Samuel Ayers is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on connecting clients to the people, plans, and processes that align with their unique ambitions and financial goals. Ayers specializes in helping clients plan for significant life events, such as funding their children’s educations, preparing for retirement, and managing potential healthcare costs. He works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies aimed at achieving long-term family objectives, emphasizing simplicity and transparency throughout the wealth planning process. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. As a Merrill advisor, his approach centers on integrating all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them.

Courtney Folkerts is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services, Crossmark Global Investments, and Invesco Distributors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Duc Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Fidelity Investments, and Frost Brokerage Services Inc. Outside of financial services, he is a co-owner of BYD Group LLC, a family arcade business in Houston. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Andrew Graham is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Katy, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2019 and is also active as a Twitch Affiliate since 2022. 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 supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Russell Elmore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ftb Advisors, Inc. and First Tennessee Brokerage, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Annie Ramirez is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Annie worked as a Financial Sales Advisor at BBVA Compass and as an Advisor at First Investors Corporation. With over 16 years of experience in financial services, Annie focuses on building meaningful relationships with the families she serves and assisting them in navigating their unique financial goals and needs. She provides trusted guidance and leverages Fidelity's resources to help clients generate income, protect assets, and strategically grow and transfer wealth across generations. Annie's personal interests include family activities, enjoying food, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.

Landon Thomas is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual motivations, goals, and family priorities. He aims to build strategies that inspire confidence in clients' financial futures. Landon joined Fidelity Investments in 2021 and has held several roles within the company, including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant, before becoming an Investment Consultant in 2026. Outside of his professional work, Landon has interests in football, golf, parenthood, and pets.

Irene Haas is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience. She currently works at Osaic and has previously been employed at Imperial Capital, LLC, and Wunderlich Securities, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an instructor for the Certified Financial Planner certification program at Rice University. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Austin Bazard is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. His professional experience at Fidelity includes roles as Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and working in Wealth Management Service, spanning from 2022 to 2026. Prior to joining Fidelity, Austin worked as a Client Service Associate at J.P. Morgan Private Bank from 2017 to 2022 and as a Client Service Representative at Invesco from 2015 to 2017. Austin emphasizes a consultative, relationship-first approach to financial planning, focusing on co-creating personalized strategies that meet clients' goals and adapt to life's changes. He aims to simplify complex concepts and provide transparent guidance to empower clients in making confident decisions. Outside of his professional work, Austin's personal interests include family activities, food, social events, golf, parenthood, and traveling.

Glenn Lu is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has previously worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for over two decades and spent a year at Concourse Financial Group Securities, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within a framework supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Thomas Fons is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Katy, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President on the Board of Directors for the King Lakes Homeowners Association. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Kevin Fruge is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Katy, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, ABS Group of Companies, and Darden Restaurants Inc. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory approach includes centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Harriss Lauderdale is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He manages the financial affairs of a select group of individuals, families, corporate executives, and business owners in the Houston metropolitan area and across the country. Harriss focuses on wealth preservation and emphasizes providing holistic education to clients to help them make informed decisions about their financial matters. Since beginning his career in financial services in 1990, Harriss has aimed to simplify and clarify his clients' financial lives. He leverages the comprehensive services of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking capabilities of Bank of America to offer clients a unified point of contact for many of their financial needs. His approach extends beyond financial services to consider seven areas of life—Health, Home, Family, Work, Leisure, Giving, and Finances—to better understand and address clients' goals and aspirations. He maintains regular client meetings and conducts an annual Financial Physical to review and adjust wealth management plans, coordinating with clients' other advisors when appropriate. Harriss holds a Bachelor's Degree from Tulane University and a Non Accredited Certificate Program from the Musicians Institute. He carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he is active in his community, supporting organizations such as K9S4COPS and Sky High for Kids. Harriss has a background as a professional guitarist and enjoys music, fitness, health, biking, reading, and spending time with his family.

Fortune Cobb is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Katy, TX, and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, Cobb worked in the pool services industry for several years. Cobb also maintains ownership and rental of a previous home. 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, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tracy Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Katy, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Merrill and HD Vest Investment Services before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of advisory activities, she is involved in an investment related to her husband’s trucking business. 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 financial planning, portfolio management, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various strategies and technology tools.

Heather Bryant is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Katy, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018 and worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across various financial planning needs.

Miles Watson Sr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and six years at Walmart. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Eldon Robinson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Brovitz Group and has been involved with Sentry Builders since 2016. Outside of advising, he participates in business activities related to home security and automation product referrals through Primerica Client Services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and overlay management by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jason Bo is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments in Sugar Land. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial needs and long-term investment goals, collaborating with them to develop financial roadmaps designed to assist in reaching their financial objectives and making informed decisions. Jason has held various positions within the financial services industry, beginning as a Client Service Specialist at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2021. He then served as a Client Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab until 2022. Since joining Fidelity Investments, he progressed through roles including Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant before his current position as Financial Consultant I starting in 2025. Outside of his professional work, Jason enjoys cooking and baking, exploring food as a foodie, watching movies, singing, swimming, and traveling.

Joey Soto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets, HSBC Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Bancwest Investment Services. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.