Ronnie Higgs is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including USAA, Fisher Asset Management, Coinbase, Robinhood Markets, and Liberty Mutual. He has also been employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities during multiple periods. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

David Spellman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Money Concepts Capital Corp and Snap Financial, and is also involved in his own insurance agency, David Spellman Agency, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Pamela Talamantez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors, Merrill, Chalice Capital Partners, Texas Capital Bank, Raymond James, and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to offer diversified investment options and operates with more than 14,000 financial advisors and $671 billion in assets under management.

Jose Ramos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and was previously employed with JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2009 to 2018. Outside of finance, he performs as a musician in a local band. 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 incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Iryna Shepeta is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has been with Primerica and its affiliate, PFS Investments Inc., since 2025. Prior to her advisory roles, she was self-employed from 2015 to 2017 and did not work in the industry from 2017 to 2025. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and offers a range of investment models, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Michael Sonnier is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America since 2002. Sonnier serves on the advisory board of PragerU, a media organization providing free educational content promoting American values. 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 institutional investors.

Adalberto Cuevas is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' evolving financial needs. Leveraging insights from Merrill and the comprehensive banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, he aims to help clients pursue their financial goals. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Adalberto brings a deep understanding of wealth management. He was born in Mexico, grew up in Chicago from the age of eight, and has lived in San Antonio for more than 20 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Mary's University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Adalberto is bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English. Committed to community involvement, Adalberto follows the Merrill tradition of participating in local organizations through volunteer work. His professional philosophy centers on building strong, accessible relationships with clients to assist them in making important financial decisions.

Annabelle Watson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Recognos Financial. Watson is also involved with Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage her practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored planning through a centralized consulting team.

Catherine Blyden is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015, with additional experience at Agile Group USA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where she is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients as well as registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Scott Muenz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a business that holds an office building in San Antonio. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional financial services company.

Yareli Martinez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Martinez also has experience at Jpmorgan Chase Bank and previously worked at TJ Maxx Company. She is affiliated with San Antonio College. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Scott Thompson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Thompson is also involved in insurance sales through Clipper Wealth Management, focusing on non-variable health insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Timothy Montfort is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009 and is also the owner and CEO of Hill Country Woodshop, a woodworking business he founded in 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kyle Irwin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2020. He focuses on understanding clients' individual financial situations, concerns, and goals to effectively address their priorities. Kyle collaborates with clients to create personalized financial plans and shares ideas aimed at enhancing their financial future. He emphasizes working ethically and diligently for the people of South Texas and their families. Kyle has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having held various roles since 2009, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, High Net Worth Case Manager, PCG Relationship Manager, Premium Service Representative, and Financial Service Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Insurance Sales Representative at Western & Southern Financial Group from 2008 to 2009. Kyle holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in baseball, football, family activities, movies, social events with friends, and parenthood.

Alan Imes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020, including time at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Prior to that, he was employed at USAA in various financial planning and investment management roles. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios, due diligence on alternative investments, and a centralized operational structure serving a large client base.

Michael Borok is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the budget committee of Grace Baptist Church and owns Shoreline Investment Strategies, LLC, an investment-related firm. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, providing tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools. The firm’s broad planning menu includes specialized services for clients meeting net-worth thresholds, covering areas such as retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning.

Marissa Carabajal is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill for 26 years. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dustin Bryant is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Nike for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, Bryant coaches soccer at New Braunfels Christian Academy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Friesen Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for St. David’s Episcopal School in San Antonio, focusing on finance and budgeting. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs combining in-house and third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Joshua Galindo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in San Antonio, TX, holding the Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was affiliated with Texas Cavaliers and has experience working in education within the Alamo Heights School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.