Betty Vargas is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in the financial industry, currently associated with LPL Financial. She has a long career including roles at Waddell & Reed, INC. and a partner position at Financial Wellness Solutions, where she is involved in tax preparation and planning. Vargas also manages Pontem LLC, a business entity related to her advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Julian Serna is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 8 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, Ameriprise Financial Services, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Prashant Sahni is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at firms including Victory Capital Services and USAA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Alamo Preferred LLC, involved in buying, rehabbing, and renting single-family properties. Fidelity, through its affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Donald Franks is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021 and previously held roles at USAA Life Insurance Company, USAA Investment Services Company, and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large clientele 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody, brokerage, and research resources.

Grace An is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has prior experience in education, having worked at Texas Christian University and Mustang High School. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Armando Echeveste is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to create personalized financial strategies that address their full financial picture, including building wealth, managing risk, planning for retirement, and establishing meaningful legacies. His areas of expertise include Divorce Transition Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. Armando holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He completed his high school education at John Paul Stevens. Armando communicates fluently in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys basketball, billiards, chess, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Randle Ross is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Antonio, TX, holding a PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenures at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, as well as operating Randle R. Ross, P.C., a CPA firm, since 1983. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and a suite of affiliated providers.

Reginald Newsome is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a Jan Pro Commercial Cleaning franchise. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

David Boyers is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Guardian Life, NYLIFE Securities LLC, Victory Capital Services, and Farmers Financial Solutions. He is licensed with Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Outside his advisory work, he also receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, delivering advisory services through model-based recommendations supported by third-party asset managers. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Ricardo Cadena is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Next Financial Group, Inc for five years before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ventures including Safe Pilots Inc and Secure Transport Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by research, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools.

David Kiolbassa is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a managing senior partner for K & I and Associates, a team dedicated to delivering high-quality service, products, and advice to affluent clients. David's approach focuses on creating personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their goals, with a commitment to acting in their best interest. With over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry, David joined Banc of America Investment Services in 1994, which later merged with Merrill in 2009. He specializes in managing wealth for successful individuals and their families, emphasizing consistency and a high level of care throughout the client experience. David is a fifth-generation Texan who has lived in San Antonio since 1986. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has been actively involved in the community, serving in roles such as Chairman of the March of Dimes Walk America, board member of the San Antonio Zoological Society, member of the Investment Committee for the Catholic Community Foundation, Leadership San Antonio class XXVIII participant, YMCA soccer coach for 10 years, officer in the Knights of Columbus, Chair of Seton Home San Antonio, board member of Catholic Charities, and youth ministry core member at his church.

Patrick Bitter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary and treasurer of the Sursum Corda Foundation. 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, and institutional investors.

William Johnson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and USAA Group. Johnson has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily 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 mix of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from Schwab’s Center for Financial Research.

Manuel Von Schulenburg is an International Wealth Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1988 and has held positions with several firms, including Shearson Lehman Brothers before joining Merrill Lynch in 1992. In his current role, Manuel serves corporate executives, business owners, and their families in the U.S. and Mexico, focusing on managing wealth through evolving financial markets and international regulations. He also functions as a Portfolio Manager, managing personalized investment strategies for his clients. Manuel’s educational background includes a high school diploma from CUM Centro Universitario Mexico and an associate degree from the CBM School of Business in San Antonio, Texas. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional approach centers on understanding clients’ values and goals through one-on-one conversations to assist in pursuing life objectives and legacy planning. Outside of his advisory work, Manuel has been active in community service along with his wife, Ericka. They have volunteered in various capacities since 2005, including organizing retreats and fundraising. Manuel and his family enjoy boating, water sports, and bicycle riding. His daughter Jacqueline, who has worked with him at Merrill Lynch since 2021, is fully registered and part of his professional team.

Ronald Eckert is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC and USAA Financial Planning Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

David Dunham is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, serving in both the LLC and Inc. entities. Based in San Antonio, TX, Dunham’s career has been focused solely within Ameriprise. 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 clients approaching or in retirement with written Recommendation Reports and ongoing planning advice centered on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kyron Lee is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Greene Tweed and LANCER, as well as multiple positions within Primerica since 2016. Kyron also engages in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies of Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Antonio Carias is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2011. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kirsten Callaway Lolie is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2025 and has prior experience at Bank of America from 2013 to 2025. Kirsten holds the Series 66 designation and is based in San Antonio, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 recommendations.

John Miller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Minnesota Life, and Tax and Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Miller serves as a board member for the Gonzales County Wildlife Management Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms. The firm supports a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and trust companies, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.