Kim Ngan Anaya is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in recommendations.

Justin Swope is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Ameriprise in Houston, TX. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a hay sale operation on his property. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written Recommendation Reports in partnership with its financial advisors.

Alicia Ellis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Texas Bay Credit Union. In addition to her advisory work at Ameriprise, she serves as a financial advisor at Shell Federal Credit Union, meeting directly with credit union members. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Blake Cather is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Edward Jones, where he has worked for 12 years. He serves as a board member of the Kiwanis Club in Baytown, TX, and also participates on the Finance and Governance Committee of the Goose Creek CISD Education Foundation. Additionally, he is a passive member of Dove Landing Capital, LLC, a real estate investment venture. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

William Todd is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments, Inc. since 2009 and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure and utilizing third-party asset managers.

Ryan Cobb is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and GWN Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience in custom pool construction and homebuilding. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a broad platform of investment strategies and technology tools.

Barbara Harmon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Travis Batts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014. He is based in Houston, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steele Arthur is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC from 2022 to 2024, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2010 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Holly Mc Creight is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked for nine years. She has eight years of industry experience and previously worked at Matilda Jane Clothing and Barbers Hill ISD. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns and manages short-term rental properties in Baytown and Rockport, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory and investment strategies. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network, fiduciary standard, and affiliated financial services including trust management and securities-based lending.

Lance Allen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Heritage Bank, Edward Jones, and DWS Investments Distributors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Vadim Clanet is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Global Financial Impact, American Income Life, and several educational institutions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach involves collaborative, non-discretionary implementation and emphasizes tax-aware withdrawal strategies alongside proprietary investment research.

Esther Beal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Parker Joffrion is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at KPMG and spent five years in full-time education. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and manages the bookkeeping for a small used construction equipment business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and research resources to support its advisors.

Troy Mettey Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Memorial Hermann Healthcare Systems for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a wide range of advisory and investment services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Robert Hughes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2005 and concurrently has experience with Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of non-investment products related to home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established providers.

Stuart Jackson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked with Edward Jones since 2024 and owns Jackson Business Solutions, a consulting firm providing management consultation services. Prior to his financial advisory career, he held positions at Alvin Community College, the University of Texas Medical Branch, and the College of the Mainland. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is known for its extensive nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated services including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Kaitlyn Plumb is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at State Farm and Exchange Bank. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jay Gazzier is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate and business ownership through entities such as Gazzier Development Group LLC and Jax Development Group LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jared Reed is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, E*TRADE, J.P. Morgan Securities, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.