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.

Stanley Burton Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cypress, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Julio Verduzco is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Planning Consultant and Central Relationship Manager before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Julio worked at Charles Schwab as an Active Trader Specialist and Financial Services Representative from 2018 to 2020. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial services, focusing on client relationship management and financial planning. No information regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Nealson Adamson is a Wealth Management Advisor specializing in providing customized financial strategies to help clients achieve their retirement, education, and small business planning goals. He focuses on individual retirement planning, college education planning, divorce transition planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. Nealson offers a range of wealth management services including investment, financial, and retirement strategies, as well as cash management and employee retirement plans for business clients. Nealson holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota System and maintains multiple professional registrations and licenses, including FINRA Series 7, 55, 63, and 66, as well as licenses in life, health, variable life, and variable annuity insurance. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds industry designations such as Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP) and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA). Outside of his professional work, Nealson enjoys boating, fishing, scuba diving, and spending time with his family.

Sana Khalaf is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Investments, Banc of America Investment Services, and ongoing positions with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. From 2015 to 2019, she was involved with Santaro Properties, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG frameworks and broad derivatives capabilities.

Teresa Packer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Woodforest Wealth, and multiple roles in the hospitality industry. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Ireti Bodunde is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Its advisory process uses a combination of quantitative screens and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG framework and leveraging affiliates for implementation and portfolio services.

Alex Vazquez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to define their financial goals and build personalized strategies tailored to their unique needs. Alex provides ongoing advice and guidance as clients' situations evolve, helping them manage competing financial priorities effectively. Alex specializes in assisting clients with various aspects of financial planning, including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. He collaborates with clients one-on-one to design portfolio strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. Alex is also able to connect clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his High School Diploma from Cathedral High School. Alex is fluent in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and participating in sports such as baseball, basketball, billiards, boxing, football, and golfing.

Melissa Poppell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sigma Financial Corporation, SPC, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she is a business owner of Gaas Enterprises, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Patrick Kelly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of experience in the industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously spent five years at Ameriprise. Kelly is also involved in a non-variable insurance business focused on disability and long-term care coverage. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Erol Ertumen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 16 years at Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Gina Jaimes Castro is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages a remodeling and construction company in Austin, Texas. 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 for a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Chachere is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Spring, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a mentor for children at Eiland Elementary School through the St. Dunstan's Kids Hope program. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing annual written recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Casey Schurwon is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. 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, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Stephen Foster is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Tomball, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2009, following roles at Woodbury Financial Services and PRUCO Securities. Foster is also the managing member of SF Cicada, LLC, and involved in life, health, and disability insurance sales through Petra Benefits Financial Services. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services across various programs including financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Matthew Zettel is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Osaic and has prior experience with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Texas A&M University. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with SF Cicada LLC and provides life, health, and disability insurance sales through Petra Benefits Financial Services. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Dawn Vlier Bush is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined the firm and its affiliates in 2025 and has prior experience at healthcare organizations spanning two decades. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm’s approach includes holistic, goal-based planning on various financial topics, with options to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Chayden Tibbitts is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he worked briefly at Brigham Young University. 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 non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Parker Lobb is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked throughout his career within various branches of Fidelity, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.