Alexander Burchett is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021. Prior to his current role, he was employed at BOMA Georgia and has experience in educational institutions including Auburn University and Conroe Independent School District. He is involved with NSB Solutions, providing administrative support related to his advisory practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Brian Benandi is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on connecting clients with the people, plans, and processes tailored to their individual ambitions and financial goals. Brian assists clients in areas such as education funding, retirement planning, managing potential health care costs, and developing personalized strategies to support long-term family objectives. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston. Brian aims to bring clarity and transparency to investment management, guiding clients through the complexities of wealth planning with an approach centered on their personal perspectives and priorities.

Christian Mckoy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Merrill, Wells Fargo Bank, and logistics firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Tyler Griffin is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Equitable Advisors and a range of roles outside finance, including in the restaurant and retail sectors. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charlton Vance is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in The Woodlands, TX, where he has worked since 2003. He has 25 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate, managing the execution of a will for a family member. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad range of products and strategies.

Kathryn Lackett is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, assisting with event logistics such as ticket scanning and guest seating. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Luis Elias Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include eight years at Valic Financial Advisors / AIG and current service at Bank of America and Merrill since 2022. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

David Crawford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for 10 years before joining Edward Jones. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jacquelyn Davis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Joshua Bouldin is a financial advisor at Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation. He is based in Houston, TX, and has recently begun his career in financial advising, with experience at Merrill since 2024 and previous roles at Bank of America. Outside of finance, he has experience running a contracting business, Your Neighborhood Contracting LLC. 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 client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Kim Stepanski is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1997. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Holmes III is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with firms including FSC Securities Corporation, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Capital One Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Holmes serves as president of Taurus Wealth Advisors, an LLC through which he manages a financial management business, and is also licensed as an insurance agent. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of clients including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate entities, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and flexible management options supported by technology and multiple custodial relationships.

Kaitlyn Fick is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019, and previously was involved with Lonestar Banners/Cetane Media and Sweet Caroline & Co. from 2016 to 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Thompson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2002. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Christopher Kohnhorst is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spring, TX. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 solutions supported by a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Brian Silver is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Invesco, and he is also the CEO of Silver Accounting Group, LLC, a CPA firm he owns and operates. In addition to his advisory work, Silver manages his accounting and tax services business separately from his financial advisory practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Brittney Aparicio is a financial advisor at Cetera with 2 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and the State of Texas Health & Human Services. In addition to her advisory role, she provides client service support at Strategic Financial Advisors and is a commissioned notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and program options.

Micah Inman is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental real estate business. Fisher Investments serves a global clientele including institutional and high-net-worth individual investors, providing discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm utilizes a centralized Investment Policy Committee that combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to construct diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware and risk management strategies.

Craig Sims is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tomball, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Madi Bri, LLC, a real estate business based in Cypress, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sandra Bloem Curtis is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines based in Spring, TX. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Edelman Financial Engines since 2023. Prior to her advisory role, she worked for ten years at William Marsh Rice University. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term orientation.