John Haines is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at VALIC Financial Advisors, Comerica Securities, and Comerica Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory roles with registered investment companies, use of systematic methodologies, and oversight of sub-advisers.

Ryan Saravo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and AllianceBernstein. He is based in The Woodlands, TX. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure that supports comprehensive advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Robert Petmecky is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, DKIM Capital, and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Trisha Talbot is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Talbot Financial, an affiliated business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Austin Sturrock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Gary Greene Better Homes and Gardens, AstraZeneca, and Vertical Pharmaceuticals. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its advisory services with a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Kelly Babineaux is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, following two years at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to inform investment decisions.

Tam Tran-Minh is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2018. In this capacity, Tam focuses on helping clients and their families develop strategies aimed at achieving financial independence, utilizing Fidelity's planning resources, technology, and investment options. Tam has been with Fidelity Investments since 2000, holding various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Solutions Consultant, Annuity Sales Representative, Senior Investments Representative, and Investments Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Tam worked as a Financial Advisor at American Express Financial Advisors from 1999 to 2000. Outside of professional commitments, Tam enjoys family activities, fitness, visiting museums, traveling, and volunteering.

Julian Becerra is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cypress, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Robert Fenno is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors, The Mutual Fund Store, TD Ameritrade, and Equitable Advisors. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Matthew Prucha is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Tres Lomas Ranch LLC, a ranch property in Humble, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across individual and institutional segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eric Winkler is a financial advisor at Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2009. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Thaddeus Moore is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Client Management Representative, Retirement Solutions Representative, Workplace Guidance Consultant, and 401k Customer Service Representative. In his capacity as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional, Moore partners with clients to develop comprehensive wealth plans that address short, intermediate, and long-term financial goals. His extensive experience within Fidelity Investments encompasses client management, retirement solutions, and investment consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Moore enjoys football, golf, hiking, photography, spending time with his pets, and parenthood.

James Rockford is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Based in Houston, TX, Rockford holds a Series 63 license. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Cindy Ough is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1993, including her current affiliation with Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. Merrill, along 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. The firm uses a combination of model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Paul Bast is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2016 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in the sale of vintage clothing through his self-employed business, Nomad Dad Vintage. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with oversight provided by an independent due-diligence consultant and trading delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Mark Mckenzie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Magnolia, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Texas A&M and has diverse experience including roles at The Liquor Mart and Bordeaux Homes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Alex Linder is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Houston, TX, with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Linder serves as a Trust Board Member at Salem Lutheran School, where he participates in decisions regarding scholarship distributions and charitable giving. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option.

Paul Hammersmith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates PHLH LLC, a financial practice based in Shenandoah, Texas. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, using proprietary research and planning tools. The firm offers a broad range of specialized planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold.

Manuel Elvir III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63, 65, and 66. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual of America Securities LLC and Mutual of America Life Insurance Company. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Manuel works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Nixon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in The Woodlands, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience, including 13 years with Raymond James & Associates. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and firm-supported research.