Russell Harrison is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets. Harrison serves as a board member and 401(k) committee participant at Oak Hills Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques while offering a wide range of investment and financial services through its extensive network.

Stephen Miranda is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP MORGAN CHASE Bank N.A. from 2018 to 2022, as well as AllState Insurance and Urban Access Properties. Miranda serves as a board member for the Greater Houston Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and participates on the Harris County Loan Review Committee, providing oversight to the County Opportunity Fund. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erik Munson is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is dedicated to helping clients develop and adjust personalized wealth plans built around their unique priorities and financial goals. Erik's approach involves working closely with clients to pursue objectives such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income strategies, and legacy planning. Erik holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Texas A&M University System and maintains several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is affiliated with the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and participates in community organizations such as the Central Texas Food Bank, RBI Austin, the SIFMA Foundation, and the Terrell Heights Neighborhood Association. Outside of his professional work, Erik enjoys cooking, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, hunting, music, reading, scuba diving, and spending time with his family. He currently resides in San Antonio with his family and values a client-first approach to financial advising.

Lilly Jordan is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in the Schertz Cibolo Universal City Independent School District for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Villarreal Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2011, following six years at Bank of America, he has focused on helping individuals, families, and business owners create personalized financial strategies tailored to their goals. As a key member of K&I Associates, a team recognized by Forbes as a "Best-in-State Wealth Management Team" from 2023 to 2025, David delivers comprehensive, 360-degree financial strategies with an emphasis on understanding each client's unique priorities. David's expertise includes education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement planning, and tax minimization among other areas. He employs a consultative and objective approach that addresses both short-term objectives and long-term aspirations by investing time to deeply understand his clients' concerns and ambitions. David holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio and carries professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Residing in San Antonio since 2005, David and his wife, Daisy, are active members of several church organizations. His personal interests include billiards, chess, cooking, football, music, running, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling.

Shawn Gosdin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1999. In his role, Shawn directs his team's efforts to provide a comprehensive range of financial strategies and services. He emphasizes a holistic approach to wealth management, addressing clients' family needs, business interests, community responsibilities, and long-term aspirations. Shawn and his team focus on managing the day-to-day details of wealth management, enabling clients to concentrate on their most meaningful interests and obligations while advancing their personal and generational financial goals. Shawn's areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, and sports and entertainment financial matters. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and attended Texas A&M University. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Shawn enjoys fishing, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Anna Femat is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a division of Bank of America. Since beginning her career with Merrill Lynch in 1987, she has focused on assisting clients in establishing objectives and developing strategies tailored to retirement planning, education funding, long-term care, and credit solutions, including home financing. She employs a Personal Wealth Analysis process to understand clients' situations and guide them toward achieving their financial goals. Anna holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in business management from the University of the Incarnate Word. She has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designations and is a designated Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) within Bank of America – Merrill. Her areas of focus include education planning, employee benefits, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Anna and her husband Ramiro have been married for over 30 years and have two children. She is active in her community through involvement with the Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic Church, Conservation Society of San Antonio, Habitat for Humanity, Junior League of San Antonio, Pan American Round Table, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the University of the Incarnate Word Alumni Association. In her personal time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, music, painting, pottery, reading, sewing, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Rachel Cano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

James Winton is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working as part of the Johnson & Associates Wealth Management Team. The team brings over 30 years of collective investment industry experience and combines their expertise with the global resources of Merrill to offer comprehensive wealth management services tailored to individual clients’ financial situations and goals. James’s approach emphasizes understanding each client’s full financial picture and personal priorities to create flexible strategies designed to adapt to changing market conditions. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He follows a structured wealth planning process that involves getting to know the client, analyzing their situation, implementing customized financial plans, and tracking progress to help clients pursue their goals. James holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University System and has earned the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also active in professional organizations such as the Order of the Alamo and the San Antonio German Club. Outside of work, James enjoys baseball, boating, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, pickleball, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Paxton Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Antonio, TX. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2018, he worked at Sequent Planning, LLC, ProEquities, Inc., and Futurity First. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches informational Medicare classes through local school districts and is involved in efforts to make financial services accessible to the deaf community through his insurance brokerage activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements and provides a range of programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Jonathan Woodus is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, Lancer Worldwide, and Church's Chicken. He is also involved in sales of investment-related products and receives non-investment related compensation for referrals of home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving mainly individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services via a large network of financial advisors using model-delivery strategies created by third-party asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Martha Taylor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as Citigroup Global Markets. She also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in San Antonio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Journel Gibbs is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President and Chairman of the Board for the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum and is involved with local historical and community organizations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Samantha Kennedy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to that, she has worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 1996. 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 for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Garrett Cox is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Before his financial career, he was involved with Coxco Roofing for five years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Kara Perez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1992. 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 strategies from internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hayley Mattoon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Antonio, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Prior to her current role, she worked in various industries including construction and hospitality. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary programs and third-party asset managers.

Christopher Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Valaris (formerly Rowan Companies Inc.) for 15 years and spent two years at Western Governors University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Amber Carden is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has maintained a longstanding association with Bank of America since 1983. Outside of her advisory role, Carden is involved in multiple nonprofit organizations, including serving as an ambassador for HeartGift, co-chairing a capital campaign for the Junior League of Austin, and holding board positions with E3 Alliance, the Headliners Club, and Helping Hand Home Society. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party portfolio managers and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Mazzanti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including New York Life, Merrill, Bank of America, and USAA Financial Advisors. He has been with J.P. Morgan since 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.