Dan Brochu is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2009. He began his career at Fidelity as a Financial Representative and progressed through roles including Relationship Manager and Financial Consultant before being named Vice President in 2019. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dan served as a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2009. Dan works with clients using a detailed approach to their financial situations, providing frank and honest options aimed at achieving their long-term goals. He emphasizes partnering with clients for long-term financial planning while addressing various risks that can arise over time. He holds a California Insurance License.

Shane Stephens is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients to develop financial plans that align with their individual goals and needs, and assists in implementing these plans through appropriate investment strategies. Shane's experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, including Financial Representative in 2022, Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Consultant from 2024 to the present. Outside of his professional work, Shane has personal interests in baseball, fishing, football, golf, kayaking, and spending time with pets.

Jennifer Robbins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at PNC Investments, BBVA Securities Inc, Morgan Stanley, SWBC Investment Services, and Capital One Investing. Outside of advising, she has explored real estate opportunities through an ownership interest in Next Adventure Properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jose Salgado is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was associated with Molly Ward and Tate Lowe and has experience with organizations including Yes Prep and MEMCO. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on third-party asset managers and advisory programs for investment implementation.

Thalia Savvidis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with DGW Worldwide, LLC as an independent advisor. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team.

Douglas Ottosen is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2023. In addition to advisory work, Ottosen has involvement in non-investment activities related to home security and automation product referrals through Primerica Client Services, Inc. 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 clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Carter Malonson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at North Italia and Vanderbilt University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a proprietary blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Justin O’Bannon is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been employed by BP Energy Co since 2014. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Jeffrey Elliott is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Carson Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Prior to this, he held roles including a student assistant position at the Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm uses a model-driven approach that includes third-party asset managers and discretionary portfolio advisors, offering a broad range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services.

Sidney Schmitz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Schmitz worked at Neste US Inc. for two years and spent eight years in full-time education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Zoe Nielsen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Mountain American Credit Union, Paramount Tax & Accounting, and educational experience at Utah Valley University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction methods. The firm is noted for its involvement in registered investment companies, the use of AI in research, and advisory roles with model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Ann Mac Naughton is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, based in Houston, TX, with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. She serves as an election clerk in Harris County, Houston. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Ben Cravens is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and board member of Trucha Grande LLC, a recreational business based in Fort Worth, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Wendi Ann Francis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Regions Bank, and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is owner and partner of Roots & Resilience LLC, a social and educational business providing literacy materials and cultural programs. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Jalen Blackmon is a CFP® professional with three years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has prior experience at firms including Strategic Financial Group, Wealth Standard Financial, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, money-manager programs, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships utilizing firm-approved analytical tools.

Lisa Lee is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. She has worked at Fortis Investors, Inc. for 29 years. Lisa serves on the board of a nonprofit missionary organization, The Harbor Nizhny, a 501(c)(3). Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charities. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach that includes portfolio optimization, third-party manager programs, and unified managed accounts.

Linda Gibbs is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, where she has worked since 2000. She has 18 years of industry experience. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dominic Cellitti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the 4th Wall Theater, a civic organization focused on arts and culture in Houston. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment committee estimates to support client financial plans.

Samantha Alonzo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 7 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2005. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.