Jennifer Garza is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Avantax Advisory Services and Integrated Tax and Wealth Strategies. Her background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at the University of Houston and Bayou City Wings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of investment vehicles, including model portfolios, registered investment companies, and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Ashford Fulmer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, td ameritrade, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in two real estate ventures, Opulent Oasis Realty Acquisitions LLC and Redwood Realty Acquisitions LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization, offering access to a wide range of investment products and manager searches on a non-discretionary basis.

Nicole Boniface is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a photography business and serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Lake Creek Royals Booster Club. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide network of advisors.

Christian Kubosh is a Series 66-licensed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Webster, TX, and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and GWN Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s offerings focus on non-discretionary advisory services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Rodney Dixon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pearland, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has a background spanning over 19 years in the financial sector, including positions at Smart Financial Credit Union and First National Bank Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets with a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Mamta Rai is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, she worked for Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a gas station and convenience store partnership with her husband. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Kimberly Latimer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. She serves on the Board of Directors for The Women's Resource of Greater Houston. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Patricia Sayyah is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. She has worked with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in client planning.

Alain Gardner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Benjamin Perry is a financial professional with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Quadrant Biosciences and Tradewins Financial. Perry also provides consulting services to technology and biotech companies and sells fixed insurance products as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services, utilizing multiple program platforms and both affiliated and third-party managers.

Heidi Alikpokou is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

David Alper is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Nichols is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cypress, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Leonardo Duchini is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Strategic Financial Advisors, as well as a period with Bradley-Stinson & Associates. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers these planning services either as one-time engagements or ongoing relationships, integrating planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Randall Sutton is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Charles Mendez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2007 and also maintains a long-term role with Roche Diagnostics beginning in 1998. Outside of his advisory work, Mendez is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Andrew Gauthier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and over eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, IberiaBank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he is the owner of White Oak Shooting LLC, where he provides Sporting Clays instruction. J.P. Morgan Securities offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Joe Flores is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Starbucks, and the U.S. Marines. 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 through more than 14,000 advisors and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Hector Trujillo Gutierrez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and currently holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Trio Nexus LLC, an LLC formed to invest in real estate, although no investments have been made to date. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Jason Demers is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with Merrill's firm-wide resources to design and deliver wealth management services tailored to a select group of high net worth families. Jason's approach involves understanding clients' full financial picture and developing personalized strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term financial goals. Jason began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1995 and brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. and has earned the Wealth Management Advisor designation. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Stephen F. Austin State University. Outside of his professional work, Jason is involved with community organizations including the American Heart Association and BNI. He resides in Seabrook with his wife, Allie, and their three children. His personal interests include golfing, tennis, and traveling.