Troy Hein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2022. He began his financial services career in 2019 and has developed a focus on working with athletes, industry professionals, and high net worth individuals to build, manage, and preserve their wealth. Troy and his team work closely with families and small business owners to create wealth management strategies that align with their specific goals. His areas of expertise include education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Troy’s approach emphasizes listening to clients and assisting them in making informed decisions to develop comprehensive financial plans. Troy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Stephen F Austin State University and holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys golfing, hunting, music, and writing.

Joseph Fisher is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and AXA Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is also a content creator in the gaming space as a Twitch streamer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors.

Kyle West is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He partners with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans tailored to their personal needs. Kyle focuses on identifying both short-term and long-term goals to build and improve financial plans, maintaining ongoing communication throughout the process. Kyle has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Retirement Solutions Representative, and High Net Worth Associate. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting his work with clients. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kyle has interests in food, golf, movies, and traveling.

Bruce Bessner is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, New England Securities, MSI Financial Services, and others. Outside of advisory work, he is a board member and treasurer of the Central Texas Community Foundation and serves on the finance council board of St. John Vianney Church as well as nonprofit boards related to equine-assisted therapy. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with various portfolio management options and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and integration of multiple custodial and legacy program arrangements.

Taylor Boice is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Stifel Nicolaus, and Frontier Bank of Texas, where he also manages the Frontier Wealth Advisors Program. Boice is based in Austin, TX. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning supported by a centralized service team using proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Lin Edwards is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2017, Edwards worked at Bank of America and Merrill. He is also the owner and trustee of Monarch Wealth Management Inc., an investment-related business based in Bee Cave, TX. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and written summaries.

John Deng is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. He is also an owner and partner of Jstar Capital Investments IV, LLC, which invests in promissory notes related to a medical device company specializing in patented bone-fastening screws. John has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional advisory programs.

Eric Stromfeld is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the priorities and goals of his clients. He focuses on helping clients manage various aspects of their financial lives, including college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Eric applies a client-centered approach to wealth management, emphasizing a thorough understanding of what is most important to each client. Eric holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute in conjunction with The Yale School of Management, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. Eric has lived and worked in several regions, including Washington, DC, the San Francisco Bay Area, New Jersey, and currently resides in Liberty Hill, Texas, with his wife and two sons. In addition to his professional work, Eric is involved in the Morris County Chamber of Commerce and Sustainable Morristown, and he supports community organizations such as the Special Olympics of New Jersey and ARC Morris. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, chess, and spending time with his family.

Dominic Eramo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Austin, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. among others. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG considerations, with implementation support from affiliated investment-management entities.

Grace Freund is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Austin, TX, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, she worked at The Walt Disney Company and has experience in catering and retail markets. She studied and worked at Purdue University for five years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of strategic and tactical investment options supported by technology tools.

Nicholas Vandermolen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC and Henderson Selections LLC. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC unit, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

William Chism is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Round Rock, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. 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 focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Marcus Geisler is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed by Pappadeaux for three years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Adam Rosenthal is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Rosenthal serves on the board of New Renaissance Basketball and chairs the investment committee at Rodeph Sholom. He is also involved as a trustee in various family and insurance trusts and advises the BBA Advisory Board at the University of Texas. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering customized financial plans using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Erica Haring is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2006, including 6 years at Wells Fargo Clearing and 4 years at Wells Fargo Clearing Services. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Rudy Gates is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. 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.

Ramiro Gallegos III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previous experience at Charles Schwab, Ramco Electric, and Dell Technologies. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and model portfolios.

Colby Boyle is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and has diverse background experience including roles at Academy Sports and Outdoors and Sky Ranch Christian Camps. 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 sources.

David Gardner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2010 to 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides annual written recommendations and tax-aware strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Traci Wood is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000 and has also worked at Bank of America N.A. since 2020. 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.