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.

Edward Gonzales Jr. is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co. since 2020 and previously held roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services from 2005 through 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a hospitality property in Port Aransas, TX. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated operational structure.

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 with Primerica Advisors based in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Guardian Life, NYLIFE Securities LLC, Victory Capital Services, Inc., Farmers Financial Solutions, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supporting 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 having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2021 and Next Financial Group, Inc. since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business ownership with Secure Transport Inc and holds employment with Safe Pilots Inc. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

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 Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023 and previously held positions at TIAA-CREF, Giant Food Stores, Kelly Services, and Harland Clarke. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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 is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Bank of America for twelve years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2025. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Carlos Camarillo is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in San Antonio, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. and Summit Electric Supply. Camarillo serves as parliamentarian for the Clark Athletic Booster Club, advising on procedural and bylaw matters. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisors.

John Miller is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services and Minnesota Life. Miller is also a board member of the Gonzales County Wildlife Management Association, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and multiple investment management options.

Allison Plunk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and held various roles outside finance, including positions in education, hospitality, and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering financial planning and diverse investment programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Pablo Sotomayor is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Corient and Intercontinental Wealth Advisors LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides multiple investment implementation options, including proprietary and third-party strategies, tailored to client objectives.

Mary Canales is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Antonio, Texas, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 13 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an insurance agent offering disability insurance, equity-indexed annuities, fixed annuities, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.