Dennis Mainard is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic Wealth since 2024. He previously held roles at Woodbury Financial Services and QRS & Associates and has operated Mainard Financial since 1984. His background includes activities in life insurance and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Paul Foley Jr. is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at River Crossing POA, The Lighthouse Team LLC, Waddell & Reed, and Ameriprise. He is a managing member of The Lighthouse Team LLC, an entity formed in conjunction with a team at Waddell & Reed. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, institutions, and banks. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions delivered through a large network of advisors using various investment strategies and technological tools.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and also has a longstanding association with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering a range of managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, leveraging its integration with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.

Brian Neyland is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2018 and previously spent 10 years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of a commercial construction company and involved in business ventures related to group health insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, with access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Margaret Walker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Her prior experience includes a long tenure at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Trustees for the United Way of San Antonio and is Vice Chairman and Endowment Campaign Co-Chair of the Witte Museum. She is also a board member of Saint Luke's Episcopal School’s Endowment Board and acts as a guardian of an incapacitated person. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Becerra is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as a bass player in the worship teams at Familia Church and Summit Christian Center, and works as an Uber Eats driver. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carolyn Abshier is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Waddell & Reed, Inc., various insurance carriers, and ran The Lighthouse Team LLC. Her other business activities include managing a non-variable insurance entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

David Griffiths is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Insurance prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional programs.

Andres Garza is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Security Service Federal Credit Union, Security Service Investment Group, Uber, and Huston Tillotson University. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a tailored, non-discretionary approach based on risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting clients through advisory programs and other providers.

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 eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Victory Capital Services, USAA Investment Management Company, New York Life, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and co-owner of Alamo Preferred LLC, a company involved in buying, rehabbing, and renting single-family homes. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it maintains oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

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 with Primerica Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a Jan Pro Commercial Cleaning franchise and operates Family Legacy of Wealth Investment, LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

David Boyers is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Guardian Life, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Victory Capital Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors and offers a wrap-fee asset management program featuring model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm supports a large network of advisors and provides a range of portfolio models that include strategic, tactical, tax-managed, and income-distribution approaches.

Ricardo Cadena is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Next Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an owner of Secure Transport INC and is employed part-time at Safe Pilots Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational and research 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.