Patrick Taylor is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2007 and with Mass Mutual Financial Group since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor owns and operates a business coaching and strategic planning firm that provides goal-setting and leadership development services to business owners. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented strategies.

Elizabeth Hoerl is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund 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.

David Saldana is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Victory Capital Services, USAA Investment Management, and USAA Financial Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Patrick Lane is a financial associate at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Aspect Wealth Management and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of financial advising, he has worked in various roles including coaching soccer and teaching. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered advisor serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Samantha Maney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Rahul Tandan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he worked at Chase Bank and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of CIRLCLE JERKY LLC, a limited liability company established in 2023, though the entity has no active operations. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jason Black is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Dylan Pflum is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Dylan held various roles in education and event management at institutions including Trinity University, Yale University, Southern Methodist University, Cameron University, and Baylor University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure covering custody, brokerage, and alternative investment platforms.

Geoffrey Gatlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in property management and real estate through partnerships in business ventures related to land, rentals, minerals, and livestock. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a variety of portfolio management styles and a notable focus on municipal advisory services.

David Bavero is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously with Securities America Advisors and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advising, he owns Waterstone Labradors, where he breeds and trains British Labradors, and serves as vice president of the Alamo Retriever Club. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Carolyn Brown Simpson is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007. 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.

John Bendele is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes extensive tenure at USAA in various investment and financial planning roles from 1994 to 2020. 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 accounts and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Rene Ruiz is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked with Cambridge since 2012 and also operates Nexus Financial Solutions. Outside of financial advising, Ruiz is involved in photography through Nexus Photogenics and owns a tax service. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

James Morgan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and also has a banking background with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank dating back to 2016. His prior experience includes service in the U.S. Navy. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Britton Du Bose is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at PwC for three years and Greenscape Outdoors for seven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Willis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory practice, he owns Willis Ranch, a cattle-raising operation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Squires is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in New Braunfels, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2000 and was previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in the New Braunfels Downtown Rotary Club and serves on the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo Auction Committee. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to clients.

Frederick Eldred is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Antonio, TX, and has one year of industry experience. Before joining Primerica Advisors, he worked at Edward Jones and held various roles in the medical and service industries. He is involved with Rhythm Metrix, a business he has been associated with since 2012. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers to implement its investment models.

Charlotte Pawel is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, which provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Douglas Sehres is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Planto Roe Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Sehres is also involved in independent insurance brokering with a focus on disability income. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports delivered in partnership with financial advisors. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.