Nathaniel Maurer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes work at Primerica and service in the United States Marine Corps for over two decades. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its services with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hugo Perez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to define and work towards their financial goals, specializing in retirement planning and investment guidance. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2022 and has held roles including Relationship Manager and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2019 to 2021. Outside of his professional role, Hugo has interests in beach activities, cars, golf, pets, soccer, and tennis.

Leslie Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of a nonprofit organization that provides grants to local Golden Retriever Rescue Organizations. 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 and offering proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.

Lindsey Redding is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, she worked at Securities America Advisors, PNC Investments, and BBVA in various roles spanning over a decade. She is also involved in insurance sales through Precept Wealth Management. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation tools, risk assessment, and a variety of investment options managed through multiple platforms.

John Dimpel Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James and related entities since 2009 and operates JJD & Associates Inc., his own support company. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Dimpel NDIC LLC, a rental real estate investment company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Kristin Sanders is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and secretary for Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 63A and is involved with a family vitamin club through which she earns supplemental income. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Andrew Simms is a financial advisor with Merrill in The Woodlands, Texas, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner and managing member of Woodlands Style House, a home staging and styling consultation business. 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 institutional accounts.

Jonathan Born is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Based in The Woodlands, TX, he provides financial planning services through his firm. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics without implementation. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options under its WealthPlan program, while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Ryan Martinez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities through a non-discretionary program.

Gordon Menard is a CFP® with 50 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has been with Cambridge since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance agency and owns Synergy Wealth Management as a sole proprietor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

Eugene Diamont II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tomball, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Pedro Navarrete is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Lapp USA and IEWC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a distributor for health supplements with Isagenix. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

John Rogers is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. He has held prior roles within the Wells Fargo organization, including positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Rogers Wealth Management Group LLC in Kingwood, TX. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment options, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Glenn Presnell Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1979, also working at Bank of America since 2009. 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 institutional investors.

Dane Webb is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and officer at Lifetime Decoys, a business focused on retail and media partnerships. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Paul Marston is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been part of the team since May 2022. He co-founded the Marston, Puskorius and Associates group alongside his business partner Neil Puskorius and Wealth Management Client Associate Leticia Smith. Paul's professional focus includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Paul began his career in financial services in 1993 after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Management from the University of Phoenix while working full time at General Motors. He holds the ChFC4 and CLU4 designations from the American College, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Paul has been working with his partner Neil Puskorius since 2010. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Paul has been married to his wife Denice for 33 years. They have two adult sons and one grandchild. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Paul enjoys activities such as biking, music, scuba diving, tennis, traveling, volleyball, and playing piano. He is involved in community work with Horses Help, an organization providing equine therapy for autistic children.

Patrick Hynes is currently the Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of leaders, financial advisors, and support associates. His role involves providing clients with education and guidance to help them make more confident financial planning decisions. Patrick has been with Fidelity Investments since 1999, progressing through various roles including Vice President and Branch Leader, Assistant Branch Manager, Vice President and Financial Consultant, Insurance Wholesaler, Financial Consultant, Insurance Specialist, Investments Associate, and Internship-Operations Specialist. This extensive experience within the company spans over two decades and encompasses a broad range of financial services and leadership positions.

Megan Larkins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her tenure with the firm in 2025. Her background includes experience with Baylor University and involvement with the Extreme Performing Arts Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and fiduciary services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Wendy Fernandez is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. She has been with Fidelity since 2016, progressing through roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Credit Analyst at Prosperity Bank from 2014 to 2016, a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2013 to 2014, and a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2011 to 2013. Throughout her career, Wendy has focused on partnering with families to understand their financial and personal goals, aiming to build customized financial plans that fit unique needs. She prioritizes establishing strong and long-lasting relationships with clients and their families, emphasizing trust, reliability, and proficiency in her work.

Mitchell Murchison is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Comerica Bank, Hancock Whitney Bank, and Woodforest National Bank. Outside of finance, he was involved with Brothers Pizza for three years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.