Christopher Simpson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Discover Financial Services. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Jorge Cruz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at Teamwork Financial Advisors and Teamwork Financial Group for six years, Edward Jones for two years, and held roles at Kinetic Software and Time Warner Cable. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sanda Bailey is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she has fiduciary responsibilities including healthcare power of attorney for an individual. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored income planning and annual advice, integrating firm research and third-party data to support retirement strategies.

Richard Smith Jr. is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 1995, totaling 31 years with the firm and 46 years of industry experience overall. Prior to and alongside his tenure at LPL, he has been associated with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company since 1979. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and investor in a home-based windows and sidings sales business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Toni Ann Dorsey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at PenFed Credit Union, Navy Federal Financial Group, Bank of America, Merrill, and First Command Financial Planning. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Alan Chase is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network for 26 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Ingenuity Financial Services, Inc., a company providing financial advice and services. 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 clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.

Rebecca Sierra is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as an Uber driver in San Antonio, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Ellen Paschal is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2008, including a prior period from 2008 to 2016, with additional experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Cetera Investment Services. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non‑discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Leonardo Rivera is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has experience in various sectors including entertainment and manufacturing. Outside of finance, he operates two small businesses providing notary services and power washing. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he works, offers investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Braden Blackwelder is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Drenzo Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC and Victory Capital Advisers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hector Chavez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in San Antonio, Texas, he brings nearly eight years of experience within the firm, progressing from a teller position to his current advisory role. Chavez works with a diverse client base, including business owners, homebuyers, first-time investors, and professionals across various industries. His areas of focus include college education planning, LGBT wealth planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Hector earned an Accredited Certificate from South San Antonio High School. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Chavez enjoys cooking, music, photography, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to understand what matters most to each family to help create strategies that pursue their financial goals.

Damian Rico is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2024, he worked at USAA for six years and Nationwide Insurance for five years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Keith Connolly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in San Antonio, Texas. He has been serving clients since 1997, focusing on helping families and small businesses manage their increasingly complex financial lives. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Connolly holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut, where he was part of a nationally ranked rugby team. Before joining the financial services industry, he worked in the newspaper sector with a subsidiary of Dow Jones. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is involved in professional and community organizations, including past board memberships with the San Antonio Gaelic Football Club and San Antonio Rugby Club. His community involvement includes volunteering with organizations focused on hunger and support for service members, such as DOGS (Dads of Great Students), Headwaters Sanctuary, San Antonio Rodeo Wounded Service Member Project, and Wishes For Our Heroes. He has also served as a coach for youth sports teams.

Douglas Stone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, a contractor entity that manages his practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written recommendation reports and ongoing annual income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Perez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021, following several years at USAA in various financial advisory and investment roles. He is based in San Antonio, TX. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options with centralized custody and operational support.

Linda Hernandez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to this, she served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Her professional experience includes positions as an Investment Representative at Cuellar & Associates, LLC, and JP Morgan Chase, as well as roles in investment sales and service at Victory Capital and data analytics at JP Morgan Chase. Linda's expertise spans financial consulting, planning, investment representation, and data analytics. She is dedicated to simplifying the financial planning process for clients by guiding them through each step and addressing their concerns. She values building long-term relationships with clients to help them develop and implement financial plans aligned with their financial goals. Outside of her professional work, Linda has interests in fitness, military service, and running.

Tyler Foreman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and previously worked at Saint Marks Presbyterian Early Learning Center for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions.

Yazmin Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and BBVA prior to her current role. 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 through its Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pontem LLC, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and various insurance carriers related to W&R Insurance Agencies. Hall also manages non-variable insurance activities and is associated with a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced advisor tools and a diverse platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial services.