John Bendele is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including extensive tenure at USAA from 1994 to 2020 before joining Charles Schwab in 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 operates a predominantly non-discretionary client relationship model while providing access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset strategic investment approach with centralized custody and supervisory functions.

Rene Ruiz is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. He also operates Nexus Financial Solutions and is involved in photography through Nexus Photogenics. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

James Morgan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2019, as well as J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization, offering a range of investment products and services on a non-discretionary basis.

Britton Du Bose is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at PwC for three years and Greenscape Outdoors for seven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Charlotte Pawel is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, which provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Douglas Sehres is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Planto Roe Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Sehres is also involved in independent insurance brokering with a focus on disability income. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports delivered in partnership with financial advisors. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Carlin Green is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2018, Green worked at Axa Advisors, LLC, as well as in roles outside the financial industry including at Dynamic Systems Inc and the Quartr Circle 7 Hotel. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of third-party advisory models alongside firm-offered solutions.

Karen Fagerberg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

William Fox is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2020. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services and New England Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Fox provides mortgage brokerage services through Fox Mortgage Services. 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 range of advisory programs and platforms, combining large-scale financial activities with investment management services.

Colton Creamer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill before returning to Morgan Stanley. He serves on the board and on the investment and finance committees of the Texas Military Institute, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Todd Boggan is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at Securities America Advisors and WFG Advisors LP, among other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executor for a family estate. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Steven Romero is a financial advisor with Fidelity in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Charles Schwab and served as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve, a position he has held since 2017. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Tammy Tyree is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of experience in the industry. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously spent nine years at Citigroup Global Markets. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in San Antonio, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Chansley is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a scorekeeper and referee for indoor soccer matches at the Northwoods Ice Center. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Juan Carlos Bustos Mares serves as a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management, specializing in the Spanish-speaking markets within the USA and internationally. He brings over 15 years of experience to his role, providing tailored financial strategies designed to meet the unique needs of clients across borders. Juan Carlos is fluent in both English and Spanish, which supports his ability to serve a diverse client base effectively. He holds a master's degree in finance and economics from ITESM University, Mexico City, and a bachelor's degree from the same institution. His expertise spans a broad spectrum of financial services, including corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, international wealth management, and tax minimization strategies. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional activities, Juan Carlos enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and volleyball.

Diane Marcus is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Citi for 11 years and Ameriprise Financial Services for one year before joining Edward Jones in 2023. 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 including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Harold Puhl Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entity, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, since 2013. He is also an affiliated person of Financial Network–Landmark Region, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform and various program options under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

James Hamilton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020, following a decade at USAA in various financial planning and advisory roles. Outside of his financial career, Hamilton serves as an Operations Officer in the Texas Army National Guard, overseeing a battery of 75 soldiers. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts within an integrated operational structure.

Clayton Munal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers, as well as involvement with the Munal Partnership and BNI-Ambassadors of Success, where he served as a nonprofit board member. He is also co-owner of Texas Treasures & Unique Finds, a business related to investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning and a range of portfolio management options supported by research and technology, operating at significant scale with over 22,800 advisors and extensive assets under management.

Stefano Rosellini is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked for nine years with the North East Independent School District. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services through various advisory programs and leveraging a wide range of investment strategies.