Najera Rogers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Jackson National Life Insurance Company and Fisk University. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a branding company called Boss Brands Consulting. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include structured financial planning tools and diverse investment programs.

Andrew Mcgee is a financial advisor at Stifel based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2002 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Mcgee co-manages a rental property through an LLC with his wife. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a proprietary investment analysis methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Pete Nguyen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party management teams.

George Devassal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. He is based in Houston, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and specialized planning groups.

Jonathan Al Sahli is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities and is a partner in a family residential remodeling business. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Marina Ageyeva is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and licenses including Series 63 and Series 65. Her career includes roles at firms such as New York Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach often involves model-driven portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, complemented by access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Jarrod Mc Cubbin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Morgan Stanley since 2025 and previously operated insurance agencies affiliated with Allstate from 2015 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning approach utilizing firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

David Green is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 and offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lauren Paine is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, Texas. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Avalon Wealth Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

David Zientek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kingwood, TX, and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Intrua Financial LLC, Willis Johnson & Associates, and the University of Houston. He is also licensed as an enrolled agent providing tax preparation and accounting services through ORDOS Tax Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Akash Gupta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2020 and is also a managing member at Flood, Kallus, Yen & Gupta, PLLC, a CPA firm specializing in tax preparation and consulting. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in CPA services and business ownership through AVM Strategy, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service which provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Monica Mena Cordero is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held multiple roles associated with Haverford College and briefly worked for Burger King. She is the sole owner of an LLC inherited from her grandmother, which manages rental properties. 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 institutions.

Stella Nkpa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Katy, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach 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.

Brian Meeks is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following five years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed as an overnight sanitation technician at a grocery store in San Antonio. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lee Dudinsky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at FSC Securities Corporation and Advantage Capital Corporation, as well as over three decades of self-employment. He also acts in a fiduciary capacity for an estate. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Santos Herrera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets, employing more than 14,000 financial advisors, and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

David Ho is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for six years and Merrill for ten years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan services supported by Wells Fargo Investment Institute research and third-party analytics.

Joe LeBrane is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He provides strategic financial guidance with a focus on proactive communication and personalized planning and investing approaches. Joe's work involves helping individuals and families make clear, disciplined financial decisions aligned with their long-term goals. Joe has extensive experience in the financial industry, having served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022, a Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2020, and a Financial Services Representative at Hancock Whitney from 2013 to 2015. Outside of his professional work, Joe has interests in fitness, culinary experiences, golf, parenthood, and traveling.

Alison Young is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She worked at AllianceBernstein L.P. and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC from 2015 to 2020 before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC in 2020. Alison serves on the advisory board and finance committee of Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process includes centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Franklin Breazeale III is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2011 and provides personalized wealth planning, integrating corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans into long-term financial strategies. His client base includes affluent individuals, couples, and families across Texas and various locations nationwide. Frank holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from The University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree with a concentration in finance from Baylor University. He has earned several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). These credentials reflect his focus on estate planning services, investments, executive compensation, and liquidity strategies. Engaged in his community, Franklin supports local organizations such as Easter Seals and participates in the deep-seated Merrill tradition of community involvement. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys outdoor activities including running, golf, basketball, fishing, football, hiking, hunting, music, and spending time with his wife and two daughters in Kingwood.