Steven Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Katy, TX, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc. for 19 years and Bok Financial Asset Management, Inc. for one year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives and provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Franklin Guanipa Navarro is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Katy, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and previously held roles at Pruco Securities LLC and Everise. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Small Cakes, a bakery cafe in Houston, where he manages business development, financial operations, logistics, accounting, and business analysis. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sofia Guerra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her background includes positions at Fidelity Investments and the University of Houston. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is notable for its roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Ashley Peterson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked for sixteen years within the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. She holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Pamela Mc Leod is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James entities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she donates plasma at BioLife Plasma Services. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a variety of portfolio management styles.

Amy Kohlert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Based in Katy, TX, her practice is part of a large nationwide firm. 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, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Michelle Cohen is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients to develop and implement customized financial plans utilizing Fidelity's technology. She has held this position since 2021. Prior to her current role, Michelle worked at Stavis & Cohen Financial in various capacities from 2015 to 2021, including Financial Advisor, Financial Planner, Client Service Associate, Insurance Coordinator, and Staff Assistant. This experience has contributed to her knowledge in financial planning and client services.

Doreen Collado is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Katy, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at PFSI Investment Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, along with positions in healthcare at St. Lukes Baylor Medical Center and HCA Texas Women's Hospital. Outside of financial advising, she is a partner in CLIENTS CHOICE, LLC, a heating and cooling business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving mainly individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors across more than 1,800 offices.

Kassidy Davis is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates closely with a Vice President Financial Consultant to build trusted client relationships. In this role, she utilizes Fidelity's resources and planning tools to develop and implement strategies tailored to clients' specific needs. Kassidy has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Services Associate, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position in 2024. Her experience spans various aspects of financial services within the firm. Outside of work, Kassidy enjoys attending concerts, participating in family activities, hiking, listening to music, engaging in outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Chad Lemmond is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Richmond, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked for four years at Pacific Builders Inc. He is also the manager of Lemmond Consulting LLC, a consulting business based in Needville, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Hodgeson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, as well as maintaining his own tax preparation and accounting practice since 1982. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a broad range of services to individual and institutional clients nationwide, including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Shannon Scott is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NFM Lending, Hometown Lenders Inc, Homebridge Financial Services Inc, and American Family Insurance agencies. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, implementing tailored investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Jasmine Garrett is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2020. She has built her career on assisting clients through financial planning to help them achieve their long-term goals. Jasmine partners professionally with families, small business owners, and a diverse audience of clients to ensure they have access to financial support and resources. Prior to her current role, Jasmine was a Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2020 and a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2012 to 2014. Her professional experience spans over a decade in financial advisory roles. Outside of her professional work, Jasmine has personal interests that include visiting the beach, enjoying comedy, exploring food, visiting museums, and volunteering.

Lisa Isenhower is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining RBC in 2024. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

William Keel III is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has been with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2008. Keel serves as an adjunct instructor in the Certified Financial Planner graduate program at Rice University. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolio construction, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions.

Emory Guest is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2010. He is also the president and owner of Action Advisors, Inc., which operates the Cinco Ranch Financial insurance agency offering fixed life and health insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Kovar is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sealy, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Brad Pickett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc. for nine years and Equitable Advisors for one year. 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 offers a range of financial planning and investment management services using research models, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Hernan Perez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and AXA Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Orange Theory Fitness and Uber. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver its services.

Jonathan Linker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cerity Partners LLC, Northstar Wealth Management, and a non-financial position at I Fratelli Pizza Houston. He also has academic experience from Texas Tech University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and model portfolio platforms.