Braden Durham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial located in San Antonio, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Pontem Financial, Texas A&M University, Reynolds and Reynolds, and Jon Hart. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Anna Femat is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 1987. She specializes in assisting clients with retirement income planning, education funding, long-term care, and access to home financing through Bank of America. Anna employs a Personal Wealth Analysis process to understand clients' current situations and goals, enabling her to recommend strategies aligned with their financial objectives. Over her career spanning more than three decades, Anna has built expertise in wealth planning, investment management, legacy planning, and employee benefits. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) designations. Anna earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in business management from the University of the Incarnate Word. Anna is active in her community through involvement with organizations such as the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Conservation Society, Habitat for Humanity, Junior League of San Antonio, Pan American Round Table, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the University of the Incarnate Word Alumni Association. She is married to Ramiro and they have two children. Outside of work, Anna enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, music, painting, pottery, reading, sewing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Rachel Cano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

James Winton is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working as part of the Johnson & Associates Wealth Management Team. The team brings over 30 years of collective investment industry experience and combines their expertise with the global resources of Merrill to offer comprehensive wealth management services tailored to individual clients’ financial situations and goals. James’s approach emphasizes understanding each client’s full financial picture and personal priorities to create flexible strategies designed to adapt to changing market conditions. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He follows a structured wealth planning process that involves getting to know the client, analyzing their situation, implementing customized financial plans, and tracking progress to help clients pursue their goals. James holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University System and has earned the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also active in professional organizations such as the Order of the Alamo and the San Antonio German Club. Outside of work, James enjoys baseball, boating, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, pickleball, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Paxton Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Antonio, TX. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2018, he worked at Sequent Planning, LLC, ProEquities, Inc., and Futurity First. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches informational Medicare classes through local school districts and is involved in efforts to make financial services accessible to the deaf community through his insurance brokerage activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements and provides a range of programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Jonathan Woodus is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, Lancer Worldwide, and Church's Chicken. He is also involved in sales of investment-related products and receives non-investment related compensation for referrals of home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving mainly individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services via a large network of financial advisors using model-delivery strategies created by third-party asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Martha Taylor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as Citigroup Global Markets. She also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in San Antonio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Russell Jones is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at firms including Victory Capital Services, CUSO Financial Services, Credit Human Federal Credit Union, and JPMorgan Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Journel Gibbs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum and is Chairman of the San Antonio Historical and Design Review Commission. Ameriprise provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, including a specialized retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Samantha Kennedy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a prior career at Bank of America spanning over 30 years. Merrill offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies and operates within the broader Bank of America platform.

Ly Ann Marie Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Pru Life U.K. Her current role began in 2022 at Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory, and is noted for its use of AI and formal advisory roles with multiple registered investment companies.

Kara Perez is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1992. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad range of products and services beyond typical managed account offerings.

Christopher Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Valaris (formerly Rowan Companies Inc.) for 15 years and held positions at Western Governors University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and managed solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Amber Carden is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 1983. Outside of her advisory role, Carden is involved with several nonprofit organizations, including serving as an ambassador for HeartGift Advisory Council and participating in fundraising and leadership roles for groups such as Breakthrough Austin, the Junior League of Austin, and Helping Hand Home Society. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Janella Moya is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and USAA Financial Advisors, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a food and grocery delivery driver in Austin, Texas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Jody Wilkinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and investment modeling to support client planning needs.

Nancy De Leon is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill Lynch in 1995 and has been active in the financial services industry since 1992. Nancy focuses on developing wealth management strategies tailored to the financial objectives of individuals, families, and their businesses, with particular expertise in legacy planning. She holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Nancy offers clients access to the investment resources of Merrill Lynch along with the banking services of Bank of America to address a broad range of financial needs. She serves clients with interests in areas such as education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, international wealth management, legacy planning, and portfolio management services. Nancy is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional work, her personal interests include biking, hiking, painting, photography, reading, running marathons, soccer, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Alberto Maycotte is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in International Wealth Management, Managing New Wealth, and Sports & Entertainment. He began his career with Merrill in 1999 and has accumulated over 20 years of experience assisting families and businesses with their financial needs. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from St Mary's University. Alberto works one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them achieve their long-term goals. He leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to provide sound advice and guidance. Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, Alberto is equipped to serve a diverse client base. Outside of his professional work, Alberto enjoys playing soccer and tennis, and spending time with his family.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 63 license and 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an insurance agent offering disability, fixed, and traditional life insurance products, and serves as a trustee managing investment accounts held in trust for an immediate family member. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation and portfolio construction utilizing various investment vehicles and third-party managers.

Daniel Lasater is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at PNC Bank, BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., Compass Bank, and Texas Capital Bank. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.