Andrea Armstrong is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Armstrong worked at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies through a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

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.

Taryn Teves is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets, Taryn worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for 15 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles. The firm integrates in-house and third-party investment managers and offers a range of investment options, including alternative investments and responsible investing screens.

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.

Matthew Cote is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC, and he has been involved with Velox Accounting and Financial Services since 2013, assisting with payroll, bookkeeping, research, and business consulting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Jack Salisbury is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, following two years at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 provides integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services with a client relationship model that combines non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

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.

John Gutfranski is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2021. His prior experience includes six years at VOYA Financial Advisors. He serves as a director on a local utility district board overseeing water management operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors and serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and advisory services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Jason Roberts is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cypress, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Roberts serves on the board of directors for Last Chance Recovery Center. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Richard Ashcroft is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., based in Houston, TX, and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and manager of a family partnership, Ashcroft Management. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and emphasizes ongoing manager selection, internal research, and the use of technology in client advice.

Katharine Christian is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2018. Her prior roles include positions at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and utilizes a blend of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

Oscar Ferrufino is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 13 years of industry experience to his role. He began his career at Bank of America as a teller and progressed to become a Financial Advisor at Merrill, where he has been for eight years. Oscar's approach involves taking the time to understand clients' priorities to help develop their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He serves as a resource for general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events, and can facilitate access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Oscar holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his High School Diploma from Westbury High School. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Oscar's personal interests include baseball, fishing, music, photography, and watching movies.

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.

Richard Lullo II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Houston, TX. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and FSC Securities Corp. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of investment platforms and strategies tailored to client objectives.

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.

John Gauthier is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC, Chase Investment Services Corp., Wamu Investments, Inc., and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he sells sports cards on a limited basis. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a broad platform including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Schneyder Metellus is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cypress, TX, with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the United States Department of Justice. 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, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.