Walter Sticker is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Killeen, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Financial Services, Tim Thompson/Farmers Insurance, Combined Insurance, and AFlac. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a sports official for the Texas State Officials Association, committing approximately 16 hours per month. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure while maintaining oversight of model selection and implementation.

Anthony Benzaia is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Santa Fe, Texas. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at ExxonMobil and the U.S. Air Force. Benzaia joined Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Gabriela Hernandez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs and VALIC Financial Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research but generally acting in an advisory capacity without individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Detarius Williams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

James Whaley Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Questar Capital Corporation. Additionally, he manages life insurance sales and serves as a trustee overseeing agricultural and commercial property investments. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct diversified portfolios, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Margaret Kirby is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Houston Downtown. She focuses on total wealth management, providing solutions for personal and business finances, as well as foundations and endowments. Margaret works with clients to understand their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs to develop tailored strategies. She meets regularly with clients to review progress and ensure their financial plans align with their current circumstances. Margaret has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1997 and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from The Investments & Wealth Institute, where it was taught in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business. She is also recognized as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) professional by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Margaret earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Texas. Beyond her professional role, Margaret is active in numerous charitable organizations in the Houston area. She has been involved with organizations such as the Jr League of Houston, the Breakfast Club, and the River Oaks Blossom Club. Outside of work, her personal interests include antiquing, gardening, reading, and tennis.

Mark Cavazos is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner and manager of Bay Area Private Wealth Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, relying on third-party program sponsors and affiliated asset managers for implementation.

Jonathan Davis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Briar Capital, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Amegy Bank/Zions Bancorporation, Merrill, Bank of America, Raymond James Financial, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and partner of Opulent Oasis Realty Acquisitions LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting delivered on a non-discretionary basis. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in assembling investable universes and recommending strategies.

Chad Odonnell is a Senior Financial Advisor at VMT Wealth Management, a nationally recognized financial advisory team headquartered in Houston. He focuses on providing tailored wealth management services to entrepreneurs, executives, retirees, and their families. Chad specializes in areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Chad graduated with a bachelor's degree from Texas State University. During his time there, he was involved in managing a portion of the endowment portfolio through the McCoy College of Business. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to his current role, Chad worked on the portfolio strategy team at an endowment fund, applying a risk-managed and tax-efficient approach to investment allocations. As a former collegiate baseball player, Chad enjoys staying connected to the sport through pickup softball games and by introducing baseball to young players in his community, including his children. He also spends time playing golf, fishing, hiking, hunting, skiing, listening to music, traveling, and enjoying time with his family.

John Kaleh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Bryn Felitto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and BNY Mellon, as well as a position at Notre Dame Clinical Law School. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to support non-discretionary client decisions.

Barbara Ray is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience. She has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously spent 36 years with FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of advising, she prepares income tax returns for individuals, trusts, and estates and provides accounting and bookkeeping services. She also reviews Medicare-related plans for clients as requested. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on portfolio construction using asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions.

Corey Di Fazio is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2018, he has been focused on providing personalized wealth management strategies to help clients pursue their financial goals. Corey works closely with his clients to understand their unique financial situations and offers access to a broad range of resources including estate-planning services and financial strategies. Corey specializes in serving energy executives and professionals who have complex and dynamic business and personal lives. His expertise includes corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement planning, and tax minimization. He aims to collaborate with clients to organize, educate, advise, and execute all aspects of their financial affairs. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Corey carries professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity and supports the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation. Corey resides in Houston and maintains personal interests such as golfing, offshore fishing, mountain biking, hiking, camping, and a passion for fast cars.

Jennifer Lilly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, she worked in education with roles at Conroe Independent School District and Collier County Public Schools. Merrill, along 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.

Matthew Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Missouri City, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Jeff Rogers is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and motivating a team of financial professionals, providing coaching and feedback to enhance their planning skills and client education. Jeff has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having held various roles since 2007. His previous positions include Assistant Branch Manager, Retirement Solutions Senior Manager, Investment Solutions Manager, Service Manager, Private Client Group Representative, Premium Services Representative, and Financial Representative. This progression reflects his broad expertise in financial services and leadership. Specific details about Jeff's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Paraskevi Porsch is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Cetera in Houston, TX. Her prior work includes roles at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors LLC, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and time spent at Texas A&M University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base ranging from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Perla Cevallos is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JPMorgan Securities, LLC from 2010 to 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Marina Pochoumenski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill, along 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Jarrett Lidell is Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He is a Certified Financial Planner with 19 years of experience in financial services, including 12 years at Fidelity Investments. Jarrett specializes in holistic wealth planning and benefits optimization for executives and their families. His professional experience includes positions as Private Client Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2019, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2017 and 2006 to 2007, Account Executive at Fidelity Investments from 2008 to 2015, Personal Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2007 to 2008, and Financial Services Intern at State Farm in 2006. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional life, Jarrett enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, fishing, football, movies, and parenthood.