Curtis Appleton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services that emphasize quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized manager due diligence, with an ESG framework integrated into its investment recommendations.

Eric Wilkins is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025, he worked at Fidelity in various advisory and brokerage roles from 2021 to 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an online e-commerce store selling second-hand goods. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Ian Buenrostro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he owns MR. JET, LLC, a small business based in Brownsville, TX. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options backed by Wells Fargo’s research and tools. The firm serves clients meeting a net-worth threshold with services that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, among other specialized areas.

Dennis Mainard is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. He has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years and has longstanding roles at QRS & Associates and Mainard Financial, the latter of which involves insurance activities related to life insurance and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach using asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing across various asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Paul Foley Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at River Crossing POA, The Lighthouse Team LLC, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Additionally, he is a managing member of The Lighthouse Team LLC, formed alongside his tenure at Waddell & Reed. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and advanced technology solutions.

Kelly Welker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial and independent insurance sales. He operates Renaissance Wealth Management Group of Texas LLC, a business related to his advisory activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Alfredo Castillo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, AT&T, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Charter Communications, T-Mobile USA, and KCI Wireless. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advice delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Richard Johnson serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is the lead Financial Advisor on a multi-generational team dedicated to providing customized financial strategies tailored to clients' needs. With over 25 years of experience, Richard utilizes resources from Merrill Lynch and the banking conveniences of Bank of America to build comprehensive and long-lasting relationships with clients. His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Richard holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Texas A&M University System. Outside of his professional role, Richard enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Brian Neyland is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2018 and previously spent 10 years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of a commercial construction company and involved in business ventures related to group health insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, with access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Ty Hodges is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. He worked at Spc and Sigma Financial Corporation from 2014 to 2023 before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Hodges Wealth, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Laura Anderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Braunfels, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years at the firm and four years of industry experience. 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. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Margaret Walker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Her prior experience includes a long tenure at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Trustees for the United Way of San Antonio and is Vice Chairman and Endowment Campaign Co-Chair of the Witte Museum. She is also a board member of Saint Luke's Episcopal School’s Endowment Board and acts as a guardian of an incapacitated person. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Phillip Jackson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he has been a volleyball coach with the Alamo Volleyball Association since 2011. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology to support discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Andrew Becerra is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as a bass player in the worship teams at Familia Church and Summit Christian Center, and works as an Uber Eats driver. 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.

Carolyn Abshier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Lighthouse Team LLC, David Ballard, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. She has also operated a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Simon Wright is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, The Cliffs, and &Partners/Indigo Advisors &Partners. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers customized investment advice delivered on a non-discretionary basis.

Clinton Godfrey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial and Citigroup/Citibank. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 investment strategies.

Betty Vargas is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with LPL Financial and has held roles with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers over her career. Vargas is also a partner at Financial Wellness Solutions, where she is involved in tax preparation and planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Julian Serna is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 8 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, Ameriprise Financial Services, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Prashant Sahni is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at firms including Victory Capital Services and USAA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Alamo Preferred LLC, involved in buying, rehabbing, and renting single-family properties. Fidelity, through its affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.