lorraine Allemand is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2000. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of offerings supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

David Cottle III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Eric Boguslawski is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Charles Schwab and has prior experience with Edward Jones and TD Ameritrade Inc. His professional background also includes several years outside the financial sector. 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 related managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

James Graham is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he served as a Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, all within Fidelity Investments. His career progression at Fidelity Investments reflects his continued commitment to providing financial planning and advisory services. James emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, and understanding clients' goals in building effective financial plans. He dedicates time to get to know each client individually and offers personalized planning support to assist them in making informed financial decisions at every stage of their lives. Outside of his professional life, James enjoys boating, golf, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, and traveling.

Nicholas Williams is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he helps clients make sense of their financial lives by understanding their goals and priorities, then developing strategies that connect their money to what matters most to them. He works with clients in areas such as Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Liquidity Management, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, and Retirement Income. Nicholas holds a Juris Doctorate Degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and a Bachelor's Degree from Baylor University. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes trust, clear communication, and building long-term relationships while supporting clients through various financial decisions and transitions. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has personal interests that include baseball, boxing, chess, cooking, hunting, music, reading, soccer, watching movies, and writing.

Brent Banker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates NSRAS, LLC, an administrative business used for tax and accounting purposes. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm’s approach includes detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Jacinto Villa is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Tekplan Solutions, PFS Investments Inc, Primerica Financial Services, and Stanley CSS. He also engages in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies developed by third-party asset managers and supports account custody and trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Inna Bond is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at Primerica Advisors and Bank of America. 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, and institutions.

Richard Maier is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Transamerica Financial Advisors prior to joining Cambridge in 2016. Outside of advising, he works as a licensed realtor and an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Jonathan Blakelock is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Edward Jones, Citigroup Global Markets, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in agricultural activities, including raising goats through a family business in Texas. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing a combination of research-driven strategies and technology tools.

Gary Gross is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on developing wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial situations and goals. He provides access to investment insights from Merrill and lending solutions from Bank of America. Gary holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a high school diploma from Klein Forest High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas.

Nathaniel Maurer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes work at Primerica and service in the United States Marine Corps for over two decades. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its services with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hugo Perez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to define and work towards their financial goals, specializing in retirement planning and investment guidance. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2022 and has held roles including Relationship Manager and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2019 to 2021. Outside of his professional role, Hugo has interests in beach activities, cars, golf, pets, soccer, and tennis.

Lindsey Redding is a financial advisor at Osaic with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Securities America Advisors, PNC Investments, BBVA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, Edward Jones, 1st Global Advisors, and LPL Financial. Redding is also involved in insurance sales through a separate business activity. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, and it supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including third-party manager options.

Kristin Sanders is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and secretary for Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63A and is involved with a family vitamin club through which she earns supplemental income. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Andrew Simms is a financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, Texas, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner and managing member of Woodlands Style House, a home staging and styling consultation business. 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 accounts.

Ryan Martinez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Gordon Menard is a CFP® professional with 50 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held prior roles at USCA Asset Management, Hitherlane Partners, and Merrill. Menard is also an independent insurance agent and operates a sole proprietorship focused on insurance services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organization clients, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through a large network of financial professionals and provides access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Eugene Diamont II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Prudential Equity Group, LLC. 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 operates at a large scale with over $671 billion in assets under management and more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Bladt is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in The Woodlands, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, and California Pizza Kitchen. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering brokerage, custody, and advisory services in an integrated platform that combines non-discretionary advice with access to discretionary separately managed accounts.