Logan Rodgers is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and Chartwells H.E. Division. Outside of finance, he has experience with Trevecca University’s 1901 Coffee and Trevecca Community Church. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios, due diligence on alternative investments, and centralized operational support.

Noah Roberts is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Cornerstone Advisory Group, and Ride Corporation, as well as time at Brigham Young University Idaho. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of Financial Advisors, offering one-time or ongoing planning engagements that cover a wide range of topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, business continuation, divorce, and special needs planning. The firm develops holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Carson Shoemaker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Coaches Insider and multiple positions at the University of Northern Colorado. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational structure.

Kelly Hardziej is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2020 and again since 2021, with a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020-2021. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Lisa Thomas is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and serves as a Senior Vice President. She has more than 34 years of experience in financial and wealth management advising individuals and families. Lisa joined Merrill's Austin office in 1991 after graduating from the University of Iowa. She offers a variety of services including retirement planning, investment management, domestic partner planning, wealth transfer, asset preservation, and education planning. Lisa employs a highly tailored process in working with clients by obtaining detailed information to understand their financial positions, establishing goals and objectives, recommending strategies, and regularly reviewing progress. Her primary focus is on creating wealth opportunities and making meaningful differences in her clients' lives. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of her professional role, Lisa volunteers at the Austin Waldorf School where her two sons attend. Her commitment to community involvement complements her professional work in wealth management.

Mark Spirk is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James & Associates and has previously been with Cuso Financial Services, Lp and University Federal Credit Union. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Jacob Luce is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Austin, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2024, with prior experience at West Texas National Bank and Texas Tech University. Outside of finance, he has worked at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing research and model portfolios to support diversified and alternative investment strategies.

Jeremiah Taylor is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2018 and 2021, respectively, and has prior experience with BG Multifamily, the University of San Marcos, Amazon Fulfillment Center, and Texas State University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Dalton Darrow is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2016 to 2023. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is known for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Rey Garza is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Charitable Gift Planners of Austin. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide customized, non-discretionary recommendation reports, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Joseph Croshaw is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2017, he was associated with Croshaw Group LLC from 2013 to 2017. Outside of advising, he is involved in life, health, and property & casualty insurance sales as a licensed agent. 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 provides financial planning through ongoing, collaborative relationships using firm-approved software and offers asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars.

Melissa Moreno is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and partner of Jetta Realty LLC, a company established to receive Airbnb rental income. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Prachi Singh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Westford Tax & Financial Group, as well as periods as a homemaker. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manages oversight through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Rawley Farrell is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Round Rock, TX, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Farrell worked in education with the Round Rock Independent School District and the Temple Independent School District. 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 and offers a broad range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Sunita Sumair is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 8 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various Charles Schwab entities since 2017. Prior to joining Schwab, she was employed by the YMCA of Greater Houston. 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 models and offers a centralized operational structure supporting a large client base.

George Soulayrac is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Favorite Health Care Staffing and Thrivent Financial. Soulayrac was also involved with an online venture, Businex, LLC, which was never operational. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Owen Bybee IV is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently started his advisory career. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his background includes roles at Amarillo National Bank and BOC Bank, as well as experience during his studies at The University of Texas at Austin. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and diverse asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Matthew Meyers Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent six years with VOYA Financial Advisors. He has also been affiliated with Crossroads Financial Services since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

James Austin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Austin owns a retail and online store business based in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including comprehensive financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools alongside guidance from its Global Investment Committee.

Julie Almendral is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for seven years. Almendral has also been involved with the Texas Democrats and has experience as a self-employed consultant. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.