Laura Anderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Braunfels, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years at the firm and four years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Margaret Walker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Her prior experience includes a long tenure at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Trustees for the United Way of San Antonio and is Vice Chairman and Endowment Campaign Co-Chair of the Witte Museum. She is also a board member of Saint Luke's Episcopal School’s Endowment Board and acts as a guardian of an incapacitated person. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Phillip Jackson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he has been a volleyball coach with the Alamo Volleyball Association since 2011. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology to support discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Andrew Becerra is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as a bass player in the worship teams at Familia Church and Summit Christian Center, and works as an Uber Eats driver. 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.

Carolyn Abshier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Lighthouse Team LLC, David Ballard, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. She has also operated a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Simon Wright is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, The Cliffs, and &Partners/Indigo Advisors &Partners. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers customized investment advice delivered on a non-discretionary basis.

David Griffiths is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, following roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo Insurance, and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 investment recommendations.

Clinton Godfrey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial and Citigroup/Citibank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Betty Vargas is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with LPL Financial and has held roles with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers over her career. Vargas is also a partner at Financial Wellness Solutions, where she is involved in tax preparation and planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Julian Serna is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 8 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, Ameriprise Financial Services, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union. 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.

Prashant Sahni is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at firms including Victory Capital Services and USAA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Alamo Preferred LLC, involved in buying, rehabbing, and renting single-family properties. Fidelity, through its affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Nicholas Gamez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. 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.

Donald Franks is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in San Antonio, TX. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021 and previously held roles at USAA Life Insurance Company, USAA Investment Services Company, and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large clientele primarily composed of 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 offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody, brokerage, and research resources.

Alexander Schwarz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at DVI Global, LLC from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Schwarz owns a 40-acre farm in Kansas. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a broad range of investment and brokerage services.

Dianna Parker is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2025. She previously spent 27 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. In addition to her advisory work, she owns a consulting firm that provides services to the financial services industry on building and maintaining fee-based financial planning practices. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of asset allocation tools and investment options to construct portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and preferences.

Grace An is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has prior experience in education, having worked at Texas Christian University and Mustang High School. 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.

Armando Echeveste is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to create personalized financial strategies that address their full financial picture, including building wealth, managing risk, planning for retirement, and establishing meaningful legacies. His areas of expertise include Divorce Transition Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. Armando holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He completed his high school education at John Paul Stevens. Armando communicates fluently in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys basketball, billiards, chess, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Emmanuel Machamire is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, H&R Block, and Papa Johns. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member, treasurer, and finance committee chairman for Laurel Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church in San Antonio. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Randle Ross is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Antonio, TX, holding a PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenures at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, as well as operating Randle R. Ross, P.C., a CPA firm, since 1983. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and a suite of affiliated providers.

John Brooks is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Brooks is a shareholder in BONT Management LLC, a company formed to manage office leasing properties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.