Marc Hebert is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property business in East Hampton, Connecticut. 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, and institutional investors.

Robert Nerio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Bank of America, N.A. for ten years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a tailored advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its investment process and offers capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader regulatory registrations and affiliations.

Gloria Dowiak is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 23 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and Valic Financial Advisors. She serves as a board member for the Huntington Village Community Association, a homeowners association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Umang Talati is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties.

Duane Horne is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1993 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. His activities include selling term life insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven portfolio management and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Robert Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and A I M Distributors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of a private Christian school in Sugar Land, Texas. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Aaron Trevino is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors and Agia. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Bellaire Little League as Tee Ball/Rookie Ball Coordinator and is co-owner of Eastbury Company, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Isel Isern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, following six years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Phillip Buckner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2009. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Richard Sanborn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and advanced modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Marco Ramirez Garcia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at First National Bank Texas and has experience in business consulting as an operations manager. Outside of advising, he works as an independent contractor for rideshare services. Marco is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of investment vehicles, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

David Altemus is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Chase Schaefer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual of America Securities LLC and Mutual of America Life Insurance Company. Schaefer has worked with Raymond James since 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, employing various portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Ever Ramirez is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer for the Lions Club of Sugar Land. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment and advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Franklin Fortney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in private equity and energy investment partnerships and participates on the event committee for the SEAL Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families of U.S. Navy SEALs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities and wealth management through proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Vernon Bodelson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DBC Inc. and Geronimo before joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole proprietor involved in property management in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Sandor Takacs is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Capital One Advisors, Edward Jones, and Wells Fargo Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Jeffrey Chen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years from 2006 to 2020. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and employs algorithmic automation alongside oversight committees to generate tailored advice.

Michelle Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sole proprietor involved in a separate real estate business in San Jose, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and estate planning specialists.

Billy Gross is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Investments, Stanford Group Company, and Merrill. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers investment solutions alongside its planning services.