Jonathan Soares is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he has worked with organizations including United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County and has experience in educational and community settings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nadia Berleth is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Thrivent Investment Management, Equitable Advisors, and Lone Star College, where she has been involved for several years. She is also associated with Berleth & Associates. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Brendan Martin is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he worked at Conroe Independent School District and Baylor University. He is also involved in a support role at Woodforest Wealth in Tomball, TX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Denny Chu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cypress, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to deliver non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting.

Sebastian Marti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include five years with TIAA-CREF before joining Cetera in 2020. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Lydia Armelin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. In addition to her advisory role, she was involved with TAV Houston Volleyball from 2022 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focusing on 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.

Vincent Sentmore is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at StaffDNA, Healthtronics, Hospitality Health ER, and Eastex Telephone. 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.

Larry Hill is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2011. The firm serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. UBS combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of financial products and capital markets solutions.

Daniel Lynch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career at Edward Jones in 2025 and has prior experience with several small businesses, including Resale with a Purpose from 2016 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Robb Scott serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping high net-worth individuals and families develop personalized wealth management strategies aimed at achieving their long-term financial goals. Robb leverages the investment resources of Merrill and the banking solutions of Bank of America to create flexible strategies that address the diverse components of clients’ financial lives. Robb's expertise includes wealth management planning, portfolio management for businesses, institutional clients, individuals, and small businesses. His advisory services cover areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. He holds the professional designations of Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Robb earned his High School Diploma from Katy High School. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he participates in community volunteer activities and enjoys a variety of personal interests including biking, boating, hunting, music, scuba diving, skiing, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Shelby Stark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Shelby's background includes various roles in theatre production and touring companies. Outside of financial advising, Shelby serves as an adjudicator for Houston area high school theatre productions with Theatre Under the Stars. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Peter Flood is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources to support its financial advisors.

Lance Thompson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Thompson serves as a board member of St. Mark Houston church and is on the Board of Regents for Concordia University Texas. He also owns a timber farm in Trinity, Texas. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning on various topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Jennifer Paredes Canales is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Katy, Texas, with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2007. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Koerner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he co-owns Tres Amiri LLC, a specialty food business, and manages general office operations for Katy Freeway Advisors LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Solano is a Financial Consultant who collaborates with clients to help advance their financial goals by employing efficient investment and planning strategies. He has held various roles in the financial industry, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, Associate Wealth Management Advisor at Century Oak Private Wealth from 2021 to 2024, Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2021, and Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2018 to 2020. Joseph's career reflects a breadth of experience in investment consultation and wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Joseph has interests in fitness, social events with friends, music, pets, and reading.

Garrett Frazier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Fund Services Group and completed his education at the University of Oklahoma. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Yasir Manzoor is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for a combined 10 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Alvaro Soto is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch/BOA, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, and AT&T. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is connected to his wife's activities involving ebooks on baby-led activities and baby product recommendations, which he supports through joint account arrangements. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Gardner III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Gardner also serves as a co-independent executor and co-trustee for his father's trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines internal research with third-party analytics to support its diversified investment approach.