Carolyn Brown Simpson is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked with Cambridge since 2012 and also operates Nexus Financial Solutions. Outside of financial advising, Ruiz is involved in photography through Nexus Photogenics and owns a tax service. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

James Morgan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and also has a banking background with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank dating back to 2016. His prior experience includes service in the U.S. Navy. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

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 with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at the YMCA of Greater San Antonio from 2014 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

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 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. from 2017 to 2022, and at WFG Advisors LP and related firms between 2014 and 2017. He serves as an executor for a family estate unrelated to his investment activities. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Romero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and ASRC Federal Contractor. He serves as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. 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 develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Tammy Tyree is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 32 years of industry experience, including 17 years with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and 26 years with Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and providing customized financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

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.

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.

Yudel De La Garza is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals and evolving market conditions. Yudel leverages access to Merrill's investment insights along with the banking and lending resources of Bank of America to support comprehensive wealth management. Yudel holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. He follows the Merrill tradition of engaging with the communities they serve and dedicates time to volunteer with local organizations. His approach emphasizes one-on-one collaboration to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives.

Blue Hybner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2020 and has been with Cetera since 2020. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to use affiliated and third-party model portfolios or create custom strategies.

Dennis Mainard is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. He has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years and has longstanding roles at QRS & Associates and Mainard Financial, the latter of which involves insurance activities related to life insurance and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach using asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing across various asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.