Javier Villacreses is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Andrew Kirwin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. He receives residual income from insurance business placed during his previous employment. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to financial planning, asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Michael Degnan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in The Woodlands, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he has been affiliated with ZB N.A. DBA Amegy Bank since 2003. He is also a commissioned notary public in the state of Texas. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kristina Reyes is a financial advisor at Stifel with 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she provides childcare services during church events at Faithbridge in Spring, Texas. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that guides asset allocation and financial planning.

William Gervasi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Magnolia, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operating under a fiduciary standard. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Bryan Treadway is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Thornburg Securities Corp., and Invesco Distributors, Inc. He is based in Kingwood, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Russell Kent is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. Outside of his financial career, he owns Delta Tango Aviation, LLC, a company involved in aircraft ownership. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by in-house and third-party research.

Darren Bobley is a CFP® professional affiliated with Ameriprise who has 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Woodforest Financial Services, and he has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2020. Outside of advisory work, he holds a passive ownership stake in Ocrulus Inc., a company founded by a family member. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning through a collaborative, research-driven approach.

Lawrence Goldstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Conroe, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at ESP Ultrasound LLC and Seitz, Demarco, & McGovern, PLLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Light Voyages LLC, a non-investment business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms supported by both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Philip Barrington is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Apple, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Natalia Torres Decarlo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and manager of TopNotch NTD Properties LLC, a real estate business. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Taphorn serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and leads a team dedicated to providing financial advice and services to affluent families and successful business owners. With over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, he focuses on complex planning needs and financial strategies tailored to high net worth investors and private business owners. John holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® credentials. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany, and holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 53, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys spending time restoring and racing vintage race and collectible cars. He is married and a father of two, with a family connection to his wealth management team through his son, Robert.

Lori Parr is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in The Woodlands, TX. Outside of her advisory role, she is Vice President of Circle P Country LLC, a family-owned property business in Conroe, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm is notable for its large network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated capabilities including trust services, mutual funds, and securities-based lending.

Andrew Mcalister is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing seven years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Cetera Advisors and Questar Asset Management, and also operates as an independent insurance agent with Hebert Financial Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides multiple investment implementation options, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, tailored to client objectives across various custody platforms.

Marc Flamer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He works collaboratively with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans, utilizing the expertise of his team and the resources available at Fidelity. Prior to his current role, Marc served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, a Relationship Manager at Fidelity from 2020 to 2021, and a Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors from 2017 to 2020. Throughout his career, Marc has focused on providing valuable financial planning experiences to his clients. His approach involves leveraging team knowledge and company resources to tailor financial strategies that meet individual client needs. Outside of his professional work, Marc has interests in cars and football.

Stephen Hohl is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tomball, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Tomball Hospital Association. 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, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Jon Henderson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 1979, including over four decades at MML Investors Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, and educational seminars with a structured planning process that emphasizes collaborative client relationships and goal analysis.

Janet Perry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing, along with a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process employs structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Jerry Franklin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 56 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he spent 16 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, supporting clients with comprehensive financial planning options.

Robert Franklin is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and custom strategies across various asset classes.