James Boston is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 63 license and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. 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 ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Skelly is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and acts as a commodity pool operator registered with the CFTC.

Mark Thornberry is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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.

Christie Hayden is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James & Associates and TIAA-CREF. Outside of her advisory role, Christie works as an independent contractor providing dog walking and pet sitting services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Christie is based, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Luke Brown is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has more than 27 years of experience providing financial advice and wealth management services to high net worth individuals and families. Luke specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and philanthropic planning. He works closely with families to develop wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs and goals. Luke holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation, which is administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and taught in conjunction with The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Luke earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from Texas A&M University. He resides in The Woodlands, Texas, with his wife and three children. Outside of work, Luke enjoys fishing, hiking, reading, and spending time with his family. He is involved with the Woodedge Community Church.

Jennifer Dillee is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera Wealth Services and Cetera since 2025 and operates under the dba Perkins Financial since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, serving over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Larry Claxton Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Houston, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has experience working at firms including W&S Brokerage Services, Valic Financial Advisors, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Larry has held various roles in the financial services industry since 2014. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Donald Giello is the sole advisor at DBG Capital Advisors, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in The Woodlands, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at DBG Capital Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2008. DBG Capital Advisors provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to a small, specialized client base. The firm operates as a single-advisor practice focused on closely managed accounts.