Adam Spencer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022. Prior to his financial career, he spent ten years at Chester's Hamburgers. 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 its recommendations.

Raymundo Gomez Janeiro is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, he held various roles including positions at Swig Drinks and the University of the Incarnate Word. Merrill, along 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 institutional investors.

Taerikk Perry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019 and previously worked with i9 Sports and Love to Swim School. Perry serves on the Board of Directors for Restore Education, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies focused on dependable income sources.

Justin Temple is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and BANK of AMERICA, N.A., as well as Broadway Wealth Solutions. He also worked at St. Mary's University for eight years. 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 its recommendations.

John Contreras is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Group for two years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2018. He is based in San Antonio, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Alan Pearson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

James Boone III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Antonio, Texas. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience, including 13 years with his current firm. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Patrick Taylor is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2007 and with Mass Mutual Financial Group since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor owns and operates a business coaching and strategic planning firm that provides goal-setting and leadership development services to business owners. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented strategies.

Elizabeth Hoerl is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following brief tenures at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

David Saldana is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Victory Capital Services, USAA Investment Management, and USAA Financial Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Patrick Lane is a financial associate at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Aspect Wealth Management and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of financial advising, he has worked in various roles including coaching soccer and teaching. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered advisor serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Samantha Maney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Rahul Tandan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he worked at Chase Bank and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of CIRLCLE JERKY LLC, a limited liability company established in 2023, though the entity has no active operations. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jason Black is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Dylan Pflum is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Dylan held various roles in education and event management at institutions including Trinity University, Yale University, Southern Methodist University, Cameron University, and Baylor University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure covering custody, brokerage, and alternative investment platforms.

James Keck is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2006. Keck serves as an endowment board member for Saint George Episcopal School and is the treasurer for the Sons of the Republic of Texas, Chapter #7. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

David Bavero is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously with Securities America Advisors and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advising, he owns Waterstone Labradors, where he breeds and trains British Labradors, and serves as vice president of the Alamo Retriever Club. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Carolyn Brown Simpson is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007. 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.

John Bendele is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including extensive tenure at USAA from 1994 to 2020 before joining Charles Schwab in 2020. 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 operates a predominantly non-discretionary client relationship model while providing access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset strategic investment approach with centralized custody and supervisory functions.

Rene Ruiz is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. He also operates Nexus Financial Solutions and is involved in photography through Nexus Photogenics. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.