Louis Davenio Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad financial planning menu. The firm offers tailored investment recommendations supported by its research and planning tools, with services that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche planning areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Leticia Jennings is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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.

Steven Chefas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and owns a holding company in Conroe, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Moses Francis Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. He also has experience with God's House Of Praise Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, IRS‑qualified Charitable Gift Funds, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage multi‑manager and fund‑of‑funds structures and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

J. Shane Gentry is a financial advisor at Osaic with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Assetmark Financial, Inc. and Assetmark Brokerage, LLC for nine years. Gentry is also involved in wealth management through his ownership of Edge Wealth Management, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers portfolios that include a variety of investment vehicles managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Waddy Hammond is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. Hammond oversees the Kathleen Sorrentino Special Needs Trust, managing expenses and deposits related to the care of the beneficiary. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, using proprietary research and model-driven asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Keaton Swayze is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2013 and is currently affiliated with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver systematic model portfolios.

Vivica Herrell is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Tomball, TX. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been in the industry since 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 for a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jackson Kothe is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors for six years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a variety of investors and offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Joseph Simons is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently practicing at Charles Schwab in The Woodlands, TX. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Key Investment Services, KeyBank, and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a blend of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative investment process.

Nicholas Scannell is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2009, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2019 and Investment Solutions Representative from 2009 to 2011. Nicholas focuses on helping clients work towards their financial goals, aligning his business approach and values with customer needs. Throughout his career at Fidelity Investments, Nicholas has developed expertise in financial consulting, providing investment solutions and guidance to clients. His professional experience spans over a decade within the financial services industry, centering on client-focused financial planning and investment strategies.

Zachary Pyles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christine Brandewie is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Boston is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 63 license and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Skelly is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and acts as a commodity pool operator registered with the CFTC.

Garth Hentges is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Kingwood, TX, and has nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by internal and third-party research.

Mark Thornberry is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christie Hayden is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James & Associates and TIAA-CREF. Outside of her advisory role, Christie works as an independent contractor providing dog walking and pet sitting services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Christie is based, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Luke Smith is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Luke Brown is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has more than 27 years of experience providing financial advice and wealth management services to high net worth individuals and families. Luke specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and philanthropic planning. He works closely with families to develop wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs and goals. Luke holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation, which is administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and taught in conjunction with The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Luke earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from Texas A&M University. He resides in The Woodlands, Texas, with his wife and three children. Outside of work, Luke enjoys fishing, hiking, reading, and spending time with his family. He is involved with the Woodedge Community Church.