Cristin Bera is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management and a co-founder of Bera Dewhurst & Associates, established in 2002. He began his financial services career at Morgan Stanley in 2001. In his current role, Cristin advises ultra-high-net-worth clients on complex wealth management matters and leads his team in due diligence and selection of external long-only investment managers. He also designs customized investment strategies aligned with client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity requirements. As a qualified Portfolio Manager within Merrill's Investment Advisory Program, Cristin is authorized to develop and implement discretionary investment strategies using individual equities, fixed income securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches. He leads his team's insurance advisory efforts by integrating risk management solutions into broader wealth plans. Prior to his financial career, Cristin worked as an engineer and served in the military, including roles in the US Army Reserve as a Military Police officer and in the US Air Force Reserve Office of Special Investigation. Cristin holds an MBA with concentrations in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago and earned dual bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Humanities & History from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has been involved in his community through over a decade of service as a Director and President of Neartown Little League. He lives with his wife and their three sons.

Allen Johnson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2022 and previously spent six years at Milwaukee Tool Company. 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.

Cain Cunningham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through Ronin Services LLC and provides consulting services related to automobile purchases. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering customized recommendation reports that incorporate research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Carina Herrera is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Caroline Sievers is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer of the St. John the Divine Episcopalian Church Women Board, overseeing accounting and budget duties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to support tailored investment recommendations.

Raymond Frierson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002 and previously worked at Greenbriar Financial Services and 1st Global Advisors. Frierson also serves as a certified public accountant and has acted in fiduciary roles for family trusts. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various investment programs and utilizes research-driven tools, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Clarence Grier Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Houston, TX, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to client risk profiles and investment preferences.

Lauren Ulloa is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Houston, TX, with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Royal Alliance and World Financial Advisors. Prior to her career in finance, she was employed by the Houston Police Department. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and options for discretionary or advisor-managed strategies.

Jennifer Garza is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Avantax Advisory Services and Integrated Tax and Wealth Strategies. Her background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at the University of Houston and Bayou City Wings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of investment vehicles, including model portfolios, registered investment companies, and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Ashford Fulmer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Merrill, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of two real estate ventures, Opulent Oasis Realty Acquisitions LLC and Redwood Realty Acquisitions LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking investment process.

Nicole Boniface is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a photography business and serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Lake Creek Royals Booster 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide network of advisors.

Kimberly Latimer is a Certified Financial Planner® at Ameriprise Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Chilton Capital Management. She serves on the Board of Directors for The Women's Resource of Greater Houston. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Alain Gardner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversified investment approaches.

Lara Umberger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crosby, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive national network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated trust company and securities-based lending options.

Heidi Alikpokou is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

David Alper is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004. 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.

Robert Nichols is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates on a large scale, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors, and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Audree Begay is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Jerry's Pools & Spas and Medi Col for over two decades. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Hector Santos is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and previously held positions at Valic Financial Advisors and Edward Jones. He holds a Series 66 designation. 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 and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Leonardo Duchini is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Strategic Financial Advisors, as well as a period with Bradley-Stinson & Associates. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers these planning services either as one-time engagements or ongoing relationships, integrating planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”