James Wayne is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on simplifying financial complexities and collaborating with clients to develop tailored retirement and investment strategies. His role involves providing personalized guidance and fostering long-term partnerships to support clients in taking control of their financial futures. James has held several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025 and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Professional at 49 Financial from 2021 to 2023. Outside of his professional responsibilities, James engages in various personal interests such as family activities, fitness, hiking, movies, tennis, and traveling.

Heather Parks is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a position she has held since 2020. In her role, she partners with clients and their families to navigate the complexities of the financial planning process, building, implementing, and maintaining tailored financial plans based on their unique needs and goals. Heather's experience at Fidelity spans over a decade, beginning in High Net Worth Operations from 2012 to 2016. She then served as a Relationship Manager from 2016 to 2018, followed by a Senior Relationship Manager role from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, she briefly worked as a Planning Consultant before assuming her current role as Financial Consultant. Outside of her professional work, Heather has interests in spending time at the lake, traveling, caring for pets, and volunteering.

Kyle Greer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2011. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Erica Ruchman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at FICO and Merge Healthcare, an IBM company. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement related to design services through Accelerate Performance, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bianca Nica is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank. Outside of her financial career, she also works part-time as a delivery driver for Uber Eats and Amazon Flex. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMA portfolios and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Brett Gadberry is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2014. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 1998, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, Financial Representative, Operations Service Group Associate II, and Brokerage Distributions Representative. His professional experience encompasses comprehensive financial planning, reflecting over two decades of partnership with clients and their families. Brett holds insurance licenses for the states of Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Brett's personal interests include fitness, playing musical instruments, parenthood, caring for pets, and tennis.

William Waller is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Agia and VALIC Financial Advisors, accumulating a decade of experience at the latter. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides various investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology.

Idolina Shumway is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 44 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and operates Shumway Wealth Management, which she founded in 2012. Shumway also maintains a role as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Richard Pakes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of financial services, he is involved in interior design through business ventures including Claudia Pakes Design Studio and Luvant Interiors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Stacy Bouwman is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Austin, TX. She has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Brandon Fowler is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Austin, Texas, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab since 2017 and prior experience with Whole Foods Market. He is also involved with All Day Products LLC, operating under the name Vintage Power and Light. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range 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 guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and emphasizes multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

Cody Amundson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to Ameriprise, he worked at Eastman Meyler PC and held various positions in educational institutions. He is also an associate financial advisor at Montandon and Associates, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kyle Gauthreaux is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, where he participates in fundraising efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Andrew Brock is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Austin, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. and various divisions within JPMorgan Chase since 2012. Outside of his advisory duties, he works with the Boys & Girls Club of Austin, supporting community youth programs. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes advanced derivatives capabilities through affiliated entities.

Natalia Medellin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Austin, TX. She began her career in the industry in 2026 and has worked in various roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2024. Prior to joining the firm, she attended the University of Texas. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating a range of eligible strategies including ESG considerations.

Claire Ricks is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors, she held positions at several companies including Oracle NetSuite and Flagship Restaurant Group: Anthem. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, delivering services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Sheren Tumbleson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Nicholas Morey IV is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securian Financial Services Inc and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his financial career, Morey is the owner of Nick's Fitness, where he provides personal training and nutritional advice. He also serves on the board of Liberty Jump Team, Inc., and is involved with the St. Mary’s University Alumni Association and community outreach through the Oak Hills New Member Committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Susan Balsam is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Robnett Financial LLC, Cetera Wealth Services, and Robnett CPAs. Prior to her advisory roles, she was employed by the Austin Independent School District and was self-employed for one year. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Susan Rohe is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to her current role, she worked at BlackRock Investments, Inc. for a total of 11 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.