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.

Jay Fine is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Helotes, TX, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he served in the United States Army for 20 years. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jonathan Woodus is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2021 and has additional work experience with Lancer Worldwide and Church's Chicken. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales related to home security, automation products, and mortgage loan referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm manages a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custody and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Martha Taylor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. She serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in San Antonio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and approved tools, emphasizing advisory services without recommending individual securities as part of standalone plans.

Russell Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Victory Capital Services and JPMorgan Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with a focus on customizable portfolio strategies supported by both proprietary research and third-party managers.

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 with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, he was involved in a roofing business for five years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Kara Perez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has been associated 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

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.

Janella Moya is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and USAA Financial Advisors, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a food and grocery delivery driver in Austin, Texas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Jody Wilkinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and investment modeling to support client planning needs.

Nancy De Leon is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill Lynch in 1995 and has been active in the financial services industry since 1992. Nancy focuses on developing wealth management strategies tailored to the financial objectives of individuals, families, and their businesses, with particular expertise in legacy planning. She holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Nancy offers clients access to the investment resources of Merrill Lynch along with the banking services of Bank of America to address a broad range of financial needs. She serves clients with interests in areas such as education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, international wealth management, legacy planning, and portfolio management services. Nancy is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional work, her personal interests include biking, hiking, painting, photography, reading, running marathons, soccer, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Alberto Maycotte is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in international wealth management, managing new wealth, and serving clients in the sports and entertainment sectors. Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, Alberto leverages his language skills to work with a diverse client base. Alberto has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, assisting families and businesses in navigating their financial needs. He holds professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Alberto earned his Bachelor's Degree from St Mary's University. Outside of his professional duties, Alberto enjoys soccer, tennis, and spending time with his family. He approaches his work with the philosophy of developing personalized financial strategies tailored to help clients pursue their long-term goals.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 63 license and 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an insurance agent offering disability, fixed, and traditional life insurance products, and serves as a trustee managing investment accounts held in trust for an immediate family member. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation and portfolio construction utilizing various investment vehicles and third-party managers.