Joseph Canlas is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Briana Prucha is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2016, with prior experience at Jackson Avenue Center, Indigos, and Neal Hamil. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Peter Cymbala III is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's Hughes Landing office in The Woodlands. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1998 and has held multiple management positions within the firm. He is a FINRA Registered Principal and focuses on client wealth management and advisory business management. Peter's expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Outside of work, Peter enjoys biking, boating, camping, cooking, hiking, running marathons, spending time with his family, traveling, and woodworking.

Ted Lukeman is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Royal Alliance Associates since 2011. Outside of advisory services, he operates a sole proprietorship as a general agent offering major medical and life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Richard Davis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and also works as an athletic trainer providing coverage for sporting events in the north Houston area. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in education with Magnolia ISD and Conroe ISD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Cassie Lopez is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and model strategies.

Mark Hemann is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Spring, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Hemann serves as a board member and treasurer for the Northampton Municipal Utility District and co-manages a family-owned ranch property. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across various planning areas without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” while keeping these services separate.

Debra Hilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and is also EVP of D. Hilton Associates, a management consulting firm providing human resource and compensation consulting services to the credit union industry since 1997. Additionally, she receives commissions from non-variable life insurance sales through Pacific Life and Lincoln Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Jared Poullard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in The Woodlands, Texas. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Parker Westover is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Parker progressed through several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager (2025-2026), Financial Representative (2024-2025), and Customer Relationship Advocate (2023-2024). Parker began their career as a Wealth Management Intern at Merrill Financial Associates from 2021 to 2023. Parker believes that effective financial plans start with building meaningful relationships. By understanding each client's goals, values, and aspirations, Parker provides personalized guidance and ongoing support to help clients navigate life's changes with confidence. Outside of their professional work, Parker enjoys spending time at the beach and playing golf.

Nicholas Perry is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX. He has eight years of industry experience, including six years in the restaurant sector prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017. 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 affiliated services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Pablo Gomez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Richard Saldana is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. for six years. He is also Vice President of Woodforest Wealth, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Tyler Henry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at the University of Texas and held a leadership role as Chef's Lead Assistant with Zeta Tau Alpha, where he helped manage other servers. 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 financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jordan King is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has a background that includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and notable work history with companies such as Lyft and Uber. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in several real estate holding companies. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Will Landes is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2007, including a period at Charles Schwab Bank from 2015 to 2017. He also has experience with Life Changing Home Solutions. 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. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and a formal alternative investment program.

Lauren Esposito is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Lauren is also a voice actor operating independently. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing various advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning tools and a range of investment offerings.

Steven Spurling is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously with firms including Columbia Management Investment Distributors Inc and MML Distributors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jonathan Murdock is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Woodforest National Bank. He is also associated with Woodforest Advisors, a corporate RIA branch operating under a DBA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Poopak Saatpour is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank for ten years combined and spent two years at Keller William Realty. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.