Joshua Carr is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2014. His spouse owns an art and merchandise business based in Houston. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeremy Cooke is a CFP® credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2003. Based in Houston, TX, Cooke holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Qaadir Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 registration and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Ameritas Advisory Services and Edward Jones, and is co-owner of Williams Wealth Management LLC, where he is involved in recruiting, training, and business development. Williams also serves as Managing Director at The AFP Group, overseeing daily operations and supporting financial advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors, providing a range of financial planning and investment management options including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Taylor Rouse is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Taylor works with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Taylor aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools to take control of their financial lives and select platforms suited to their needs. Taylor holds a Bachelor's degree from Montreat College and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). These credentials reflect Taylor's commitment to providing informed financial guidance aligned with clients' goals.

Vishnu Bhatt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has three years of industry experience. He has been associated with Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee and holds power of attorney for his mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions at a large scale.

Neil Parmar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its advisors.

Daniel Koenig is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2018. Prior to that, he was with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2016 to 2018. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, and employs tax-aware and risk management strategies including derivatives and tax-loss harvesting.

Thomas Parrish is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2023. Based in Houston, TX, Parrish’s career includes positions at major financial institutions. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data sources.

Athena Morrow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she provides plan production services to local advisors through Penni, Rippey, Cunningham & Associates, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to generate personalized recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Samantha Aguilar is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked primarily at Fidelity Investments since 2017, with a brief tenure at Haynes Boone, LLP. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christopher Hall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank divisions from 2013 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Fidi Consi LLC, an investment-related business. Ameriprise offers specialized retirement-income planning services for individuals with significant investable assets, combining algorithmic analysis with personalized recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional financial services provider.

Joseph Willey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Roberts Wealth Management and Cetera Investors, as well as various non-financial roles early in his career. He is also involved in managing an advisory business through Tiras Wealth Management LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Mario Trevino Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, having also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2008. He is based in San Antonio, TX. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Carolina Buttafuoco is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Escalada USA LLC and WGU (Western Governors University). 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Valerie Bethel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2009. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Olindsey Brown is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent three years with Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a 25% ownership in a men’s clothing business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification principles and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Alyssa Biggins Vacek is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Shell and Blackrock. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a support company called Biggins Wealth Services in Houston, TX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports a wide advisor network, with notable capabilities in municipal finance and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Anthony Torres is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and has prior experience at Heb and Klein Oak Highschool. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in music as a songwriter and performer. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Their approach includes algorithm-driven retirement recommendations combined with personalized financial advising, primarily serving clients with significant investable assets.

David Faris is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mary Matl is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Oil States International, as well as work at Texas A&M University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program emphasizes non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process that integrates quantitative and qualitative research.