Edith Karnes is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Austin, TX. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Absolute Strategies Angel Fire, a vacation home rental business in Angel Fire, NM, managed by her husband. 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Brissa Mejia is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors based in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Mejia held roles at Fizz, Vista Equity Partners, and C.R. Wannanaker Law PLLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match them with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Charles Larkam II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Christian Life Church and volunteers on the board of the SCS Residential Property Owners' Association. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Rebecca Harbek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Round Rock, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing six years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1995. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dranoel Ross is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Charles Schwab, he worked at Realtor.com and Capstone Management. 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 services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and emphasizes strategic asset allocation with periodic reviews.

Jared Barnes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and the San Diego Gulls Hockey Club. Barnes is also involved with Your My Boy Blue LLC as an associate financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Denver Horn is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and 49 Financial. He also has a background that includes experience in education and hospitality. 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 various institutional investors.

Jacob Denton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2021 and has prior experience in various roles in retail and the food service industry. Denton is based in Austin, Texas. 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 offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Rene Corbett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 15 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and proprietary modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

James Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Before entering the financial sector, he spent 21 years with Campus Crusade for Christ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Luis Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co for six years, along with roles at AdvisorAssist, LLC and the Texas Department of Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Corpus Christi, TX. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research, multiple portfolio management styles, and municipal advisory services.

Carlos Chinchilla is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2015, including a current role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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 related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated platform of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Shannon Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Austin, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Taylor has 18 years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Swbc Investment Services. Outside of advising, Taylor is also an author. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Austin Locklear is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting entrepreneurs and families with comprehensive financial strategies aimed at protecting, growing, and transferring their wealth. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement planning, small business strategies, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Austin holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a master's degree from the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. He is licensed as a Life Accident and Health Insurance Agent and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. Fluent in English and Spanish, Austin is committed to building strong relationships with his clients to help them address critical financial decisions. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Austin attended Trinity Christian Academy. He currently resides in West Austin with his spouse and three children and enjoys golf in his personal time.

David Ackel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 16 years at Next Financial Group, INC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates David Ackel Auctions, a business active since 1989. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary management options and utilizes various investment strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Mark Boriskin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at various firms including Bbva Wealth Solutions and Compass Bank. Outside the financial industry, he is an owner and partner of a BBQ company involved in competitive BBQ and producing sauces and rubs. 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 in its investment approach.

Miguel Zorrilla is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Southwestern University, where he is involved with the Fiscal Affairs, Student Affairs, and Investment Committees and currently chairs the Fiscal Affairs Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Jay Laflair is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his financial advisory work, he owns and operates a batting cage where he provides baseball lessons to children on weekends. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and utilizes structured discovery processes and firm‑approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alberto Padilla Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2022 and previously held positions at Lincoln Heritage Insurance Company and Genmark Diagnostics. Outside of his advisory role, he created and managed TikTok video content. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Otto Gindler is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Cetera and concurrently works as a Senior Tax Accountant at Gindler, Chappell, Morrison & Company. He also serves as Treasurer and Executive Committee Member for the nonprofit Austin Sunshine Camps. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and diverse investment solutions.