Justin Williams is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2012. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, utilizing internal CIO teams and third-party managers.

Hardie Barr Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of investment and capital markets solutions.

Sophia Berman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 provides a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Brissa Mejia is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors based in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Mejia held roles at Fizz, Vista Equity Partners, and C.R. Wannanaker Law PLLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match them with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Charles Larkam II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Christian Life Church and volunteers on the board of the SCS Residential Property Owners' Association. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Rebecca Harbek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Round Rock, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing six years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1995. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dranoel Ross is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously held positions at Realtor.com and several other companies. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, with access to multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jacob Denton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Under Armour, and several other companies across different sectors. He is based in Austin, TX. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily 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 and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Rene Corbett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 15 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and proprietary modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

James Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2023 to 2025 and has a long tenure with Campus Crusade for Christ from 2001 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Luis Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co for six years, along with roles at AdvisorAssist, LLC and the Texas Department of Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Corpus Christi, TX. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research, multiple portfolio management styles, and municipal advisory services.

Carlos Chinchilla is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2015, including a current role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated platform of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Shannon Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Austin, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Taylor worked at University Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America, among other firms. In addition to advisory work, Taylor is also an author. 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 advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by tools such as machine learning for operational purposes.

Mark Boriskin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BBVA Wealth Solutions, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of finance, he is involved as an owner and partner of a competitive BBQ team and food seasoning business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a structured, non-discretionary program.

Alberto Padilla Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2022 and previously held positions at Lincoln Heritage Insurance Company and Genmark Diagnostics. Outside of his advisory role, he created and managed TikTok video content. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Otto Gindler is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Cetera and concurrently works as a Senior Tax Accountant at Gindler, Chappell, Morrison & Company. He also serves as Treasurer and Executive Committee Member for the nonprofit Austin Sunshine Camps. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and diverse investment solutions.

William Fox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Round Rock, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is managing partner of The Fox Alliance Tax Advisors, LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services, and he is involved in mortgage brokerage through Fox Mortgage Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Stephen Barry is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he held various roles including time in education and positions at several companies such as Misho's Oyster Company and Leif Johnson Truck City Ford. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Rachel Jensen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Jensen serves as a director of Spearfish Investments, Inc., a corporation associated with the Office Evolution franchise in which her spouse is president. 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 strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Ryan O’Hare is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SThree and as an independent contractor, along with various positions at educational institutions and in retail. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.