Diego Moreno is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and BBVA. Outside of advising, he is involved in billing services at Friendly Care Primary Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a broad client base that includes individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines research and analytics with a diversified investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Stephen Ulsh is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Chief Financial Officer for Aslan Federal, a government contracting services firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households and organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Oconnell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following prior experience at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Anthony Lapia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo since 2009, including time at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Shehzad Khan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations.

Adam Behr is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Mutual of Omaha Bank, and has experience in non-financial sectors including a role at Grane Whiskey Dispensary. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Susana Ruiz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following seven years at UBS Financial Services. She is based in Houston, TX. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jordan Hood is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at ABC Supply Co. Inc for four years and attended Texas A&M University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Nicole Rizzo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Edward Jones Investments, along with experience outside the financial industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Cynthia Bergel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following 12 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in making and selling handmade silver jewelry, masks, and custom tags, and runs a home-based embroidery design 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a large network of advisors utilizing strategic, tactical, and customized investment strategies.

Jeremy Torres is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver and consultant for companies including DoorDash, Uber, and Walmart Spark. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

William Eidbo is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, with one year of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and previously was employed at Invesco Ltd. Eidbo attended the University of Texas from 2021 to 2025. 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, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Melinda Dupler Whitmire is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2012. Whitmire joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brian Strawn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in League City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages DGW Worldwide, LLC, an investment-related business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering structured, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Babak Seyedain is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is based in Houston, TX. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources.

Ginger Hardy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms, including FSC Securities Corporation and THE Legacy One Group. Hardy also serves as Chief Operating Officer of Singletrack Financial LLC, where she oversees office operations and supports advisor services. OSAIC serves a diverse mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and third-party services to support customized portfolio management for its clients.

Allan Klenke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and various Morgan Stanley entities since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Four Horsemen Ranch LLC, an agriculture business, and serves on the advisory board for the University of Kansas Business School, where he advises on the development of a new CFP program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

Jennifer Nix is a Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with The Leonard Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and their families to help them derive greater fulfillment from their wealth. Jennifer focuses intensively on each client, employing diligent listening, active collaboration, and a strong work ethic. She partners with her team to assist individuals and families in gaining greater confidence in the direction of their wealth. Jennifer's clientele extends over multiple generations, allowing her to serve three, four, and even five branches within a single family. She is committed to financial literacy and enjoys engaging with the rising generation to nurture habits and mindsets associated with long-term wealth. Jennifer began her financial services career in 2014 at Capital One and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2018. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™. Jennifer lives in Houston with her husband, son, and German Shepherd. She serves on the Foundation Board for Saint Agnes Academy and is active with the Junior League of Houston. In her personal time, Jennifer enjoys scuba diving and welcomes suggestions for travel destinations.

Tige Soderberg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner and managing member in several investment-related businesses, including a real estate investment firm and an agricultural nursery partnership. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers customized financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, with a planning process that incorporates structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Nicholas Copeland is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He began his advisory career in 2025 and has prior experience at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, he has held various roles in the hospitality and retail industries. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.