Kelly Welker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 63 credential and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Sagepoint Financial, along with extensive experience as an independent insurance sales agent. Welker is associated with Renaissance Wealth Management Group of Texas LLC, a DBA for his LPL business. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives.

Alfredo Castillo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, AT&T, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Charter Communications, T-Mobile USA, and KCI Wireless. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advice delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and also has a longstanding association with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering a range of managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, leveraging its integration with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.

Brian Neyland is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2018 and previously spent 10 years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of a commercial construction company and involved in business ventures related to group health insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, with access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Ty Hodges is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2023. He previously worked at SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation from 2014 to 2023, and at Ameriprise from 2006 to 2014. Hodges also operates Hodges Wealth, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing multiple investment strategies and supports its advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

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 with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding the Series 66 designation and possessing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and Sigma Planning Corporation before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he has been a volleyball coach with the Alamo Volleyball Association since 2011. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and retirement advice, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of advisors.

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 at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Waddell & Reed, Inc., various insurance carriers, and ran The Lighthouse Team LLC. Her other business activities include managing a non-variable insurance entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

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.

Daniel Salazar is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Antonio, Texas, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of MTSA Property Group LLC, which focuses on real estate investments. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets services.

Andres Garza is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Security Service Federal Credit Union and Security Service Investment Group, as well as experience outside finance at companies such as Uber and Titan Factory Direct. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services for a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools for non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance services through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Alec Hrynyshyn is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2020 and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to his advisory role, he was affiliated with the University of Colorado-Boulder from 2013 to 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management services to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Betty Vargas is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at firms including Waddell & Reed and Financial Wellness Solutions. In addition to her advisory work, she is a partner in a tax preparation and planning business, Financial Wellness Solutions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

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.

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.

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.

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.