David Newton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alcon and Quorum Business Solutions, as well as time spent at Southern Methodist University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Justin Flowers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and is also involved in a family ranch business that manages hay and cattle. Outside of advising, he maintains a long-term role with a foundation repair company in Beaumont. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolios, and supports its advisors with research tools and multiple investment platforms.

Mark Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013, including his current role starting in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates insurance-related businesses focused on property and casualty insurance as well as fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Carolina Askew is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. 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 a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Sherry Verburgt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates restaurants and a working ranch, and has been involved in real estate activities in the Netherlands. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings and proprietary research to tailor client solutions.

Charles Rizzo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pearland, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network and additional services such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Shane Stephens is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients to develop financial plans that align with their individual goals and needs, and assists in implementing these plans through appropriate investment strategies. Shane's experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, including Financial Representative in 2022, Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Consultant from 2024 to the present. Outside of his professional work, Shane has personal interests in baseball, fishing, football, golf, kayaking, and spending time with pets.

Katie Carter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and been involved with several organizations, including Texas Tech University and the Georgie G. Snyder Center For Business Communication. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Jennifer Robbins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at PNC Investments, BBVA Securities Inc, Morgan Stanley, SWBC Investment Services, and Capital One Investing. Outside of advising, she has explored real estate opportunities through an ownership interest in Next Adventure Properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thalia Savvidis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with DGW Worldwide, LLC as an independent advisor. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team.

Douglas Ottosen is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2023. In addition to advisory work, Ottosen has involvement in non-investment activities related to home security and automation product referrals through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Timothy O'Connor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020, following seven years at UBS Financial Services. He is based in Houston, TX. 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 and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Carter Malonson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at North Italia and Vanderbilt University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a proprietary blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Justin O’Bannon is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been employed by BP Energy Co since 2014. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Jennifer Kane is a Private Wealth Manager at Merrill Private Wealth Management, specializing in investments and wealth management. She has over twenty-five years of experience in evaluating client investment objectives, implementing strategies, and managing client relationships. Her client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Prior to her current role, Jennifer held positions such as Private Wealth Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, Global Investment Specialist at J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank, Senior Vice President at Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management, and Lead Portfolio Manager and member of the Investment Committee at Front Barnett Associates. She began her career as an analyst at Fayez Sarofim & Company in Houston, Texas. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of her professional commitments, she is involved with the Bellaire Chapter of the Young Men's Service League and enjoys fishing, running, and spending time with her family.

Charlie Chandler is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at UBS, RBC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as work outside finance at Texas A&M and Chandler Guest Ranch. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory program.

Charles Mccall Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has experience with Wells Fargo Bank, JP Morgan Chase & Co., and Conns Home Plus, totaling over 15 years in the financial and related sectors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Roberto Martinez is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2019, he worked at Actinver Securities, Inc. outside the United States for seven years. Martinez is also an owner and partner of two real estate entities involved in short-term and long-term rental property management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Judith Wallace is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill, and Waddell & Reed. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Blaize Kaduru is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.