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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Outside of advising, he is also active as a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty and works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a broad network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client needs.

Jonathan Blakelock is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and was previously employed at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for ten years. Outside of advising, he is involved in raising goats through one of his business ventures in Texas. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

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 Wealth, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, she worked at Securities America Advisors, PNC Investments, and BBVA in various roles spanning over a decade. She is also involved in insurance sales through Precept Wealth Management. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation tools, risk assessment, and a variety of investment options managed through multiple platforms.

John Dimpel Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James and related entities since 2009 and operates JJD & Associates Inc., his own support company. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Dimpel NDIC LLC, a rental real estate investment company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

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 bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities through a non-discretionary program.

Gordon Menard is a CFP® with 50 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has been with Cambridge since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance agency and owns Synergy Wealth Management as a sole proprietor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

Eugene Diamont II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tomball, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Rogers is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. He has held prior roles within the Wells Fargo organization, including positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Rogers Wealth Management Group LLC in Kingwood, TX. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment options, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Trent Harris II is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2016. He is based in Conroe, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Glenn Presnell Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1979, also working at Bank of America since 2009. 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.

Dane Webb is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and officer at Lifetime Decoys, a business focused on retail and media partnerships. 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 financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Patrick Hynes is currently the Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of leaders, financial advisors, and support associates. His role involves providing clients with education and guidance to help them make more confident financial planning decisions. Patrick has been with Fidelity Investments since 1999, progressing through various roles including Vice President and Branch Leader, Assistant Branch Manager, Vice President and Financial Consultant, Insurance Wholesaler, Financial Consultant, Insurance Specialist, Investments Associate, and Internship-Operations Specialist. This extensive experience within the company spans over two decades and encompasses a broad range of financial services and leadership positions.

Ligia Aguilar Bueso is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked concurrently at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.