Larette Mcpherson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2002. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Randal Simpson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Houston. Since joining Merrill in 2016, he has worked with a diverse range of clients, including families, companies, and executives, to develop long-term wealth management strategies aligned with their life goals. He also serves as the TSPN Group's resource for executive services, specializing in stock option planning, Rule 10b5-1 plans, and Rule 144 services. Prior to his current role, Randal accumulated over 30 years of experience as a manufacturing and supply chain executive, including more than a decade as a Section 16 officer. He applies his extensive background in customer service, business, and finance to address areas such as corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, and retirement planning. Randal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management and an MBA in Finance, both from the University of Colorado. He has earned professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, Randal speaks conversational Spanish. He and his wife, Daniela, reside in Houston with their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, scuba diving, skiing, playing table tennis, and traveling.

Warren Mayfield is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2008 and also works with Primerica Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Computer Nutt, a computer restoration business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan management.

Elizabeth Lockwood is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1989 and previously worked at PaineWebber/Rotan Mosle starting in 1985. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Mark Brezina is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, with eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Lifestyle Asset Management, First Allied Securities, and Lifestyle Financial Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and analyses from its Global Investment Committee.

Douglas Hohertz is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Black Knight Wealth Management, Salient Partners, and The Mitchell Group, Inc. He serves as a board member of the Houston Community College Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions tailored to client objectives.

Perry Silverman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Alexander Paulea is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and Associates for three years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Paulea is involved in family investment businesses based in Houston, Texas. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Michael Cevallos is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory services through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryan Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017. Prior to that, he held positions at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC, and Regions Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. Their approach incorporates an ESG eligibility framework and access to a wide range of products through its security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant registrations.

Adam Field is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Katy, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and various Wells Fargo entities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a content creator on YouTube. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a range of financial products that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Raymond Hershey is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and spent nine years with the Rockwood School District. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the executive board of CMSSL and is the board treasurer for Aim High St. Louis. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that delivers tailored retirement planning recommendations focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Olivia Luque is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, with one year of industry experience. She has held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and has a background that includes academic involvement at the University of Florida. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Dennis Hellwig is a financial professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2025, following 15 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He also serves as President of the Charles Lawson Baur Foundation, a charitable organization focused on identifying candidates for donations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement plan services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Laura Owen Pio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2018, with prior experience at The Act 1 Group Inc. and Empire Films Inc. Outside of finance, she serves on the board of LEO Entertainment LLC, a film production and entertainment company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and a broad investment platform to serve its diverse client base.

Eric Dluzniewski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He previously worked with Cain Watters & Associates, LLC and has a Series 65 designation. His background includes positions at Texas A&M University and Beacon Lakes Golf Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research.

Carol Whitley is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Houston, TX. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

David Novelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Novelli is an author and a licensed pilot who owns and operates a general aviation aircraft. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and planning services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

John Gallinaro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, MML Distributors, LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eli Horn is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sunamerica Capital Services, Inc., AIG, Hartman Investments, and D.H. Hill Securities, LLLP. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.