Howard Brandell is a CFP® professional affiliated with Primerica Advisors in Austin, TX, with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2013 and has prior experience at First Care Health Plans and Randall's. In addition to financial advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

James Palmer III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Austin, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an expert witness and provides financial plan production services to Ameriprise advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate customized recommendation reports delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Natia Rage is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc. and various Wells Fargo entities dating back to 2004. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Peter Lynch is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including BBVA Wealth Solutions, CUSO Financial Services, and University Federal Credit Union. His other business activities include involvement with UFCU Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of advisors.

Claire French is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior positions include roles at Merrill and First Western Trust, as well as experience outside finance at The Virginian Restaurant and Teton Pines Country Club. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Shawn Parsons is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial industry, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Parsons is involved in managing a real estate business through S&K Main Street LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Olsen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at TD Ameritrade and BNY Mellon. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a member of Parc Ferme, a non-agent real estate venture. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory services through both non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated model combines brokerage, custody, and advisory services with a focus on multi-asset portfolio strategies and alternative investments.

Sang Lee is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Sang works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop personalized strategies to address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. His areas of focus include general investing, retirement planning, and contingency savings, providing comprehensive financial guidance tailored to individual needs. Sang holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Houston System. He also holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his expertise in investment advising. Sang serves as a resource by offering ongoing advice and coordinating access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions as appropriate. His professional approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families, enabling the creation of strategies that align with their financial goals. Sang emphasizes building a collaborative relationship to address clients' concerns and questions throughout changing circumstances.

Kyle Fernandez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Borderlands Brewing Company and Mission Steel. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Healy Marroy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Austin, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Ellevest and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering a broad range of planning options that address various client needs through tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

Cory Massey is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Cadence Bank, the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, and Stephens Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Paul Zappitielli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supplemented by affiliated mutual funds, tax-efficient services, and securities-based lending options.

David Van Winkle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Chad Miller is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and based in Cedar Park, TX. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Robert Half for 13 years. Miller has also been involved with Life Abundant Leadership and Business Networking International. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, estate, and tax without implementing recommendations. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with its managed-account program while maintaining separate planning and management services.

Heather Dempsey is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her career includes multiple tenures at UBS Financial Services, as well as a brief period at Morgan Stanley. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial solutions including fee-based planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services.

Matthew Voss is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and analysis.

Timothy Shirley is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The S Life, a family-focused social media account managed by his wife. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Megan Lundberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner and managing member of Belmont Homestead LLC, where she is involved in selling chickens and farm produce in Virginia. 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 institutional investors.

Tanisha Walter is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she models sports equipment and clothing for Shop LC and serves as a mentor for youth involved with The Colours Program, a nonprofit organization. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Kerrington Bigsbee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. His background also includes involvement with Indiana University’s business programs and Ernst & Young LLP. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.